Ypsilanti High School - Ypsi Dixit Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

Page 28 text:

YPSILANTI SEM New Techniques Improve Paper During the Stone Age man received news in the form of a stone tablet that con- tained no emotion or opin- ion, just the facts. After the development of the printing press the newspaper evolved into the media insti- tution it is today, a primary source Of public opinion. To be a part of this institution Ypsi developed the Sem. This year the Sem went into its fourth year of pro- duction after nearly a 10 year lapse in publication. Around 300 subscriptions were sold to students, teachers and parents who Front Row: Paul Timm, Row 2 Ed Birdyshaw, David Joseph, Kirk Peder- sen, Rob Kraft, Dan Shinn. Row 3: Lisa Wilbanks, Marcia Porter, Vickie Allen, Jenny Collins, Regina Farris, Jenny Brown. Row 4: Gina Comazzi, Do reen Dudley, Marisa Madrigal, Gigi Pappas. Editors Ed Birdyshaw, Rob Kraft, and Paul Timm plan the next issue in Mrs. Birdyshaw’s room, the “Mecca” of the Sem experience Sem members aren’t always busy putting together the school’s news- paper. Regina Farris and Vicki Allen take advantage of the year’s first snowfall to build a snowman 24 were eager to get the school news. The role of the adviser was taken over by Camille Palasek, who was Editor-in- Chief of the Sem in 1985. Editors Ed Birdyshaw and Rob Kraft attended Michi- gan State’s School of Jour- nalism over the summer. While there, they learned several new layout tech- niques including the double truck, a special layout that occurs when an article runs through the gutter of the page. Another addition to the Sem was the Editorial Board. All of the editors got togeth- er for a meeting led by Presi- dent Paul Timm. Each person gave his opinion and then Paul combined them into one editorial. Ms. Palasek commented on the progress of the pa- per: “I’ve watched the Sem grow over the past four years. I've seen all the hard- work and dedication each staff member has put into producing and improving it. This year’s Sem was a prod- uct of all this talent and ex- perience, and | believe it was the most outstanding Sem ever!”

Page 27 text:

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Working Together As One It took more than just an election to become part of The National Honor Society. A 3.0 grade point average and a history of community services were also required to remain a member of this elite group. Thirty-two high school se- niors made up this organiza- tion. All were involved in school activities. Each mem- ber contributed equally to all services. This year they did volunteer work at Mott Children’s Hospital, the VA Hospital, worked with the gifted and talented children at the elementary level, and Front Row Wendy Wilks, Doreen Dudley, Gina Comazzi, Susan Hooker, Lisa Wilbanks, Malissa Edmundson, Theresa Noble Rew 2 Marcie Skinner, Regina Farris, Bridget Jones, Susan Mashburn, Deborah Emerson, Kelly Nichols, Jennifer Holmes, Ann Hebert Row 3 Mike Kennedy, David Cielaszyk, Rob Kraft, Stacey Barker, Laura Wheeler, Acos Molnar, Kristen Zylstra, Gwen Church, Kim Rose Row 4 Oliver Pinsoneault, Sam Avery. Jeff Nylund, Scott Hause, Jason Eberle, Jim Warren, Theodora Aldea were ushers and program guides at activities. This year there were a few changes made to N.H.S. The addition of a new leader, Mrs. Kathy Matis, was one of them. According to her they were all a very interesting and dynamic group. ““N.H.S. is aservice organization. The students work to help others in the community, while striving to maintain their ac- ademic excellence.” Under the leadership of Mrs. Matis, N.H.S. worked hard and made 1986-87 a great year for themselves as well as others. Mrs. Matis and Scott Hause pian the agenda for the next meeting, while Regina Farris records the profits from the cookie sale. N.H.S. raises money for charity projects Kelly Nichols, Jeff Nylund, Stacey Barker, Wendy Wilks, and Susan Hooker took advantage of the Christmas festivities to go caroling at Towne Center and Kith Haven during Christmas vacation. Treasurer Andy Blodgett, Secre- tary Regina Farris, Vice-Pres. Brid- get Jones, and President Scott Hause kept members busy getting service points by arranging com- munity work CLUBS 23

Page 29 text:

A big part of being an editor is the responsibility of assigning articles Editorial Editor, Gina Comazzi, gives Marcia Porter a rundown of the arti- YPSI.$ SEM Editors in chief Ed Birdyshaw, Robert Kraft Editorial Editors Paul Timm, Gina Comazzi Feature Editors Jenny Collins, Dan Shinn, Lisa Wilbanks Society Editor Regina Farris Sports Editors Jeni Brown, Doreen Dudley, Kirk Pedersen Business Manager Advertising Manager Vicki Allen Sales Managers Gigi Pappas, Renee Taylor Photographers Julie Kassarjian, Sue Work, Paul White Cartoonists Kelly Davis Graphics David Joseph, Marisa Madrigal Typists Marcia Porter, Maurice Webb Meeting deadlines is a main priority for everyone on the staff, even the adviser. Camille Palasek displays her joy as she finishes typing the last article CLUBS 25