Grain Valley High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Grain Valley, MO)

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French students studiously engulf themselves in French papers, while Ms. Miller keeps a watchful ' eye on things flefti David Beebe hides behind the book case containing math material while making up a test for German class fbelow leftj. A la classe de francais Second semeter third hour French class proved to be an interesting alternative for those students looking for a new foreign language in which to participate Highlights of the semester were participating in a concert by a French!Canadian singer at Southwest High School in Kansas City, Missouri. Students in the class learned how to make crepes, on May 11, 1982, they traveled to Seville Square to eat lunch at i'The Magic Pan , a french restaurant that specializes in crepes. After- ward, a trip to a french bakery on the Plaza completed the field trip. The German class also learned the basics of the language they were studying first semester, first hour. Also taking a field trip to experience foreign food, the German I class, Mrs. Murry, and Mr. Burns went to K.C. on May eighth to the Berliner Bear restaurant. A foreign exchange student from Germany fhosted by Fort Osage High Schoolj was a special guest speaker of the class in mid-fall. FORElGN LANGUAGES!75

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Concentrating on M and M's rather than English, students in Mr. Wilson's novels class take time out fbelowj. Focusing in on his communications book, Paul Martin is surrounded by a corral of empty chairs frightj. Taking time out from Biology class, Andy Amor creates a comfortable atmosphere to enjoy reading a book fbelow leftl. ri' English Ain't Easy English classes this year took a new outlook into the curriculum. Sev- s enth and eighth graders attended required language arts classes. One 5 part of the class was the reading of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. E i High school classes that were required were grammar ffreshmenl and g composition fsophomoresj. , E English skills taught students the basic rules of the English language. Stu- dents in speech l learned how to research, organize, and present various types of speeches. Short stories, mythology, world literature, American short stories, and novels, taught by head English teacher, Mr. Ray Wilson, added to the English curriculum. Senior English taught those college-bound seniors the values of writing papers and a review of grammar. Looking up from the book she was reading, junior juli Power tries to maintain a comfort- able position sitting in Mr. Wilson's room lrightj. 74!ENGLlSH H55 405' wr ,- QNX V , t.,f:ff,zi'vfS5:,'+ ,. M' f 7

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Holl wood Next! From beginning to the end of the year, strange sounds were heard and weird acts were witnessed as students walked past room 503. For on the other side of the blue-painted door were teachers Ms. Debra Holman and students participating in such classes as forensics, drama, speech, and communication. Taught by Holman, communications classes learned the value of the word and learned how to apply it to themselves, another person, and a group of people. One of the projects assigned was creating a but- ton that would represent them individually. Drama classes were en- gulfed in Shakespeare projects, acting scenes, and working on the spring play. Fourth hour forensic students participated in various projects and tournaments during the year. Preparation for the annual fall speech festival were one of the first undertakings of the class. Held at Wind- sor High School, G.V.H.S. participants walked away with twenty-two excellent and superior certificates. At the P.T.A. carnival held in the high gymnasium, forensics students received second place on decora- tion of the booth. After ticket-counting was over, it was found that thirty-six dollars belonged to the organization as a result of their en- deavors. ' Eeyore's Christmas Present , presented December tenth for kinder- garten through third grades from Matthew's Elementary, was the next project. Those casted for parts began memorization of lines while oth- ers began building the set, organizing props and positions. Explaining to her first hour eighth grade speech class the projects they are working on, Ms. Holman misses the look that Tandy Reedy gives the photographer frightj. Waiting for their cue, actors and ac- tresses follow the spring play book, entitled The Woman At Dead Oaks tbelow leftj. Cast of the children's theater was: tfrontj Carla Peal-assistant director, Vernon Forbes-Baby Roog Russell Hinds- Eeyoreg Deanna Lynch-Piglet, Marianne Fry-friend-and-relationp Todd Smith-Owl, Lora Riffle-Kanga, Bill Patterson-Christopher Robin, Missy Koonce-Rabbit, Tim Mershon-Pooh ibelow rightj. 76! DRAMA AND FORENSlCS February twenty-seventh marked the spring speech clinic. As the awards were presented at Wellington High School, six groups, includ- ing the one-act cast of 'The Eden Echo , were displayed as receiving first through third medals. x'District , held on March 18 on the campus of C.M.S.U. in Warrensburg, saw entrants Vernon Forbes, Carla Peal, and jackie Fountain to finalists' seats. m,f s-- .,.. , T testl A ' . -Nc. '- vttfw, .5 - ...ami l