Three Rivers High School - Reflector Yearbook (Three Rivers, MI)

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LORETTA MAGNER A.B., Eostern Michigan Univer- sity M.A., University of Michigan Latin I, II, III, IV Yearbook Advisor - . . v n. LUCIA NEISINGH A.B., Calvin College Spanish I, II French I, II, III, IV [ Advisor of French Spanish Clubs X t - -fVi While participating in Hughey, candidate for win a victory for T.R. relay race on Latin Day in Dowagiac, Jack )eror, dressed in a purple toga, is determined to Foreign Languages Offer Understanding of Nations PATRICIA CLEMENTZ A.B., V estern Michigan Univer- sity French 8 Elementary French Cheerleaders French Club Mike Dunn spends his study hall period French magazine. There is an indispensible need to learn foreign history, culture, and art. One of the best means of understanding another people is through their language. As communications and trade bring us closer to other nations, friendly relation- ships must exist. French, started in the elementary grades and continued through high school, provides an excellent opportunity for proficiency in that language. Another modern language, Span- ish, is taught. Students may choose to take Latin, the language of a people whose language and culture have greatly influenced ours. Ruth Chapman, Bill Thompson, and Gary Reish display Spanish posters, which v ere made by the second year Spanish students. oding

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PHYLLIS AGOSTI A.B., Western Michigan Univer- sity U.S. History LOUIS STRAUBEL A.B., Michigan State University M.A., Western Michigan Univer- sity Economics Government Audio-Visual Director GRETCHEN STUCKEY A.B., Hillsdale College Economics, Government English II Tri Hi-Y (N ROY ELDON HOUSTON B.S., Western Michigan Univer sity World History Ass ' t Football Coach Wrestling Coach Pondering over the events of the Civil War, Denny Comar studies his maps. Learning History Gives Foresight of World Affairs Rick KaufFman explains the difFerent types of money to Mrs. Stuckey ' s economics class. Reliving the Civil War becomes a memorable experience for the students in Mrs. Agosti ' s or Mr. Reynolds ' U.S. History classes. Projects related to the distant past reveal to the world history students the progress of man over the centuries. From the consideration of the past, students in economics and government classes learn of the prob- lems of today. By learning how the economy and government operate, students are encouraged to become better citizens. ROBERT L. THOMPSON B.S., M.A., Western Michigan University U.S. History 8 Math 8 Baseball Coach Reserve Football Coach Reserve Basketball Coach Varsity Club Sponsor

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MARY B. ANDERSON B.S., M.A., Western Michigo University Retoil Merchandising Office Practice Typewriting II Coordinator Senior Class Advisor Commercial Dept. Head GERALD ROYS B.S., Western Michigan Univer- sity Ferris Insittute, Life Certificate Bookkeeping Typewriting Internal Accounting NANCY MAARTENS B.S., Western Michigan Univer- sity OflTice Practice Stenography Typev riting II GLEN DALLARIVA B.S., Western Michigan Univer- sity Typewriting I General Math Freshman Football Commercial Students Plan Ahead for Employment Preparation for future work is the main goal of the Commerical Department. This department acts as a stepping stone to a business career. Offered are courses In typing, shorthand, office practice, commercial math, and bookkeeping. Employment is often obtained by commercial students in accordance with their interest and ability. The co-op program has been established this year for on-the-job training. MERRL G. BAYLOR A.B., Ashland College, Ashland, Ohio Commerical Moth Shop Math Student Senate Advisor Linda Meckling and Doug Swinehart realize that they ' ll have to practice to keep typing from getting them down. -TnYP NE GETTING YOUDOJN? OOOh, are you sure these have to balance? I ' m a nickel short! exclaims frustrated Chianne Bixler to Judie Switlik and Leslie Hughes.