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

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-43 To coin Shakespeare's immortal phrase TO bC0r DOI IO be, this could be or could not be one of Classen's drama classes. As the picture shows, this could be comedyg however, to call this comedy would not be appreciated by these hard-working drama students. Perhaps this is one of their lighter moments. MR, JIM SALLEE BA, East Central State it is the Advanced Debate class. Perhaps Suzanne Nevertheless, the girl facing the camera and the back- room boys are more interested in getting into the picture. 2. Zlwhki .13 2 1 By the empty desks this could be recessg however, Dessauer is giving the answer to the 2564, O00 question.

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-Q 3 S 3 t 5 5341 -Hdi iicgias. BONNIE DESSAUER BA OU Department Head C75 E ig s gy fag METS DI PLAY mtg? assist Our Speech Department is an example of the fine teaching staff and bright students that can be found at Classen High School. The debate, speech, and drama students have won many awards in the city and state. Classen's speech department is one to be proud of because of the two fine teachers we have in this department, Mrs. Dessauer and Mr. Sallee, Debate is Mrs. Dessauer's main subject and Mr, Salee's interests lie in drama. Both teachers instruct in speech classes. gigs SPE KI GTALE TS This is an example of a daily routine inthe debate class: Mrs. Dessauer explaining the errors in each student's speech. Although John Harris appears to be watching the birdie instead of listening to Mrs. Dessauer, he and the other debaters appreciate all the guidance and aid she gives them. Come on, statistics can't be that funny! 20 Wt,

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First hour students seem to be very busy showing off their artistic ability. Patti Winkler, Susie Jones, and Brian Radcliff are receiving constructive criticism. MISS ELOISE WEILAND Department Head BA, California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, California MRS, PAT MERCHANT BFA, ou 22 These art students are having fun making poodles COMET DEVELOP ARTISTIC ABILITY Perhaps one of the most thankless jobs is handled by Miss Weiland and Mrs. Merchant of the Art department. Whenever aposter is required it is usually made by the art students. Large displays that some proud art student has done are always seen in the show cases. , Other art classes offered are Commercial Art and Fashion Design.