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

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M Miss Meyer is reading in Spanish as KathyBohnenkamp, Sandy Sattler, Judy Greer, and Nancy Bowman follow attentively. WE BREAK THE LANGUAGE BARRIER To teach students to use their native tongue effectively is the general objective of English and Speech teachers. For three years, Senior High English teachers stress the writing of composi- tion, mastery of grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Besides training in writing, students are introduced to the vast treasury of literature--the short story, the novel, poetry, and drama. They experience the pleasure of reading Shakespeare through Julius Caesar in the Sophomore year, they become acquainted with the greatest of American writers in Junior Englishg and last, as Seniors, meet Hamlet, Macbeth, and Chaucer's Pilgrims. Because our world has shrunk, and we constantly rub elbows with all mankind, it is important that our graduates know other languages than English. Three years of Spanish and one of French now offer additional enrich- ment to the cultural background derived from the English classes. Gary Cohen, Al Meyer, Bob Drabing, Ann Medley, and Duane Mattingly prepare for a coming debate. Who would be happy if we postponed our English test? asks Mrs Polk of her Sophomore English Class. . Seven

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STUDENTS BUILD FOUNDATION FOR A SPACE AGE MISl,3Sc:'32IfaVqa:D?hFSv 13015 h Today's world is one which a few years ago seemed possible Guvemgtor that he tis algiagler allt only in a weird kind of science fiction magazine. Modern war- making numbers behave as he fare and problems caused by the menace of communism and commands' the pending struggle for the conquest of space which have resulted in such inventions as missiles atomic energy, supersonic jet bom- bers, polaris submarines--all these and others make a mastery of math- ematical and scientific principles imperative for the high school graduate who plans to attend 1 college, and necessary for those who S.:2iTT'i1 Zn wish to secure training that will equip them for work above the lowest income bracket. Our world is an intricate one even when we consider its peace- ful aspects. Automation, medical and scientific research to wipe out cancer and other dread diseases, vaccines, the peaceful development of the atom with its potential for bringing a higher standard of living for mankind--such possibilities stagger the imagination! To equip our students to live in such a world, Jennings High offers courses designed to give them the fundamental information they will Heed. Courses available are: Algebra I and II, Geometry. Trigonometry, College Math, Consumer 's Math, Practical Science, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. 5: 2IfFh 1 Dicky Licklider and Dave Phillips assist Mr. Robertson as they attempt to prove Archimedes' Principle. What can Myran DeWees and Don Walkenhorst be looking at? Could it be a tiny paramicitun? Six

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A wise man once said, The best way to understand a man's behavior is to look at his past. Man is a highly complex animal, and, as nations are made up of many men, we gain from a study of World History an understanding of why problems and conflicts arise between nations and should, therefore, develop some degree of insight as to some intelligent means of solving such problems. Realization of all that it means to be a good citizen and an appreciation of the work of the early founders of our country and the heritage that they left to us are derived from a study of American History. Studying our Constitution and passing a Constitution Test are required. American Problems Class strives to solve the nation 's current problems while the ever-absorbing mystery of the workings of their own minds keeps the psychology class busy. The economics course imparts an understanding of our free enterprise system and its advantages over Communism and other isms. Mr. Glass directs Karen Lindhorst, Danny Barkey, and Steve Trunk as they change to our new flag in honor of Hawaii, our fiftieth state. PAST LORE IS KEY TO SOLUTION OF PROBLEMS In a secluded spot, our beautiful library provides ahaven for the studious. Over five thousand books, ranging in subject matter through the gamut of encylopedias, biographies, atlases, gazetteers, and reference books for those special projects, magazines, past and present, novels for book reviews--all are here. After many hours of carefully classifying and cataloguing this mass of information, Mrs. Krebs, the librarian, and her assistants stand ready to help those who seek assistance. Students do research on class assignments 4 , x Lg . a as-is 3 i f , my sg - - 5, I1 f.- ' ' , ,M ffl. ig Z 1 ? S H - a, ,.., it Q , . :ri r wi. ,,- r.,,, is , 5. f -I iii g . 'V K, S '- .L 1, , J ,gk . f if . . rm 1 fri s s r r fl t T n - wh if