Shawnee Mission West High School - Saga Yearbook (Shawnee Mission, KS)

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Summer Squods Tolly Greof, Enlighfening Vicfories Supplying summertime diversification, the Shawnee Mission schools offered new courses such as computer programing and physical education in a summer session. American history, biology, driv- er's education, and American government present- ed rising challenges for those enrolled. The 322 summer scholars at West began each June and July at 7:45. Cold pop and refreshments revitalized parched students at each of their two morning breaks. At noon, students rushed home to pools, part-time jobs, and homework. Completing an eleven-month teaching schedule, a faculty of twelve Shawnee Nlission instructors aided West students in adding necessary credits to already crowded transcripts. The June-July ar- rangement provided a correlation with the normal first and second semester schedule. Although pu- pils attended classes both months for full-credit courses, those enrolled in half-credit courses came only one month. Summer Vikings employed the same textbooks and programs of study, with one exception-they accomplished a whole year of stu- dy in the short period of two months. tr .l W, . V Two summer scholars lock in a stunned stare, disbelieving the immensity of an American Government assignment. 22-ACADEMICS Squinting into glaring sunshine, Randy Stoffer abandons the cool halls of summer school for sweltering noon heat.

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A School Night Highlights Colendor Events Ol PTC Forming a bridge between school and communi- ty, the Shawnee Mission West Parent-Teacher Club transmitted district programs to Viking parents. Consisting of faculty members, parents, and ad- ministrators, the club sponsored six meetings throughout the year. On November 10, a panel of counselors answered questions relating to post-high school planning and informed adults of college re- quirements and vocational study. Mothers and fathers enjoyed evening melodies at two winter concerts and feasted upon savory delicacies provid- ed by PTC. Ninth-grade pupils looked at West on April 13, previewing academic and social activities for upcoming high school careers. Brief meetings held in grade homerooms orient- ed Back-To-School Night adults to ten-minute classroom schedules. Traveling through a maze of chambers and passageways, parents followed ab- breviated itinerary and re-entered the world of stu- dents. Strategically located throughout the build- ing, smiling guides led puzzled parents along schol- arly curriculum routes to near-by classrooms. Doubtful mothers question Coach Bainum's requirements for spotless gym suits as he relates its importance. Parent-Teacher Club Officers-Left to Right: Mr. and Mrs. Hans Prinds, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jung, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. l -X it I M. -. A -t,..,a..g53q,gg,s, Y 1:15 ll' li .sgm,,,4..l Il A.E. Witwer, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leonard, Mrs. Joseph Cates, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Johnson. ACADEMICS-21

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Special Programs Spotlight Scholars Performances Maintaining courses in academic and vocational training, home-and hospital-bound Vikings con- tinued their education under the guidance of homebound instructors. Short and long term ab- sentees benefited from weekly tutorial sessions which closely followed regular classroom routine. Four full-time teachers, plus a part-time crew of 50 distributed assignments to bedridden students and prepared them for reunions with everyday school- room activities. Traveling through new fields of responsibility, pupils in Special Education received scholastic in- struction and broadened their job skills. With the help of lVlrs. Suzanne Foster, students spent two curriculum hours each day applying experience and knowledge to business situations. After completing apprenticeships, workers sought employment. New texts for History and Government built the basic framework for citizenship duties, while English, math, and art rounded out study. Anticipating fu- ture opportunities, Vikings finished their voca- tional and academic circuits at West. ,X vi K 1? ' Discussing the current trends in men s fashions Jerry Smith and Mrs. Foster decide on proper attire for a job interview Special Services Staff-Seated: lVlrs. Jean Bartee, lVlrs. Vickie Nlooney, lVlrs. Kathryn Lilliston, and lVlrs. Ethel lVlcDoweII. Standing: lVlr. Dennis Butler and lVlrs. Lu Gar- Yeti.