Benton High School - Wahwahlanawah Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

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« jtuaeniA experience Yjeiv yQctiviti eA The P.E. classes got to experience some new activities this year. In the fall while the weather was suitable the students participated in a ten minute run-walk everyday. The coaches began using the weightroom in daily classes as the weather became worse. Coach Turner also lead the girls in aerobics three days a week. When asked, many of the students said they liked the different activities alot, because they wanted something new. Fred I«ankford trie a jumpshot while hi opponent look on. 24 P.E. and Health

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Sharman Hill is amused with her math test. Mr. Larry Edwards' Algebra II class takes time out to read over their math assignment. Mr. Larry Edwards explains sines and cosines to his first hour Trigonometry class. For the past ten years, Mr. Larry Edwards has taught here at Benton. He teaches Senior Math, Algebra II, and Algebra I. When asked what his favorite class was, he replied, “The senior math class, because the class is smaller and I can work more with each student.” He also stated that the class was more challeng- ing and of a higher level. Mr. Edwards was born in St. Joseph. He attend- ed Hyde grade school, then Benton, where he graduated. After high school, he attended St. Joseph Junior College, NWMSU for two years. At UMKC he did some of his graduate work. He returned to NWMSU, did some more graduate work and received his master’s degree. Mr. Edwards enjoys golfing, hunting, and fishing. W’hen asked why he likes these hobbies, he said, “They are so different from the job that I have.” Mr. Edwards has always enjoyed school. His teachers influenced him by their well-defined teaching techniques which gave him a positive at- titude toward school. Mr. Edwards also stated, “I just like working with young people.” Math 23

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One of the many activities that physical education students enjoy is ping pong. P.E. and Health 25