Grand Junction High School - Tiger Yearbook (Grand Junction, CO)

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Skippy gives serious thought to the tj mpany part in Over The Rain- hojr. Marian Jacoi .,:;. . :•:,;:■• , , ,, ;;,,- . j. a? ba :kgroitn4 jar the White Christmia-s assembly. Leaders In Arts Being musicaUj ' minded, Nitsi asserted, The music coming from the senior assembly is the mixed, boys, and girls choruses under the direction of Mrs. Thelma Brenton. Sometimes the band or orchestra, conducted by Marion Jacobs, accompanies them. Aided by the band sergeants and officers, Mr. Jacobs used the sunny days for training the hand in snappy marching for the competitive spring band tournament, offered Wit. Knoxsangly Nitsi repHed, Mr. Jacobs and Mrs. Brenton spent many extra hours training indi- vidual ensembles which have entertained for school and community events and participated in niimerous concerts. Both the orchestra and chorus performed over Mutual stations from coast to coast during the Christmas season. Art under the direction of Miss Ruth Higgins must be fascinating, marveled Nitsi, Along ■with painting and sketching, she leaches sculp- turing, clay modeling, and plastic car ' ing. Miss Higgins, who is the Junior Red Cross and bulle- tin board sponsor and secretary-treasurer of the Grand Junction Community Education As- sociation, teaches art students to express them- selves creatively through numerous artistic med- iums. 2 Are yov sure rfs a lamp:? qu rie Miss Ruth Higgins, art teacher. Diann4 pf her. V V Page 17

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Moulders of Citizens Our American way of life means a lot more to me now, confided Wit to Nitsi after he had spent several weeks eavesdropping in the num- erous social science and history classes. Now-a- days teenagers not only learn facts about civil and world concerns and how to interpret them; but they also study current affairs and the basic principles of democracy which enable them to become better citizens. Social science students also consider community living and learn about vocations, concluded Wit. Capability might well be the middle name of the staff members this year, avowed Nitsi. Besides her social science classes, Mrs. Bernice Branson teaches American and world history and helps with IRC. Assistant foot- ball coach, Dan Roberts, is freshman sponsor and has classes in junior high in addition to handling a social science course. New this year are Robert Johnson, who coaches B squad football and basketball; Don Larsh, who has junior high classes and sponsors Ski Club; William Barron, who teaches two American history classes, one in social science, and conducts two study halls in jun- ior high; and David Lohr, who helps at the administration office besides teaching world history. American history teachers, John Thome and Miss Isabel Benson, also have half year courses in eco- nomics and world affairs. Miss Benson has a world history class and co-sponsors IRC, while Mr. Thome has charge of the athletic program equipment, Nitsi further commented. Carl Cox exphiinx the layout of a good community plnn to his social science students. Striving to learn more about all parts of the globe. Boh and Ted prfifif from Dnrid f.ohr ' s explanation. Dan Hoherts points out (in intri; ' stin(j production graph in the new social science hooks to Don Larshx Mrs. Bernice . ;s to Don Larsh Mrs. Bernice Brdk.sdfti. a d Bofi -Johnson History teachers John T omc and Vi ' iKiam Barron check film strips iritk Miss Isdhel Benson. Page 16

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ShortliaiKl stmlciilx write furiouslij as Miss Rcha Wing dirtntcs a practice letter. Office Specialists While peering from benc.ith a typewriter sp.itc b.ir, I ob- served the activities of the typing classes, .iclinittcd Nitsi. Under the instruction of Miss Prances X cbcr and Miss Reba ' ing, who both sponsor Tri-S, students learned the parts of the typewriter besides developing typing skill, leariilng correct letter forms, and mastering other mechanics. The typists checked their skill through speed tests. Bookkeeping and shorthand, also taught by Miss Wclx ' r and Miss Wing, complete the commercial program. Shorthand students first mastered the characters later using them in actual dictation, added Wit. Elementary retailing, instructed by Mrs. Ililda Delaplaine, helps to prepare students for the business world, continued i ' t. Business math, instruction in operating a cash regis- ter, learning to handle customers, plus numerous other busi- ness necessities are included in the course. Students having studied elcmcntarv retailing are given first chance to enter DE. Business teachers. Miss lieha Wing. Mrs. Ilildn Detaptainc. (mil Miss Frrnices ' eher, lind dnilii incidentx (iiniif:iii;i. Neil, Roseanna. mid . !(e i look orer a complicated forni which their study in cteiiiciitniii retailing n ' ill help them understand. Ceitrai Lif Page 18