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PAGES-PI. AIN DEALER- KKIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1977 , , •I*. * * \ Learning Safe Driving ##• > $: > :•> A t :* ™ i *1 \ :S •» I 1 WHi I ' ; ̂ v-- V 5 „v> illltP r # # .And Making Education Fun STAFF PHOTOS BY WAYNE GAYLORD A"*" ft [1 1 > » H TT > > LT I j; • # I s n i % v.. McHenry ii I if tf Sj i § s uK:: (Factslrom McHenry Community high school) The summer driver education program is fust one of the many programs available to the students during summer school. A special feature of this program includes a simulated accident experience. Recently, students experienced two such activities designed to improve crash avoidance techniques. Each activity was designed to allow the student to handle, both physically and psychologically, situations much the same as those encountered in accident situations. As many as 105 students participated. The same type of program was held in June. According to Dave Mihevc, driver education instructor, it proved to be a very successful program. Students were enthusiastic, and the results very satisfying. Several other schools in the state conduct similar activities,, which were devised at Illinois State university. School law requires the public school district to provide the driver education course to each eligible resident of the district between the ages of 15 and 21 years, who request the course. Our summer driver education program includes three phases of instruction: behind-the-wheel instruction, simulation, and classroom instruction. As many as 240 students pursue the program during the summer. The number of traffic accidents and highway deaths is on the upswing, but McHenry high school is making a concerted effort to swing the pendulum the other way-- and to let the students have fun while learning. It's called a special driver education program, and was conducted ih the north parking lot of West campus recently. s \ The participating students experienced two crash avoidance techniques, which, hopefully, will enable tomorrow's drivers to be safer drivers. Cones were placed in various locations in the parking lot, with the drivers having to negotiate the course without striking a cone. Since hazardous driving situations are not planned, but often occur without warning, the drivers were not aware of the exact course until the decision to turn had to be made. As the driver approached a cone, an instructor would notify which way to turn, when to stop, when to slow, when to accelerate, etc.The driver was expected to respond immediately, without hesitation. An explanation of one of the courses is as follows: The student accelerates and approaches the cones. When the front bumper of the car reaches the first cone, the instructor will say "left" or "right". Hopefully, the student will then steer between the desired cones. Hand­ over-hand steering should not be used. The students also practiced proper backing procedures. The correct backing position is left hand at the Up of the wheel, and right elbow over the back of the seat. But even with the learning of proper backing procedures, proper turning, etc., one of the most important things is that the students were able to experience what it is like to have to take emergency action while driving. Sure, there were cones knocked over. But, there are "fender bender" accidents every day also. The important thing is to learn how to avoid the highway disasters that seem to be plaguing this community more and more. Kids' Carnivai it Help In Fight On Dystrophy % i? • :** s J> fc *: PQ Chicagoland children are joining in the fight against muscular dystrophy in record numbers according to Mayor Charlie Baffle, mayor of Old Chicago and honorary spokesman for Carnivals Against Muscular Dystrophy. Kids are helping fight this dreaded crippler of other kids by holding backyard carnivals to raise money for MDA. Free carnival kits are sent upon request to interested Tony Fick Tony Fick children in the Chicagoland area. Each kit contains a booklet that has many ideas for games that can be set up easily plus carnival tickets, booth decoration, official badges, news release forms, posters to hang to attract "customers" and information about some very special prizes that will be given away this year. Mayor Charlie Baffle ex­ plained that each child holding a carnival and sending the proceeds to the Muscular Dystrophy association will receive two free tickets to an Amusement park in Bolingbrook, 111., one free ticket to see the first place Chicago White Sox, a food coupon and other items. Hold Workshop For New School Program A one-day workshop, con­ ducted by Herb Hrebic and Bob To obtain a free Carnival Against Dystrophy kit children should write to Mayor Charlie Baffle at 332 S. Michigan avenue, Chicago, 60604. The mayor is waiting to add more children in the fight to cure muscular in the fight r dystrophy. LET S GET TOGETHER AND TALK ABOUT LOW-COST AUTO INSURANCE. Cream The word "cream" can trace its history back to the old French word, "creme" meaning skin, surface or base. That portion of milk, rich in milkfat that rises to the top if left to stand (gravity separation) or is separated from it by centrifugal force is cream Cahill, authors of the texts, "Stack the Deck", and "Cut the Deck", was held for the East Campus English department Thursday, July 28. The department intends to begin this school year with a new, structured freshman composition program based on the skills and techniques in­ corporated in those textbooks. "We didn't seem to have an organized approach to teaching composition. Maybe that's why this program appealed to us so "Tnuch," states Bev Aweve, East campus coordinator for the English-Speech department. 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Reinforcement of skills is just one need the new program fulfills. The workbooks provide a sequential study of writing skills, and it is this emphasis on structure and sequence that sold the program to East's teachers. According to teacher Maralyn Levens, "The program teaches the development skills of writing in a logical and organized man­ ner. It provides the teachers and students structured guidelines, while still allowing teachers the opportunity to use their own judgment on speed and intensity of approach." In addition, the new program provides unity in that teachers will be covering the same- material at approximately the same time, enabling discussions of problems and techniques. The composition program will also allow students to work at their own pace and to help others who, have difficulty mastering concepts. Each student will be provided a workbook, thus allowing him to take materials home and expand his writing assignments beyond the regular class period. Although the workbooks contain abundant exercises, teachers can insert materials for those who progress quickly or for those who need additional drill. Teachers who attended the workshop were Chris Allegretti, Bev Aweve, Jim Blum, Louise Chapman, Ruth Fenwick, Maralyn Levens, Ted Novak, Chuck Popp, Carol Tomas, Dave Van Natta and Mary Watrous. By working with the authors^ and each other, these staff members gained a unified understanding of the philosophy and techniques of this program and will be able to begin the school year with an organized ap­ proach to teaching com­ position. Herb Hrebic, one of the authors of the texts, "Stack the Deck" and "Cut the Deck", addresses one-day workshop for East campus English teachers. The department will begin this next school term with a new, structured freshman composition program based on skills and techniques set forth in the textbooks. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD LOCAL DRIVERS COMPETING 8 P.M. 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