Buffalo High School - Bison Yearbook (Buffalo, MO)

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riNIEAIETS ACADEMICS The Fine Arts department at BHS in- cludes Music, Speech, Band and Art. The Art department is taught by Lon- nie Glor, Paula Phillips, and Treasure Smith. Art offers the beginning student a chance to learn basic art skills such as concepts of shape, texture, color, and space. The concept of man expressing himself through his art is as old as man himself. The Music department is headed by Miss Powers. This involves such classes as Music Theory, Mx. Chorus and Glee Club. Students involved in this depart- ment learn to express themselves through types of music. They also have opportunities to perform for the public. Band courses are under the direction of Bryan Elhard. Students learn basic skills in playing musical instruments. Band teaches one the importance of mu- sic by showing the various ideas and moods that are expressed by musical ar- rangements. The Speech and Drama department is coached by Terry West. These courses teach students the ability to present scenes from plays and interpret pieces of literature in front of an audience. They learn the basic skills of acting as well as public speaking. It teaches students the importance of knowing how to express oneself. At Left, vocal music instructor, Suzanne Powers and on the right Becky Larimer, conduct a session concerning fund raising and program planning for the 1982-83 school year. Bryan Elhard Band. Jr. High Band. Buffalo Suzanne Powers Mixed Chorus, Glee Club, Music Theory. Jr. High Lonnie Glor Art 1, Advanced Paula Phillips Treasure Smith Jr. High Ceram- Terry West Prin. of Acting, Speech De- Gals Chorus Art 8th Art ics bate 12

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Vice-President George Bush, came to Bolivar Sep- tember 28. 1982. to dedicate the Gene Taylor Center. The social studies classes attend cd. About 175 students went on the trip. Politics is a dis- tant reality to the average high school student, and the ability to see a figure head, such as the Vice-President gives them an insight in the mechanics of the political realm. Although history is an expression of past events it interacts with our lives to become an expression of the future. As Warren Kennedy stated, “Only by the study of the past can we understand what's going on in the world today”. The social studies teachers expressed their opinion on how their classes pre- pare students for their future. Dave Reynolds commented, “Social studies should prepare the student to participate intelligently in a democratic society.” Myra Glor attempts to help the stu- dent acquire philosophies of life that will always be useful. Don Wood stated that the study of contemporary issues will give us answers to questions such as, “What is happen- ing in the world today?”, “Who or what is causing it to happen?”, and “What does it mean to us?” Joyce Ray expressed that by studying the development of the American way of life and the beginning of a new nation, the students follow the struggle and vic- tories of all Americans. In general, the social studies teachers agreed that their classes are not only im- portant because they are a requirement for graduation but they are important to us to help us gain understanding in our modern world. Joyce Ray 8th — History, Eco- nomics Warren Kennedy 7th — Social Stud- ies, Fam. Peo. Min. Groups Myra Glor Soc. Psy., World Am. History II

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The area of Practical Arts is for those students who wish to express their views in the business and everyday working related areas. Practical Arts consists of Business, Home Economics, Industrial Arts, and Drivers Education. The business classes express to students the important roles that are played in the business world. The Home Economics classes provide students with basic knowledge essential to their futures as potential home-makers and consumers. Industrial Arts are for those students’ expressions of a very special talent that employs drafting, wood working, metal working, power mechanics, and electronics. These courses too, aid the increasing demand of “do-it-yourselfers”, in relation to presently high labor costs. Drivers Education is a favorite for those turning sixteen and wanting to acquire their drivers license. Expressions of practicality are found in most walks of life. Practical Arts encourage students to express themselves in the form of a career and gives them personal goals outside of a career. Carol Bully Bookkeeping. Ba- sic Bus. Joyce Smith Typing, Short- hand. Bus. Law, Adv. Bus. Ray Bolin Gen. Shop. Wood Work I, Electricity George Blowers Drafting. Met. Wk., Wood Wk., Shop, Power Mech., Varsity Lendol Condren Drivers Ed. Judy Kennedy Home Ec., Cons. Ed. Cont. Liv., Family Rel., Child Dev. 13