Kirkwood High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Kirkwood, MO)

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romofing mfuf SEM lcyottlitpiisni 5 Prclc' I tml Arts The creation ot originality, good taste, and useful skills is an important task accomplished by our practical arts courses. ln addition, individual student talents, discovered and emphasized, are developed to provide a necessary background for living in the social or- ganization ot today. Mrs. Cox, Miss Sheppard, and Mr. Walther, our teach' ers, strive, through intelligent planning, to build the well-balanced adult ot tomorrow. Students with a knowledge of these subjects are well prepared to meet the problems ot the tuture with confidence. Steady nc-w, dc:n't smear the ink. Watch your lingers, Kfyinwr. Page Nineteen

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1? 1 H ,,fr17jX1,M K ' 'Afxr ' Y gwva lliarne ir equals twicv 'he radius. fVlCIfhClTllIl1.CS lndividual thinking is developed in the ad- vanced math courses at Kirkwood High School since a knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigcnometry is of vital importance in the cre- ation of future professionals. Through the in- telligent study of the fundamental principles of mathematics Mr. Meyer, Mr. Miller, and Mr. Hunker hope to prepare the interested student Shi Th' fin w i s X l for future work in scientific, industrial, or pro- fessional careers. The mathematics courses en- courage clear-thinking and perseverance, two virtues which are very important in the devel- opment cf an outstanding personality. These exacting mathematics courses open the door to a vast new world of science and challenge the student to seek out the facts, learn the truth, and thus profit l-y the knowledge he has gained. lime lhirrlitwnri Buckland really knciws his tim.

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The future gridiron heroes of K. H. S. Where was Robin Hood? M odem Dance Modern Dancing is also included in the girls' physical education course. Aided by Mrs. Mclntyre, poise, carriage, and posture are im- provedg all ot which is significant in bettering one's personal appearance. Modern Dancing stimulates an ap- preciation in the student for the niu- sic and arts of our school and com- munity life. Page Twenty ndlairing J.1i..Aif..f iuing Physical Education The Physical Education Departments, under the direction of Miss Buhning and Mr. Lenich, advocate a healthy body and sportsmanlike attitude. They attempt to acquaint the students with wholesome and stimulating recreation which contributes to their present and future well-being. Through exercise and active par- ticipation in these courses the individual im- proves his health, poise, and co-ordination. One, two, three, stretch!