William Mitchell High School - Apogee Explo Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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11552 fi 5 ! . Students of American Government and Economics prepare assignments. Small groups have beer' the most vital feature of Mitchel1's modular scheduling. Because of the size of the class, from six to fifteen pupils, there was a greater con- tact between the student and his teacher. In the small group students listened to and evaluated the ideas of other students and teachers. Getting involved was the secret of the success of the small group. Small Groups Are Vital ln Modular Scheduling System Potential water safety instructors review their lifesaving skills in preparation for an upcoming test.

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Mr si 'FW e- is .i l 1 in l xii' Q E E . Frost demonstrates different styles in painting during a morning art class. X tv V, ,f---' J 'Z HA S' ,f i .1 Foreign language students listen to their respective tapes in the language lab. gr Mrs. Meyering's foods course brings out many new 5-n-5-N . --4 Late, Ethel Simmons shows concern while hurrying to and intricate recipes as these girls are discovering among

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V2 rf X Sponsor Norm Hetland and Friction staff members Thomas Haber Darrel Anderson Kuk Kennedy 'lury Bohn lake 1 mgment to ' 7 Mitchell s Students Pursue Fields of lntere 4 I asa l fe ir .ll 'Pr 'V i 1 I t Q? H I if , ti el Debbie McCloughan does her original imitation of the Thinker.' Mitchc-:ll's modular scheduling offered students much free time in which they could pursue fields of interest. Not being pressured by the usual seven-period day, stu- dents could work at a moderate pace and still increase their knowledge. Mitchell High School offered many facilities in which students could study various fields of interest. These facili- ties ranged from resource centers to open labs, to on-the- job training. Many students found that with a little effort they could soon be well on their way to exploring a new and interesting field of study.