Jennings High School - Jen Echo Yearbook (Jennings, MO)

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, ',mdf-he N VW' Mr. Schmidt explains how the length, tension, and thickness of piano strings vary the pitch A deeper realization of strength, richness, and beauty is awakened through study and creation in art, art and crafts, and music appreciation classes at Jennings. Judgment of line and color values and greater coordination between the mind and hands de- velop as art students draw, shade, and mold. Besides its historical and technical sides, pupils in music ap preciation become familiar with music's power to create and extend emotions. Because of their high school contacts with the arts, life becomes more meaningful to many people Engrossed in their work, art students pay careful attention to details. XMI l un-M' or mmf Ol ' as I in . n

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. fy,,,J..yt,rib,Qt5E ,wt up lv gi , ,ap If K5 . Qwxdil N t NW . ,AWA 74fzaa94 u Spanish students get understanding of adjective-noun agreement as they complete exercises on the board. Que tal? , one of the first phrases mastered by Spanish students means, l-Iow's everything? To this question, Spanish students reply, Bien, indicating that their progress is satisfactory. First-year students become acquainted with basic grammar and vocabulary and are fascinated by their new ability to speak and understand another language. In the second year, conversation and pronuncia- tion are emphasizedg while throughout both courses, students obtain glimpses of the customs of Spanish- speaking lands. Most of them agree that studying the language gives them broader perspectives and new fields to explore. Miss Cobb explains the use of dramatic contrast in the seniors' study of Macbeth. Through the study of English, stu- dents learn the art of oral and written communication and enter the exciting, thought-provoking world of literature, Besides covering areas touched by ancient masters, and English and American literature, our English classes study grammar extensively in each of the required three years. Coniidence in the ability to ex- press ideas well and a wider range of enjoyment and understanding are the results of these studies.

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P Safety first might well be the motto of the driver education classes. Students are taught the mechanics of driving in the special dual-control automobile. The instructor is able to assume control of the vehicle at any time. Along with the mechani- cal skills of city and highway driving and parking, emphasis is placed on driver attitude and driving safety. We at Jennings High School are doing our part to train skillful drivers with a safe attitude in order to make the roads a safer place on which to travel. Promising young drivers return from practice. Ten fs t l 'is I I I I I To become excellent home- makers is the goal of the home economics classes. The girls study sewing, food preparation, personal grooming, child care and family relationships. With such a wide variety of topics, a thorough coverage of the subject is assured. Individuals are allowed further specialization in areas which particularly interest them. As Lois Reeves and Barbara Chap- man consult the cookbook, Jill Crosch stirs.