Western High School - Friendship Yearbook (Parma, MI)

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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.

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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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counseling and special education lndivid ual Help Leads to Progress The Special Education Department has been used as a resource center for slower students in regular classrooms. This enables the students to work at their own pace, besides preparing them to function in society and be educated to their best ability. 1. Mrs. McKim smiles as the camera snaps her picture. 2. In his dim- ly lit room, Mr. Kish works on scheduling. 3. Pawing through the files, Mr. Ponch Gunsalus finally ends his search. 4. Mrs. Fowler assists Marty Lee in Speed Reading class. 5. Mr. Martin discusses the day's lesson with his class. 413