Katella High School - Legend Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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S 1 xes Achieved By First English Dept FRED B MYERS Dramatic Literature, Poetry. Department Chairman ROBERT N CORFMAN Mythology. Folklore Composition MISS LOIS J. THOMPSON Journalism, Yearbook Composition I VERNON D JONES American Literature, Poetry gary d. McCarthy Composition II, American Literature MRS. JUNE U. MORRIS Short Storv I. II Teachers confered with department head Fred Myers to discuss the new English program initiated at Katella High School. Principal McNamara listened attentively to new schedule offerings for stu- dents. In this ungraded approach, students were permitted more freedom, flexibility in their program by choice. DAVID M PRICE Speech, English Drama Katella ' s first English Dept. proved to be very successful with their new, different pro- gram. One semester courses were taught which gave students a variety and welcomed change in their schedules. Different courses were offered: Composition I II, Dramatic Literature, American Literature, Poetry, Mythology and Short Story. Students ' needs were the primary basis of the ungraded approach. Development of writing and speaking abilities were required of all. Those students showing improvement went on to programs of their choices. MRS. MARTHA L ZABEL Composition II American Literature 18

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Fine Arts Developed Self Expression .Art teacher, Mr. Ted Wade, instructed Art II on perspective Explaining quarter notes and triple notes. Dr. Casey held the interest of Girls ' Glee G. JAMES CASEY Band, Mixed chorus. A Cappella, Girls ' Glr MRS PI 1 VI. I. IS K WEYLAND ! [omemaking Education F.H.A. Sponsor In till ' tlin.ll .11 i ruled li r economics room, Mrs. Phyllis Weyland lectured nn modern home ri iimimii 5. Under the direction of Mr. Ted Wade, art principles such as color, design and form were carefully stressed. The different courses of- fered were Art I and Art II and Ceramics I and II. Through the assistance of Mrs. Phyllis Weyland, constructive homemaking courses were taught. In classes Homemaking 1, 2 and 3 students learned new techniques in clothing, home management, food, nutrition and child care. Girls often enjoyed the gourmet touch in homemaking classes and the en- joyable sewing arts of knitting. With Dr. James Casey instruct- ing the music department, musical- ly inclined students found a will rounded program. 17

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Speakers Forum Enriched Social Stud MICHAEL C. MIKULICS U.S. History Department Chairman RICHARD HLISTER U.S. History GLENN E. BAYLISS U.S. History Student Activities Realizing civic responsibilities as future citizens, students partici- pated in debates, class projects, oral reports and discussions in social studies. Selected individuals of history classes came to share knowledge in the newly organized speaker ' s forum. Field trips to local educa- tional enrichments showed the practical responsibilities to adults of tomorrow. Under the department head Mr. Michael Mikulics the social studies group planned course outlines, ob- jectives and aims. Mr. Johnson visited history cl students with musie of past age unique graphaphone to acquaint Business Classes Developed Skills Miss MARILYN R( ISSIM Typing I. 1 1 - A Shorthand Business Mai Kin: s FBI, A Sponsor Business Education dept. this year at Katella offered several in- teresting courses. Typing courses, including Typing I, II C and IIA. For interested students shorthand was taught. Valuable practical experiences were gained from the above classes as valuable job-training techniques were taught in Bookkeeping and Business Machines. ARNOLD B. E Bookk: I ypin I Hi: FBI S 19