Altus Senior High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Altus, OK)

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FOREIGN LANGUAGES Languages gain importance for industry, government Study of language is more than merely prepar- ing for college admission in today's jet age. All students need facility in at least one additional language for travel, for job openings that may be at any portion of the globe. Altus schools offer immediate opportunities for advanced stu- dents. Some work as translators, others are lab- oratory aides, and assistants in the school's ex- tensive migrant education program working with those for whom Spanish is a first language. Bilingual students add valuable knowledge to language club meetings. MRS. DALE CULVER, M.Ed., attended OU and the University of Grenoble, France. She teaches Latin and French and sponsors these language clubs. MRS. D. M. EWING, M.A., attended UCLA, OU, and Interamerican University, Saltillo, Mexico. She teaches Spanish I, and is one of the Spanish Club sponsors. MRS. BOB ROOKER, M.A., attended OSU, OU, and the Interamerican University, Saltillo, Mexico. She teaches Spanish II and is the other Spanish Club sponsor. MODERN Spanish lab at AHS was chosen as the location for a summer workshop for teachers who teach migrant children. Mrs. Dolly Harrell conducted the workshop. Mary Jeanne Fancher and Marilyn Smith, student assistants operated film projectors and printed tests. Mrs. Bob Rooker and Mrs. D. M. Ewing were instructors.

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FINE ARTS Student talents find expression in art, band, vocal music Twelve years of instruction in music and art culminate with graduation from Altus High. Graduates who choose a major in these fields often secure scholarships while participating as university or college entertainers. Advanced art is in only its fourth year at AHS, but this year students assisted in pre- senting one of the largest art school exhibitions. Held in a downtown building, exhibition hours were each afternoon and evening during American Education Week. Thousands viewed the work. MR. KENNETH COX, M.A., was graduated from Oklahoma City University and North Texas State University. He teaches vocal music and is a nationally known specialist on the changing voice. MRS. MONICA KAY CRUM, B.S., in Ceramics attended Illinois State University at Nornai Illinois. She teaches Art I at AHS and art at Central Junior High. MR. JEFFERSON DOUGHTEN, M.T., attended West Texas State University and SWSC. He is head band director and teaches music theory and stageband. MR. LARRY A. HARRIS, B.M.E., attended West Texas State University and Southwestern State College. He is assistant band director at AHS. MRS. RICHARD MAFFRY, B.S., attended Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. She teaches Art I, Art II, and Art III. MR. DOIS L. PACE, B.M.E., attended Southwestern State College and West Texas State University. He is assistant band director at AHS. PAINTING in the display window of the art exhibition during American Education Week are Mrs. Monica Kay Crum and Mrs. Richard Maffry, art department head. 26

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HEALTH AND SAFETY New fitness, Driver Ed. rulings require expanded facilities MR. JERRY AYERS, M.A., attended Adams State College in Colorado, OSU, and SWSC. He teaches boys' P.E., democracy, sociology, and athletics MR. GARY COFFEY, M.T., attended Southwestern State College, Weatherford. He teaches Drivers Education and Typing I, and coaches girls' basketball. MRS. JOHN ELLIOTT, B.S. in physical education, attended Oklahoma State University. She teaches girls' physical education at AHS. Under a new federal law, no child old enough to have a driver's license can be refused the opportunity for drivers education. The president's physical fitness program started by President Kennedy is reflected in the stamina of students now in P.E. who began seri- ous physical fitness training as elementary stu- dents. Students in need of first aid do not find it necessary to leave school. They can be treated for minor ailments by the school nurse, Mrs. Walter McAnallen. NEW ADDITION to Health and Safety faculty, Mr. Gary Coffey, is girl's basketball coach and the assistant for boy's basketball. PHYSICAL Check-Ups are routine for school nurse, Mrs. Walter McAnallen. She tries out a new ear instrument on sophomore Steve Dungan. 28