Billings West High School - Westward Yearbook (Billings, MT)

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COUNSELORS: Mr. Toby Kangas, Mr. Roy Williams, Mr. Emile Perey, Miss Della Ve Carr, and Mrs. Betty Nesbit. 23 Theres a lot of paper work for the counselors. Just ask Miss Della Ve Carr!

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Students Gain Understanding and The Guidance Department of BWHS this year has grown from three counselors to five counselors to meet the demands of a larger student body. Mr. Toby Kangas, Mr. Emile Perey, Mrs. Betty Nesbit, Mr. Roy Williams, and Miss Della Ve Carr advise students on personal problems, schedufe changes, and their futures in general. Students find a wealth of information on the nation’s colleges and their entrance requirements in the senior counseling room. Seniors are aided by Mr. Williams and Miss Della Ve Carr in making proper college and voca- tional decisions, in evaluating their capabilities, and in finding financial assistance when needed. Mrs. Betty Nesbit helps juniors choose the courses and tests that will best assist them with their future plans. The sophomores are reminded that they must begin to ponder the idea of what they want for a future. Mr. Emile Perey and Mr. Toby Kangas have the responsibility of giving the sopho- mores the basic information about college require- ments and classes offered at BWHS that will help them to better prepare themselves. Mrs. Betty Nesbit explains the necessity of college entrance cx.v,r. to Linda Rupp. Discussing future plans with students like Darcy Cederholm is one of Mr. Roy Williams’ biggest jobs. This page sponsored by RIPP'S SHOE STORE 1212 Grand Avenue

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SOPHOMORE ENGLISH TEACHERS: ROW ONE: Mrs. Beverly Aldworth, Mrs. Joyce Shaffer, Mrs. Marjorie Buhl, and Mi. Lowe: Bushnell. ROW TWO: Mr. Floyd Roalkvam, Mrs. Hilda McCleave, and Miss Barbara Dillon. English Promotes Basic A year of sophomore English includes a study of grammar, vocab- ulary, literature, and writing techniques. The students read a variety of literature ranging from the classics Silas Marker and Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar to contemporary novels such as The Pearl and A Single Pebble. Some teachers find time to experiment with drama. The recita- tion of poems and public speaking add variety to the program. Junior English classes study a variety of American literature, includ- ing Huckleberry Finn, The Big Sky and To Kill A Mockingbird. Hon- ors classes study four major novels: Red Badge of Courage, Bridge of San Luis Rey, The Scarlet Letter, and Moby Dick. Also included in the year’s English program is the study of grammar, usage, punctuation, and composition. In preparation for college entrance examinations, students arc quizzed on vocabulary words each week. Junior English teachers assign special background reports and panels to supplement the material in the literature books. 24 A public speaking class learns aspects of correct posture from Mr. Eugene Cetrone.