Brentwood High School - Eagle Yearbook (Brentwood, MO)

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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.

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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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Music Fills The Air At BH Miss Cora Mae Langenbacher Students study music in gen- Mr. Donald K. Ander teaches junior high vocal music eral music, and participate in son heads the instrumental and general music. vocal music in selected chorus music department at BHS and A cappella choir, all under Mr. Edward Behr's direction. Whether it's classical, popular, ragtirne, instrumental or choral, everyone likes music. Not only are BHS students provided an oppor- tunity to participate in all fields of music, but they are also given the chance to appreciate all types of music. In general music, students listen to and study the various types of music to gain a better understanding. BHS Concert, Dance, Cadet, and Pep bands, under the direction of Mr. Anderson, give stu- dents experience in instrumental music. Miss Langenbacher and Mr. Behr head the choral department. For years BHS has been hailed for the vocal concerts given by the choral groups. Students in A cappella choir relax at the end of a busy rehearsal for Christmas concert. Students pictured are: front Sue Shenk, Carolyn Becht, E1- rosina Mack, Sue Herminghaus, Connie Petterson, Sue Stroup. back Sandy Wil- liams, Paul Harper, jeff Thompson, john Paige, Nancy Karnes.