Midwest City High School - Bomber Yearbook (Midwest City, OK)

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ACADE IC Mr. John Klentos pauses to discuss manuscripts with Dana Haynie. Mrs. Mildred Webb, Mrs. Bertha Looper and Mrs. Florence Jenkins People guiding people in the community-in the school leaders sharing their knowledge with others learning. The classroom is the -heart of the school-education is the main objective. The success of a school lies directly in the hands of the teachers and administrators. MCHS is blessed with a capable, understanding, caring faculty which inspires the student to study. Approximately 80 strong, instructors plan for each individual need within the scheme of class presenta- tion. Academic organization is sub-divided into co-ordinated departments, each with its own purpose in the over-all plan of liberal education. Languages, social studies, mathematics and science emphasize the core of 'book-learning.' As an integral part of the program, speech, drama, art and music develop the creative talents of students, homemaking, nursing and in- receive from Mayor Marion C. Reed awards for 25 years of service. dustrial arts provide outlets for vocational preferences, busi- ness courses prepare students for office occupations. Diligent study, experienced instructors, and available materials enable students to compete in a world of advancing technology and automation, where unlimited fields of knowl- edge and research open each year. Education helps produce a more efficient society-preparation produces results. To play an important role in life, one must not concentrate on personal interests alone but on various civic and national affairs as well. The academic program achieves the purpose of prepar- ing youth to assume responsible positions in the community- to become leaders of adults-perhaps to return to school to perpetuate the cycle of education.

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Miss Jo Ann Curlson directs select choir. Q L. J --vs, nf- Mr. John Harms explains how to use C1 bunsen burner to Eloine Percefull. K x wig .. i . 9' if il'-wif -i ' ' 'f' 33,314 rv-' Ji!-' i X Mrs. Yvette Bredbenner tutors home-bound stu- dent Lynn Nelson in English literature. Z. Mrs, Mudge Davis answers Lindo CuIdweII's ond Jim Thompson's ques- tions obout Junior English, l uv

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Dr, Vernon MCAIIi51er, Director Mr. Herschel Melton, Director of Special Services. of Personnel. Mr. Bill Austin, Director of Curriculum. Twenty-Flve Years Mr. Oscar V. Rose, Superintendent of Schools. of DGd1C ated Guldanoe, For 25 years, Midwest City has been recognized for its educational goals for local youth. Among the country's top school systems, Midwest City has high scholastic achievements and an efficient program. The School Board and administrators solve problems of curriculum, guidance, school policies, person- nel and finances to maintain a superior educational program of far-reaching endeavors. Coupling time-honored tradition with experienced out- look, Midwest City's administration felt a closeness to students and faculty. Led by founder, Mr. Oscar V. Rose, the administra- tion augmented MCHS's respected role in the community by encouraging and assisting students in their quest for insight and appreciation of their world-striving for comprehension of civic and social responsibility. Mr. Rose and Deputy Superin- tendent J. E. Sutton celebrated their twenty-fifth year of associa- tion with Midwest City, having founded the system in l943. Mr. J. E. Sutton, Deputy Superintendent of Schools l s