Westminster Academy - Optime Yearbook (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

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1. Left to Right: Mr. Harold Manely: Science: University ot Minnesota, B.S. and M.A. Mr. Edward Hopkins: Science Department Chairman: George Peabody College for Teachers, B.S.: Florida Atlantic University. Mr. Gary Steenhoek: Science: Calvin College, B.A. Mrs. Dianne Garvin: Science: Florida Atlantic University, B.S. 2. Left to Right: Mr. Justo Escobar: Math: Florida Atlantic University, B.S. Mr. G. Thomas Fagley Jr. Math: Urinus College, B.S.: University of Delaware, M.Ed. Mrs. Loretta Boyett: Dir. of Instruction, Math Department Chairman: Central Florida Junior College, A.A.: Stetson University, B.A.: Florida Atlantic University, M.Ed. Mr. Mike Zazvrskey: Math: Cedarville College, l3.S. 3. This is the official Big Z league ball. 4. Mr. Escobar when is the last time you went on a diet? 5. Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Mrs. Judy Zazvrskey: Physical Education: Cedarville College, B.A. Mrs. Carolyn Steenhoek: Physical Education: Ursinus College, B.S. Mr. LeRoy Schwab: Physical Education: Broward Community College, A.S.: Florida Atlantic University, B.S., M.Ed. Mr. Kenneth J. Key: Physical Education Department Chairman: Calvin College, A.B.: Western Michigan University, M.A. Mr. Joseph Austin: Physical Education: University of New Hampshire, B.S. 6. Mrs. Carolyn Vanderslice: Music Department Chairman: Old Dominion University, B.S. Mr. Tim Kunselman: Music: Florida State University, B.M.E. Mrs. Ginger Loomis: Music: Covenant College, B.M.E. gtctfti an I -A L I8 A . lllil-r y i 44 221 Y UI U-LG 3.

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The English courses taught the student grammar and how to apply it to his writing. Different types of literature were studied. Some works that were studied were acted out as plays. Creative writing was offered as an elective. Working on the Pawprint and the Optime allowed the student to use his literary skills. Interested students had a choice between three foreign languages, French Spanish and Latin. French and Spanish can be taken for four years while Latin is only offered two years. These courses provided a basic understanding of the skills in writing, reading, and speaking the language. The student also acquired an understanding of the foreign country's history, culture and way of life. There was an abundant number of varied courses offered by the Social Studies Department. Some courses taught geography and how people live in other countries. There were courses that dealt with our history and our present day problems. Psychology and Sociology were also offered. ln Bible the student studied and learned about various Old and New Testament books. These books took on a deeper meaning as the student related them to his life. There were also personal growth courses which catered to the questions and problems in a student's life. Biblical solutions were sought for these problems. Electives in Evangelism, parenthood and family life completed a well-rounded program. i 1 7

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