Derby High School - Panther Yearbook (Derby, KS)

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■■■■■I Mr. Lonnie Pinkston and Mr. Bob Stoneking examine the offset printing press. Mr. Merle Mintz checks the cutting tool on the vertical mill. Toyota sparks interest The donation of a 1976 Toyota Corolla from Eddie's Toyota of Wichita helped spark interest in Mr. Kirke Veeder’s Power and Energy I and II classes. Almost every class was filled to capacity. The Building Trades Intro- duction and Vocational Build- ing Trades classes, under the instruction of Mr. Ken Coover, new to the Industrial Arts De- partment, built a six room house. Other than just building the house, the students were responsible for putting in the electrical and plumbing work. The class then auctioned off the house at the end of the year.

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Lack of space brings about a new room Change seemed to be the key word as the Home Eco- nomics Department gained a new room in A-Hall for sewing. Lack of space and crowded storage areas promoted the move from H-Hall. The depart- ment was proud of the new, modern, well-equipped and brightly-decorated room. Change was not only seen in the addition of a new room, but also in the arrival of Mrs. Kath- erine Reynolds, who taught Foods I and II, and Single Adult Living. Trends in Fashion, Child Care, and Co-ed Family Living were taught by Ms. Waneta El- liott. Mrs. Maurine Benson, de- partment head, instructed Clothing I and II, Household Equipment, Innovative Arts, Today’s Consumer, Vocational Home Economics I and Hous- ing and Home Furnishings. Jim Williams, sr.. and Todd Poulos. sr.. touch up a pie under the guidance of Mrs. Katherine Reyn- olds. Ms. Waneta Elliott discusses fashion trends with her class. Mrs. Maurine Benson. Rose Chailland. sr.. and Chris Shepherd, sr., enjoy sewing in the new room. Robert Orr, sr., Don Ash. sr.. Myrl James, sr., and Danny Cleaver, jr.. prepare dough for a pie crust.

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Teachers strive for student individuality Harmony was expressed in both the Music and Art Depart- ments as they worked in unison with the school. For example, the Art Department worked with the Drama Department to help with its productions, with the Pep Club to help with the spirit-building aspects of the school, and with the yearbook staff for the artwork in this book, in addition to many other projects. The artists also started a new club, the Art Association. A few artists went on to compete in the art contests at Indepen- dence and Pittsburg. Mr. Rich- ard Dolloff said that the exper- iences obtained from these contests were priceless. The instrumental music stu- dents performed at many con- certs and helped with the Dra- ma productions. The band pro- vided entertainment at Derby’s home football and basketball games and the homecoming festivities of Southwestern Col- lege. In addition, the band trav- eled to WSU where they re- ceived a ‘T’ rating. The vocal music students also performed various con- certs for cultural appreciation. The Philharmonic Choir went to district festival where sever- al choir members placed in the district choir. They performed at the Holiday Inn Plaza, on the Joyce Livingston Show, and competed in state competition along with all the music stu- dents at the Wichita Southeast High School in the spring. Mr. Ross Hearn directs a vocal music group. Mr. Gary Burrow and Mr. Glen Goering look over a music piece. Craft Art instructor. Mrs. Janice Carter and Expression Art instructor. Mr. Richard Dolloff discuss their projects.