Kimball County High School - Longhorn Yearbook (Kimball, NE)

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In Curriculum MISS WAGGONER explains to seniors some of the communication techniques which may aid them in world-of-work experiences. FRESHMEN ENGLISH students Jody Volkmer, Sheila Hen-shaw, and Ted Wilson have a lively discussion as Miss Waggoner listens. READING STUDENTS are working on their individual assignments as Mrs. Morehouse checks their progress.

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English Students Benefit From Variety Courses new to English students this year include reading, communications, general literature, and journalistic writing. Communications is offered for students who plan a vocational career. Students who feel a need for improving their reading have such a course available for them this year. Journalistic writing includes writing for both yearbook and newspaper. Teachers in the English department include Mrs. Hickman—English 12, general literature, and speech; Mr. Strasheim—English 10 and American literature; Miss Waggoner-communications and English 9; and Mrs. Morehouse-En-glish 9, reading, journalistic writing, and publications. SPEECH STUDENTS have many opportunities to practice various types of speeches which they may be called upon to make at sometime in their lives. James Buckles gives an extemporaneous speech on his pet peeve during speech class. 18 PREPARING FOR a unit of study on Shakespeare's works, Mr. Strasheim lectures to his class of sophomore English students concerning the life and achievements in the field of literature of this great writer. CHALK BOARD assignments reveal why these journalism students are busily engaged in various newspaper and yearbook projects.

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Elective Courses Motivate Students Spanish was added to the foreign language curriculum this year. French I and II are also offered. Mr. Ortiz instructs the language classes. Mastering the languages is the basic accomplishment of the classes, but other projects include viewing films, listening to tapes, and participating in individual class projects. The language classes combined to form a club where additional experiences in practicing with the languages could be experienced. Driver education is taught during the summer school and the second semester of the school year. MANY RULES of the Spanish language have to be mastered early in the course. Mr. Ortiz instructs a beginning Spanish class. LANGUAGE CLUB held a taco party right after the group was organized. Mr. Ortiz is club sponsor. FRENCH STUDENTS watch as two girls display their knowledge of the subject from an assignment at the chalk board. STUDENTS RECEIVE much knowledge from Mr. Ortiz concerning their responsibility as drivers in second semester driver education. 20