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mixes lectures with group activities to
apply what he
taught us in the lec-
ture," senior Holly
Wiblishouser
said.
Some stu-
dents, on the other
hand, hear the
word lectures and
think nap time.
There were other
routes teachers
could take.
"Doing
worksheets and
having class dis-
cussions is better
for learning," jun-
Trying to keep students' attention while ior Jon Morrel
lecturing in class is bu siness teacher said.
Gary Waldron. In business law,
lectures were important to help students Instead of
gain information they couldn ' t get from the traditional
the book. photo by Ryan Bensley stand in the front of
the class and talk lecture, some teachers
took a more creative route .
"Mr. Kassabaum utilizes technol-
David Blackman works
ogy to the fullest to teach in an interesting, on an in-class assignment
nontraditional way ," senior Brett Taylor in accounting class with
said . teacher Dall as Schnabel.
However, lectures were also a Time was sometimes
gi ven time to work on
good way to enhance notetaking skills. assignments in class and
And students said they would need to get to ask questions. photo
use to that in preparation for college by Ryan Bensley
"It is good that they are preparing
us with lectures now because otherwise I
would probably be lost next year in col-
lege," senior Erin Leahy said .
Whether students found lectures
entertaining or not, teachers not only found
them an essential contribution to class,
but also a good preparation for students'
futures.

BY Julie Gutschenritter