Washington High School - Memory Lane Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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Inquiries were high among the members of Academic Decathlon. Especially con- fused was senior Francis Findley as he goes over the competition material. ' I M Relaxation and amusement are just a few of the ways that senior Melody Callander breaks the tension before a Quiz Bowl match. The 1988-89 Spell Bowl Team: Front Row: Tracy Landuit, Karen Page, Kim- berly Morris, Marci Horvath, Dawn Miko; Back Row: Mark Andrzejewski, Lance Kuetko, Ryan Trzaskowski, Mr. John Killeen, Letari Thompson, Richard Bogucki. ■ :, ;%, ,: Quiz Bowl Academic Decathlon Spell Bowl 23

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Competition ., Builds Future Skills The preparation for the one- day Academic Decathlon com- petition started early in the school year. One morning each week, the members got together to listen to guest speakers about various subjects. After all the practice came the real competi- tion day, January 14, at North- ridge High School. The nine WHS members took part in 10 different tests which included speeches, interviews, essays and written tests. Next, the whole team competed in a Super- quiz. Sponsor Mrs. Elizabeth Stitt commented, We were ex- cited about how well the team did and are looking forward to next year. Another team who had a one- day compeition was Spell Bowl. Practices consisted of taking practice tests and members were given a little dictionary of words to study. This was our third year and we ' ve always done pretty well, said sponsor Mr. John Killeen. All of the Spell Bowl ' s hard work paid off in their 2nd place finish in the sec- ond division. The Quiz Bowl team was per- haps the most competitive aca- demic team. This group prac- ticed every Monday, with matches every Wednesday for nine weeks straight. There is both a B-team and Varsity which competed against other area schools. Mr. John Killeen, also the sponsor for Quiz Bowl, com- mented, Although the three or four best players graduated last year, this years, team is holding its own. The 1988-89 Quiz Bowl Team: Front Row: Jeffery Eichstcdt, Mark Andrze- jewski, Erin Albert, Melody Callander, Lance Kvetko, Letari Thompson; Back Row: Francis Findley, Richard Horvath, Mark Albert, Mr. John Killeen, Ryan Trzaskowski, Richard Bogucki, George Brenner. The 1988-89 Academic Decathlon Team: Front Row: Mrs. Kathy Moriarity, Melody Callander. Tracy Landuit, Barb Flis; Back Row: Ryan Trzaskowski, Fran- cis Findley, Rahman Johnson, David Fink. 22 Competition Builds Future Skills

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Students Help The Community Community service was the goal behind three major clubs. Whether it was teaching a child, sharing joy, or lending a helping hand, students got out and sup- ported their concern for others with action all year long. Project TEACH is for all stu- dents interested in helping the education of others. It gave us a chance to teach, but also to learn from the students at the same time, said senior Jennifer Jenkins. As a senior, a student may begin teaching in any area school in which a student assis- tant is requested. Although National Honor So- ciety recognizes academically-in- clined students, it is also a ser- vice organization. At Christmas time, the members had the idea to visit children in the hospitals. Students gave the kids coloring books and crayons. In the spring, these students sponsored a blood drive and encouraged other students to give a little time and blood to those in need. It makes me feel good to know that when a student has a problem, I can help, remarked senior Peggy Butler of FAT. Friends Always There is an orga- nized group trained to look for potential victims of depression and suicide. The different mem- bers got together and presented a program about suicide aware- ness to all health classes. Ready to drop school and any social life, Trisha Flora comforts Aimee Zurawski during a FAT presentation. Depression and pressure have overcome Letari Thompson as he acts out one of the signs of suicide. (simulations only) 24 Students Help The Community