Derby High School - Panther Yearbook (Derby, KS)

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I Mr. Gerald Coffin helps Tracey Cole. soph. New material for new goals The Social Science Depart- ment had two new goals. The goals were. one. to update the materials being taught, and. secondly, to relate the events of our nation with the other na- tions of the world. Mr. Jack Larson, principal, saw the need and presented it to the Social Science Department. Mr. Jim Nuss, two year veteran depart- ment head, agreed with him and the initial program got un- der way about the end of Sep- tember. One way they tried to achieve the goals was to order new text books in that particu- lar area. Mr. Nuss remarked, The $5,000 book order that we received should help im- mensely.” Mr. Gary Crook teaches in a unique style. TEACHERS: Front Row: Mrs. Pat Born; Middle Row: Mr. Gary Poole and Mr. Larry Bernstorf: Back Row: Mr. Rod Spatz. Mr. Max Lighty. and Mr. Jim Nuss

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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.

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Classes go with seasons The year began with the arrival of two new teachers to the department. Mrs. Lynn Bunnell came over from Carlton Jr. High where she taught Health classes. Mr. Donel Taylor moved to Derby from Kansas City. The students enjoyed the good weather and were out every nice day to participate in such sports as swimming, archery, tennis, speedball, and flag football. When the weather turned cold they went inside for vol- leyball, basketball, and intra- mural activities. TEACHERS: Mr. Rodney Spatz. Mr. Del Heidebrecht. Mr. Donel Taylor.