Wichita Heights High School - Talon Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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92fDriver's Ed.-Phys. Ed. C1salfup.,,.a,,, I-ax iii if New Gym Opens, Offers Variety Among the most nervous Heights faculty members were the driveris ed instructors, Mr. Steve Elder, Mr. Jack Mahan and Mr. Fred Simmons. They shepherded hundreds of students through the mazes, signposts and obsta- cles of the driving course, teaching not only the rules of the road but defensive driving tactics as well. You learn to be a more defensive driver when you in- struct. I think it's a lot harder to in- struct than to drive! claimed Mr. Ma- han. The Heights Physical Education de- partment, headed by Dee Gard, offered a wide variety of activities, including volleyball, tennis, swimming, track and field, softball, archery, weight training and gymnastics. In addition, racquet- ball was offered for the first time. The new gym, which was open for full use during the year, allowed more flexi- bility for the gym classes and was used for anything from basketball to folk dancing. Also, the new gym provided a convenient place to work off some ener- gy after lunch. Enrollment in gym classes numbered approximately 800 and is expected to increase next year. All the coaches urged students to enroll both for fitness and enjoyment. f'-Jw'-...,,,

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Social Studies Sampling cheeses, learning the polka, making pinatas - all these activities and more occupied a part of the class time for French, German and Spanish students. The learning of foreign games and songs and the viewing of films helped to give foreign language classes an insight to the culture of other coun- tries and also provided a break from the 't'Z 91 fSocial Studies Foreign Language rn-1 Students Participate In Practicum usual grammar studies and oral drills. As expressed by Ms. Gail Burkett, French and German teacher, Learning a language doesn't always stress just the practical point of view. Various courses, covering a broad spectrum, provided social studies stu- dents with the opportunity to explore aspects of society and gain knowledge in dealing with them. For a three-week period, Sociology and Psychology stu- dents had the privilege of putting their knowledge to use. Instead of attending classes, they participated in a practi- cum for which they attended communi- ty centers and became involved in help- ing relationships.

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93fDriver's Ed-Phys Ed 5 E C l'l'1 75 us l'l'l G l. A vigorous game of volleyball commands the attention of gym students. 2. Brad Elliot, '78, and Darrel Rigsby, '79, await instructions from Mr. Jack Mahan to get their motorcycles underway. PHYSICAL EDUCA- TION AND DRIVER'S EDUCATION FAC- ULTY Top Row: Dee Gard, Steve Carmichael, Louis Valadez, Charles Doughty, Jean Drake. Second Row: Cheryl Neal, Shelley Pierce, Jack Mahan, Steven Elder, Fred Simmons. 3. An evasive action move is practiced by Steve Wentz, '78, 4. Mr. Scott Pearson, student teacher, learns to stand behind the arrows in archery class.