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

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Art And Library Diversify Curriculum LIBRARY HELPERS are John Castagna, Patti Nelson, Carol Crow, Sue Dunn and Carol Jo Nagel. (Sue and Carol Jo not pictured) RANDY CLAY works on his art project as Sammie Van Vleet looks on with interest MISS BROWN is in charge of the library and media center Art and craft experience is offered in Mrs. Dietz's art classes. Drawing techniques, printmaking, design, sculpture, carving, construction and commercial art included in Art I as well as painting in watercolor, tempera, acrylic and oil. Art II offers craft experiences such as macrame, leather craft, sculpture, carving and decoupage. Advanced students do individual art projects. JANIE EATMON mixes paint before she can begin her art assignment. 4 New materials were added to the library this year. Filmstrips, cassette tapes and records are available for checkout by students and faculty. Other reference materials are a-vailable. The library has subscriptions to over 30 magazines. The various encyclopedias are useful to students making reports. In addition there are biographical, fictional and non-fictional books, and numerous other materials. MRS. DIETZ takes time to read an assignment from a student. ft LAVONA JOHNSON works on a needle craft as part of her art project. 19

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Physical Education Develops New Skills JANIE EATMON tries her skill at a match of Ping Pong during MISS CASWELL takes time out during her busy schedule to her P.E. class. talk with two of the cheerleaders she sponsors. 18 Physical education classes are taught by Miss Caswell, Mr. Staehr and Mr. Stimits. Buildingand maintaining a sound physical body, instilling sportsmanship, developing a competitive attitude and learning good health habits are some of the objectives of the curriculum. Students learn the fundamentals of many games including football, basketball, hockey and tennis. They also are instructed in gymnastics, tumbling and work out on the trampoline. Two years of physical education are a graduation requirement. MR. STAEHR demonstrates to his class the proper form in serving a volleyball. PING PONG tournaments are just a part of P.E. activities. Jan Reichert tries to out-maneuver her opponent.

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Skills For The World Of Work Business courses offer students a chance to learn skills that will benefit them in the world of work. Training in touch typewriting and identification of machine parts are included in Typing I. Typing II is designed to increase skills. Advanced typing emphasizes speed, accuracy and an extensive knowledge of office production essentials. The Gregg shorthand theory is offered to prospective secretaries. After fundamentals are mastered, students get much practice in taking and transcribing dictation. Office practice is an individualized class containing units for advanced preparation in shorthand and typewriting skills. Business bookkeeping and accounting procedures comprise the bookkeeping course. A study of law as it relates to the business affairs of man is included in business law. Considerable emphasis is given to case studies. Economic principles and business experiences related to adult life are studied in economics. Business training students work on units of alphabetic filing, duplication, simple payroll, record keeping as well as the operation of the printing and electronic printing calculators. Miss Golson and Mrs. Sutton are instructors in the business department. JEANINE NORBERG and Beth Johnson make use of the many machines available to complete office practice assign- ADVANCED TYPING students proofread and circle errors ments. on material before it is handed in for grading. MISS GOLSON stands by to assist typing students with any questions they may have concerning their new assignments. 20