Columbus High School - Discoverer Yearbook (Columbus, NE)

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CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: Mr Kevin Nolan reviewed major test questions with his class. Miss Roma Boettcher explained the fundamentals of composition to Kathy Bembry. During Flight class Mr. Ken Schreiber discussed the adventures of Lindbergh. Mr. Kurt Hild emphasized a major point to his class.

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English Department Adopted Program of Quarter Courses The English department threw off its cloak of tradition and donned new robes as the classes were redesigned into quarter courses. The new program allowed students to choose from a variety of English subjects which ran for nine weeks. A sophomore composition course was added as the only required class. Students were given the opportunity to select courses which they felt were relevant and to expand in certain areas of English which interested them. The program departed from the traditional English subjects and offered such classes as It Can't Happen Here and Operation Cloak and Dagger. Courses were offered in the various themes of literature such as sin and loneliness, the class system and general composition. English classes made use of educational television, the Nebraska Curriculum of English and the English resource center which was moved to A27 this year. The department also added three new teachers: Miss Roma Boettcher, Miss Lana Danielson and Mr. Kevin Nolan. CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER RIGHT: Miss Lana Danielson listened while Kevin Barton asked a question about his thesis. Mr. Larry Anderson used informal discussions in relating to his English class. During her class Miss Sandra Branting assisted students in registering for third quarter English classes. 22

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Speech Students Improved Skills of Communication Beginning and advanced speech classes strove to teach students the importance of being able to communicate well with others. The classes concentrated on the development of poise and confidence and enabled students to become better acquainted with the various types of speeches. Beginning classes taught fundamentals of preparing and delivering a good speech. Students learned the importance of posture, presentation and hand gestures. The class also worked on developing good introductions and conclusions. Speakers were evaluated by other class members to help with the delivery of their individual addresses. Advanced speech class was set up on an objective basis. Members worked for the grade they wanted by completing a certain number of objectives. The assessments included a variety of topics such as original public interpretation of dramatics, prose and poetry. CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: Sandy Koch used her culinary talents to illustrate the steps of a good speech. Mr. Bob Hardy reviewed requirements for an upcoming speech contest. In a speech contest Bob Meyer participated in the radio broadcasting event.