Classen High School - Orbit Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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MR. GERALD KIDD MRS. MARIAN PHILLIPS MISS IRIS BAUGHMAN SPEECH Daily announcements and programs over Classen's Central Sound System, participation in the weekly Youth Speaks and other radio programs, school plays, and competi- tion afford practical application of speech courses in basic communications, diction, public speaking, debate, interpretation, acting and production and radio. Classen speech students have brought home many national trophies and the debate teams have an unequaled record in the nation. MRS. ELAINE TUCKER MRS. MARIE SWANN JOUR ALISM The publications of the journalism department havecon- sistently taken top honors in state and national compe- tition including first class newspaper ratings, and All- American yearbook recognition. The Classen Life, a bi-weekly publication, affords valuable experience to students interested in newspaper work. Both our annual, the Orbit,and The Classen Life are under the supervision of Mrs. Marian Phillips. MRS. LYDA MARSHALL -13

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ENGLISH Essential in the drama of life were the courses in English which were the founda- tion for an appreciation of literature, and drama. Also, it was the basis for correct oral and written expressions in our chosen fields. The English department has by far the most important job to perform in teaching the youth of today to make a better world for themselves tomorrow, in further learning to understand not only their own neighbors but their neighbors from foreign lands. Special interests were developed in joumalism, Orbit, Creative writing, English History, Business English and reading courses. Q xx Classen boasts a high ranking on the English placement tests at the Uni- versity of Oklahoma, with eighty- five per cent making above average. MISS HELEN NORRIS MiSS HELEN MRS. MABEL CLARE KNIGHT 7-lend of Department MRS. HAZEL LIVINGSTON MRS' MARE PARK Mess DELLA LINK Miss LUCILLE TANDY -12-

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MATHEMATICS In spite of homework in math, known to most of us as a necessary evil, we recognize the value of these courses. A fundamental essential in a drama of life math proves. to be one of the most rewarding classes in highschool. We learn, also that it is used in everyday life out- side the classroom. While some of us take only required math, others take the elective courses and prepare for jobs that require the use of this exacting skill. MR. LEON BRUNER MISS MARY PRUVIT 7-lead of Department MRS. REBA CLARK -14.. i,i........? MRS. ESTELLE CUNNINCHAM ' MISS JULIA DENNY MISS