Greenwood High School - Under the Greenwood Tree Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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- SPOKEN COMMUNICAHON Since English forms the background of our written and spoken communication, much time and attention were given to its study in Greenwood. Three units in junior high and two units in senior high English were required. Senior English was offered as an elective. Speech was open to all senior high students. Grammar, written and oral composition, and literature were emphasized in all English classes. Speech proved to be a popular course for those hoping to enter the field of speech or dramatics, or for those who just wanted to improve their powers of speech. Latin-English gave eighth graders a better understand- ing of words and their derivatives, thus improving their mastery of the English language. Latin I and Latin II were offered, particularly for ninth and tenth graders. Latin I students rehearse their skit, Penelope and Ulysses, for the Latin Club banquet. Jan Stevenson and Tony Dustrnan look impressed by john Williams' strength while Mike Long and David Yates look on in disgust. Be sure that you have checked the part of speech, definition, and cor- rect pronunciation before you answer, says Mrs. Rice to seventh graders Bob Blalock and Sandy Hawkins as she instructs them in the proper usage of Mr. Webster, the dictionary. MILDRED BAKER RICE, Supervisor of English and Latin, received the BS degree from SMS. She sponsors Latin Club and Seventh Grade.

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ENGLISH -Tl-IOUGI-HQ, IDEAS, CHARLES R. BAIRD, Supervisor of English, re- ceived the BS degree from SMS and the MA from the University of Arkansas. He sponsors Tenth Grade, Cub Standard, Dramatic Club, and directs all speech work. Grade English. Caesar, beware the Icles of March. Peace, ho, who cries Caesar? Budding Thespians David Yancey, Harold Weather- wax, and L. D. Stevenson present Julius Caesar for Tenth The attention of three junior English members is caught by the screen on which Mr. Baird has trained the all-seeing eye of the theme pro- jector. Sam Harper, Nancy Northcutt, and joellyn Hickman look cautiously -perhaps to see whose paper it is. Margaret Scott practices a speech. And this is my assistant, Skipper, she remarks. Skip- per is a very unusual parakeetf'

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EVERETT R. PAYNE, JR., Art Supervisor, re- ceived the BS degree from Southwest Missouri State College and the MA degree from Peabody Liz, if I ever get this car finished, I'll take you for a ride, says Qollege, Art I student Steve Robinette to Liz Pummill. Liz, too busy to listen to Steve, is working on a house plan, while Mr. Payne assists other class members with their work. AEJQAND Water skis, hooked rugs, and watercolor paintings were among the masterpieces taken home by Fine Arts students this year. Once again, acting on its theory that everyone is capable of understanding and producing good art, the course also offered opportunities in sketching, ceramics, and art appreciation. The more practical side of creative endeavor received attention in the Industrial Arts classes. Projects in de- sign and plastics were completed by the students, as well as the usual wood- and metal-working activities. - HOBBY OD ON? DOYLE KEMPER, Supervisor of Industrial Arts, received the BS degree from SMS and the MD degree from Colorado State College. You ought to be careful and keep your fingers out of the way, explains David Davidson as he demonstrates the proper use of the power saw to fellow shop students, Charles King and joey Carroll.