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

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OCR ,tflflRy JliOXOS 1 Develop Readin’, Ritin’ Speed reading is one of the communication skills illustrated by this English II class in which Kathy Hart times other members. In English IV, Shirley Griffith and John Arriza point out landmarks of England. The course stresses English literature, advanced composition and grammar. Diane Fanning, Richard Grogan, James Runge, and Rita Ford participate in group discussion. Basics in oral and written expression comprise general English III. Jack Gummere explains vocabulary words while Shirley Elam, Willa Kay Maynard, and Mack Faith watch. To interpret American literature and to improve skills are objectives of college prep English III. Rita East and Pete Rickstad make use of references in general English IV. A review of grammar and composition prepares seniors for industrial or business jobs.

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Study ’Rithmatic Learning speed and accuracy in the combination of numbers, Leroy Ensley uses a tape recorder as he studies fundamentals in basic and consumer math. Susan Warner secures help from Elmer Brinker in bisecting an angle in plane g e o m e try, which emphasizes theorems and proofs. James Huff explains the proof of a problem in fused geometry which includes both solid and plane geometry Examining three dimensionals in solid geometry, Bob Bressan, Don Pinkney, and Barbara Larson quiz each other as to the formula to use. Has Danny Martin given up the slide rule approach in favor of copying Shirley Turner's calculations? Students become acquainted with the language of science in second year algebra.

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Build Creative Skills On a tour of the Daily Sentinel Sandra Tucker and Connie Piggott observe a type setting machine. First year covers the fundamentals of journalistic writing and prepares students for important staff positions. Checking advertising layout, Harlan Carpenter, Earl Mills, and Gary Drake work to meet the first yearbook deadline. Second year students work on advanced phases of journalism. Practicing speech delivery, Harold Degn emphasizes an idea in his oration in one of several types of oral expression in speech. The sets for the junior class play are just one of the many built by the stagecraft classes which also do costuming, painting, and lighting. Leslie Hagie broaches an argument while Janet Johnston and Teri Lumley prepare their defense. Debate not only trains in logical presentation of ideas but in critical analysis.