Brentwood High School - Eagle Yearbook (Brentwood, MO)

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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.

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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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Lorry Pla- genz, Linda Schaper and Janet Luecking, i read a short story in English Is Valuable For Future Success Mr. Richard Wuertz is in charge of speech activities at Brentwood High. Action , louder , and dim those lights , may be heard coming from the auditorium in early fall and late spring. The voice be- longs to Mr. Richard' Wuertz, in charge of the production of BHS plays. The Curious Savage and The Intruder were among the plays enacted this year. This is Mr. Wuertz's third year of teach- ing at BHS. He teaches public speaking, debate, fundamentals of speech, and drama- tics. Mr. Wuertz sponsors the Thespians and coaches the debate teams. For three' years, Mrs. Gladys E. Calder- wood has been teaching at BHS. She teaches eighth and ninth grade speech, and English II. Interest was aroused when English II students entered a contest sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. They were re- quired to write on the topic, Let's Fight Communism- Our No. 1 Enemy. Thespian ap- prentices Gwen Craw- ford, Sue Krech and Sharon Beck- er, paint let- ters on post- ers advertis- ing the fall play, Curious Savage. Colorful sce- nery plays an important part in any production. Here Nancy Brummett and Sue Herming- haus, mem- bers of the set construc- tion crew, paint a back- drop for the fall play. Mrs. Calderwood reads an amusing speech to the class.