Brentwood High School - Eagle Yearbook (Brentwood, MO)

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Building A Basis For Good Citizenship 2 Mrs. Hazel Brooks points out to her combination Miss Ruth Pulliam pauses while 9 class a route that might be taken in a -trip around her picture is taken as she removes a the world. history book to instruct her Missouri history class. Ninth grade students Gary Niere, Ruth Ann White, Alana., Heilig, and Carolyn York study their literature as- signment in Miss Pulliam's combination 9 class. Combination 9, required for all freshmen, is taught by Mrs. Brooks, Miss Pulliam, and Miss Wall. Through this course students gain knowledge in English, literature, and civics. Mrs. Brooks, sponsor of Junior High Stu- dent Council, also teaches English II. In this sophomore English class the highllight of the year comes when Shakespeare's famous story of Julius Caesar is studied. Missouri history, an elective course taught The globe is used constantly in the world problems classes. Here Miss Wall points to the area now being studied. i Y by Miss Pulliam, covers the history of Missouri from early times to the present day. Students discuss problems facing the world in a sophomore world problems class taught by Miss Wall. Sophomores study the historical background affecting problems of today. In Miss Wall's English III class, juniors broaden their knowledge by studying grammar and by reading and studying short stories, drama, and poetry.

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Histor And Literature Courses Aid In Miss Price, Ricky Ruegg, and Stephen Dorn read about the Spanish-American War in the eighth grade history text. Miss' Margaret McGrath, at left, teaches, as do the other combination 8 teachers, a morning and an afternoon class. Combination 8 includes social studies, English, and health. A study of American history centers on important problems and achievements met by people of this nation since the writing of the Constitution. The last frontier, the rapid industrialization of the nation, the immigrants who helped build America, World War I, and World War II are all vital topics. A special project of the year is a unit on Missouri. Students make notebooks on the history and industries of the state and study the state's Constitutions. Each week the pupils receive World Week, a magazine to supplement their discussions of current world events. w Miss Madeline Price shows a copy Mr. William Long pauses while record- of Panoramas, a reading test used in ing test scores of his eighth grade combina- her combination 8 class. tion students.

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Knowledge of English And Speaking Mr. Moore teaches three ,sopho- more and two senior English classes. i English III classes taught by Mr. Martin open the pages of Julius C110-W , Silas Mdfnefi and Chau' Great Expectations. Creative writ- cer are studied. Mr. Moore also spon- sors FTA. johannah jones, Madelaine Blakes, Karen McCrory, and Charf- lotte Buck are listening as a French expression is clarified while Ann Biggs, in foreground, works on an assignment. English is the key to success. Throughout life a person depends on a good English back- ground whether being introduced to someone or applying for a job. Literature broadens one's appreciation and respect for other nationalities and customs. ing gives each student the oppor- tunity to express himself. French I, English IV, and journalism are taught by Mrs. Dowling. She also sponsors French Club, Quill and Scroll, and the senior class. In the use of English, students strive for precision and accuracy of expression. Clarity and conciseness are essential.