Estes Park High School - Whispering Pine Yearbook (Estes Park, CO)

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Reaching beyond continued Levels of English taught in the upper hallway ranged from freshman fundamentals of English to the junior American cultures class to the senior college composition class. Juniors in American cultures met two periods a day, three days a week. They also attended four seminars; social reform, in search of the American dream, creative writing and Centennial. As part of the course, the juniors read the novel “Centennial” and then took a trip to eastern Colorado where they explored different areas described in the novel. The majority of seniors enrolled in both practical college skills and college composition, both semester courses. These courses included study in speed reading, preparing for ACT tests, job interviews and speeches. Students turned in one major paper each week during the second semester and they were required to write a 20 30 page research paper. Seniors also were required to take the American government class, taught by Charles Whiting. The class took a field trip to the state Capitol and took part in student government day, where the students replaced town officials for a day. These activities were sponsored by the Elks Club, the Lions Club, the Optimists Club and the American Legion, all of Estes Park. In the upstairs hallway, students had an array of social studies classes to choose from. Courses in history ranged from ancient civilizations to contemporary world history and United States history. With the wide range of classes offered upstairs, teachers included outside activities into their curricula to provide new methods of learning besides the usual textbook method. Peering through toilet paper. Jon Firnhaber (above far left) grins while nocturnally decorating the Spanish room. Lee Ann Wehr (above left) demonstrates Spanish customs to her students. Seniors in a college composition class (left) listen to a classmate’s speech. Academics — upper hall 27

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Catching a wink, Kirk Bana (top) snoozes on one of the library couches. Julie Wynkoop (above) gives her speech after completing a research paper on the same subject for college composition English. Offering help, Dave Martin (right) answers questions posed by his psychology students. 26 Academics — upper hall

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Working for Serendipity, the business department’s office simulation, Debbie Campbell (above) practices her accounting. Students in the human physiology class (right) learn about parts of the body by dissecting “Morticia,” the cat. 28 Academics — lower hall