West High School - Westerner Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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1, CLARK, JOANNE B. B.S., Wyoming University GIESEKER, MARY E. B.S., Nebraska University KING, MARGARET S. B.S., M,S,, Kearney Stole Tcochcrs' College .1 'il . tw Riigcf 113 PAGE, VERNA M. AB., M.A., Colorodo State College Department Chairman it in Tom Taylor, a member of a cooking class for boys, mixes the bot- ter for a cake. Etiquette dild 00110111 St1'effet1' in H0111e C01Z011ZiCJ' Claire! Sewing and cooking are the classes which are offered in home economics at West. Clothing classes range from beginning to advanced. In these classes the girls are not only taught economics, but also creativity. For the senior girls, a special class is offered. This class is in preparation for marriage. The girls serve at area luncheons. which are held frequently throughout the year. Through knowledge and experience, the students soon apply budgeting and economizing to their own lives. The foods classes utilize the knowledge ol' proper diet, recipes, and table setting. Each student gains experience through daily practice. The final touches are added to o dinner, which is the product class. of a boy's cooking Inq 1 !,,, - J' .

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FLUCKEY, JAMES O. Department Chairman A.B., MA., Denver University N -tv -lu' arf' LAYTON, GEORGE D. B.S., M.A., Oklahoma State University Under the direction of Mr. Fluckey, the Concert Choir rehearses daily to pre pare for the Singing Christmas Tree. The orchestra spends many hours practicing for performances through- out the school year. ...r 'v.,. l Musik Offer! Vmfiet Music classes at West are enjoyable as well as educational to the student. These students have many opportunities to perform before the student body. Students interested in a musical instrument may choose from such classes as Beginning Band, Orches- tra, or Advanced Band. Those with vocal ability may select from courses such as Beginning Choir, Girls' Ensemble, or Mixed Chorus. Students who are selected for Concert Choir have the privilege of being on the Singing Christmas Tree. The Concert Choir for the first time in many years had the opportunity of singing when the Civic Center Christmas lights are presented. 21 ' r 4: '- H rr r' in-H' ' -A Ld ilu-r --

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,?'? . K3 . 3 i Eggs fi ti f X. S f COLEMAN, BENNlE F. DOUGHERTY, RUTH L. GARRAMONE, LOUIS R. A.B., Denver Univcrsity B.5., M.A., Colorado State AB., M.A., Colorado State M.A., Columbia University College College Aim if Hzlgh in layriccll Education lmref Physical fitness and coordination are two factors which are stressed in each of the gym classes. Team work and good sportsmanship are very importantg these enable the student to get the most out of the course. Girls learn the basic skills of such sports as ten- nis and volleyball. They are also taught speedball and basketball. Girls may participate in a recreation period after school if they are interested in extra phys- ical education. The purpose of this program is to pro- mote an interest in girl's athletics, and to learn group cooperation. Throughout the year tournaments are scheduled for various sports and games. The girls are always eager to play an exciting game. 4 n f rw W. li. 7 -' ' we F' V 1 ,Q . ' Q, ' 'S ' 'r' .. .vs Q l O c it!:,a4.1, my John Espinosa makes a iump shot, which accounts for two points. GIRTIN, JACKSON A.B., Denver University KRW 'ga 'ii will 1 4 , 25 4 . lf ,.'1'a,r Y- Football is o major sport in the boy's gym classes, as indicated by this picture of a typical class. RENNER, JOAN L. B.E., Washburn University Department Chairman JURICH, MlCHAEl. A.B., Denver University Department Chairman I- .1 ., , 1 i I f