Edison High School - Torch Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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The assembly planning committee, composed of Pam McKissick, Lynn Rylander, and Bill Millard, makes preparation for all school assemblies under the supervision of Miss Burket. Robert Blankenship Ruth Blaylock Richard Cox Laven Sowell Richard Winfrey V. Barbara Burket Dave Crowell S eec - . sc Speech education is a vital ele- SW., ment in a good background of com- 'fp Q munication. Speech 1 covers basic fun- damentals of speech, including discus- 2r Epli . of -ppps sion, phonetics, body expression, and liil an introduction to acting. Speech 2 is a iiii Egjfggff ,eff 5 3 . w, Va ,,V, ,f at 2 i-, -ff ' f fy S. more advanced course in discussion, , 715 ,Ya oratory, and debate. Speech 3 covers iw 'fix dramatics, stage techniques, and pro- duction. Stagecraft is concerned with control and preparation of the stage and its equipment, for construction of scenery for plays, assemblies, and other activities. f ' w as fav . .Z-725111 Q.. 'P-ww ' Sandra Luton fl f, -wi VS Music Musical education is by no means neglected at Edison, orchestras, glee clubs, bands, and the more advanced choruses all prove interesting as well as instructive. All advanced music groups participate in school assemblies, evening programs and concerts, P.T.A. and television programs, and tours of the elementary schools. Edison students have taken advantage of this education by taking part in the Tulsa Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and by Winning superior ratings in local and state music contests.

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Home Economics Edison homemaking enthusiasts are of- fered a variety of courses, including general homemaking, foods, and clothing. General homemaking is a one year course planned to give a balanced program in homemaking. It includes units on clothing, foods, housing, health, consumer buying, and management of time, money, and energy in the homemaking field. Homemaking students give teas, style shows, and luncheons to gain experience in their chosen field. Industrial rts Carl Ford Charles jo-hnson Wayne Nelson Harvey Parks james Tritt Billye Glover Willie B. Hamilton Mary jo Samuel Frances Smith Katherine Whitaker tr l msg Industrial arts, including Wood and metal working, electronics, drafting, auto mechanics, and power mechanics, develop skills in solving various problems. The finished product of many hours of Work proves a great satisfaction for these boys in auto mechanics. :..,.., ...Eg ,,,,,

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l Larry Alexander Bill Bardrick Neil Barker Catherine Earl George Fowler Laffy Lippard Joe McArthur Bill McPeters Glennis Miller Eveiyn Parish Charles Reves Donald Scott Bill Settle Man cannot understand or appreciate his civilization without studying its structure and its evolution. The Edison social studies department includes courses in American history, civics, gov- ernment and economics, Oklahoma history, world history, ancient and medieval history, and modern history. Challenged by these courses, many Edi- son students have received honors in the field of social studies at outstanding universities. Social Studies Time and space are the foundation for the study of history, Miss Parish indicates a part of the world to student Marilyn Sparks which will be included in her study of ancient history.