Greenwood High School - Under the Greenwood Tree Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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CHARLES R. BAIRD sponsors tenth grade, Cub Standard, directs all speech work, and is supervisor of English. He received his BS from SMS and his MS from the University of Arkansas. These devoted speech students all, seem to be engrossed with their dramatic scene in a Reader's Theater. Marilyn Martin, Sheila Newton and Carolyn Knabb think the theaters add interest to speech class. Communication skills improved by speech, Seniors listen attentively to Mr. Baird as he reads one of his favorite poems for them in their English literature class. A panel is always helpful in learning more about famous authors as is discovered b so homore En lish students, Y P E 1 Nancy Ellis, Janie Rhea, and Sandy Hawkins. W I4

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victories of past To achieve a better understanding of the present and future, We must know the past. Teaching us of the past and of the workings of our government was the goal of all history instructors. Students were taught to avoid the mistakes of the past and to build upon its'vic- tories. An, understanding of the races of the World and a kinship with these peoples were gained. Students were privileged to have such a wide range of courses with well-qualified instructors. Seventh and eighth grade history, civics, World history, and American history were required while American problems was an elective for seniors. Greenwoodites prepared themselves to be- come better citizens and more able leaders for tomorrow. Remembering so many dates, names, and important events proves to be a challenge for seventh graders John Cloud, .lim Corbett, and Paul Meyer as they are tested over their latest history assignment. f . Studying the United States Constitution proves to be very worthwhile and interesting for freshmen, Susie Sieger, Steve Darby, and Randy Voight. The study helped students in un- derstanding the workings of their government. Taking time out from his administrative duties, Mr. Phillips commences to grade the tests from his seventh grade history class. Contrary to seventh grade belief, Mr. Phillips doesn't like grading tests any more than they like taking them. P 1 After an extended search for an interesting current event, Marilyn Williams and Connie Bargo's discovery is eagerly shared by Carolyn Knabb.

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Long vocabulary lists are challenging to seventh graders Mary Kay Hawkins and Sharon Savage. Gigi Taylor dictates as they check their knowledge. English, and Latin An understanding of the English language is essential for all successful Greenwood stu- dents. Through emphasis on grammar, written and oral composition, and literature, this knowl- edge was obtained. English was required in three junior high courses, including eighth grade Latin-English, and in two senior high classes. Senior English, speech, Latin I, and Caesar were electives. Reading skills on every grade level were devel- oped through a newly initiated reading labora- tory. Senior English presented advanced English literature. Public speaking, dramatics, and com- munication improvement were offered in speech. Latin, the basis of all languages, proved worth- while in the understanding and derivation of English words. Latin l is a fascinating course for freshmen Susie Frey and Ann Wilson, but, as they discovered, it does require work to complete reports on time. MILDRED BAKER RICE sponsors Latin club, seventh grade, and is su- pervisor of English and Latin. She re- ceived her BS from SMS. 3 2 . A 5 ' W 4 7452. a 'X ' ii? While straightening up the Latin classroom, Gloria Fitch and Glenda Mapes admire a picture of Old Rome and listen as Mrs. Rice tells them about the people who lived there. ,.,,...,-uv'