Worthington High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Worthington, OH)

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 . . One of the most popular courses at W.H.S. Political radicalism is a unique course at Worthington High School. Since its begin- ning. its popularity has increased to be- come one of the most popular classes offered The course, which once had a set limit to the number of students en- rolled. is now open to all those who want to take it. Over four hundred students are presently taking the class which has in- creased the teaching staff of the course from one teacher to three — Mr. Molnar (who originally taught it), Mr. Lane, and Ms. Charlton. Mr. Molnar began teaching political radicalism in 1975. As its name indicates, political radical- ism deals not with regular politics, but with radical politics and nonconformists. Stu- dents learn about the political groups of yesterday and today. Originally there was no textbook for the course, but around eight years ago, Mr. Molnar and his students collaborated on putting to- gether their own book, including all the ideas and themes they wanted to learn about. Another unique quqlity about the course is the manner in which it is present- ed. During the first quarter students learn the theories and ideas of political radical- ism. During the second quarter, various speakers from different organizations come to the classrooms to provide inter- esting insights into their views and the views of others. The students enjoy listen- ing to the beliefs of the different groups and having the opportunity to ask them questions about their organizations. There are speakers such as Lea Thomp- son from the Revolutionary Communist Youth Brigade and Myra Severance of the Eagle Forum. Said Ms. Charlton. It's really fun and interesting. It's an unusual course. By Beth Stottlemyer Top Left Ron Severance goofs off agon Top Middle The Phoenix staff learns the fine points of journalism Top Right Dan Shirk is glod that Walkmans are now allowed of WHS Middle Left Tracey Edwards has a night of studying ahead of her Middle Center Do all Spanish classes work this hard? Bottom Center Mr Haney starts yet an- other choir rehearsal Opposite Ian Rose experiments with chords 1? Openmg

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 S.S.A.P.P. creates health attitudes at W.H.S . So students can have a choice Many students' image of SSAPP is that mem- bers are a bunch of self-righteous freaks who preach about drugs and alcohol Nothing could be further from the truth. The Student Substance Abuse Prevention Program (SSAPP) is a program for students who have decided not to drink. It does not exist for its members to lecture other students, but rather, it exists so students can have a choice not to drink. The program consists of three phases Phase one is a weekend spent at Worthing- ton Presbyterian Church. During this weekend, the primary goal is to get to know oneself and to assess one's beliefs. Phase Two is also a weekend at the chuch designed to learn to support one another A ropes course is com- pleted the first day in pairs to give the con- cept of support a start. If a student decides to go on to Phase Three, he or she must sign a contract promising to stay drug and alcohol free throughout the duration of the program. Participants in Phase Three travel to schools and conferences to speak about chemical use and abuse and the SSAPP program. Most importantly. Phase Three is a support group for its members. This program has made a differ- ence By Kristy Coffman and Kathy Provanzana 14 Opening