Western High School - Friendship Yearbook (Parma, MI)

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P.E. Department Adds Co-Ed. Physical education classes were conducted in a somewhat different manner this year. Students were given a choice of regular classes held by John Dardzynski, or co-educational courses. The co-educational P.E. classes are proving most interesting. Under the direction of Miss Lake, Nlrs. Spotts, and lVlr. Houston, students became involved in activities such as gymnastics, self- defense, badminton, and golf. Track, softball, and volleyball still existed, but the new areas, were where students and teachers excelled. This new course exposed students to a variety of ac- tivities and provided a refreshing break for teach- ers to expand their skills into new fields. 41

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1. Demonstrating a judo flip can be quite im- pressive for the camera. 2. Mr. Darkzinski, prov- ing that he is still in shape, does push ups with Greg Merrill. 3. Taking a breath, Mr. Houston watches his class. 4. With a smile on her face, Miss Lake begins her fourth hour class. 5. Mrs. Spotts is running for body of the year. 6. Having P.E. at 8:00 in the morning is just too much for Sherri Uisaker. 40

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Counselors Guide Students Through High School Years Scheduling classes was not the only job of Western's counselors. They were there for the students, helping them decide on future plans for college or work, solving a problem, wheth- er small or big, and communicating with the student as an individual. Folloqing a new plan, students selected an academic counselor for the year. Problems other than scheduling, were taken to any oth- er counselor. With this new format, students made more use of the guidance services.