John Marshall High School - Lex Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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A i Spociol progroms offift individuolf Marshall's Reading Department was designed to increase basic reading skills, including comprehension, speed, and vo- cabulary for students who needed to improve in these areas. The goal of the course was to raise each student's level two years for every one enrolled. This program was important for students who were below average in reading since the state required students to pass a competency test to get a diploma. Although many students had negative feelings about the program at first, many registered over again which shows the success and the need for kids to read, stated Instructor A.J. Morrison. Another program for students with special needs was of- fered by the Special Education Department where every stu- dent received his own individual program. This department was headed by Roman Widolff and Diana Miles who together taught the multi-handicapped. Student aides seemed to have a tremendous impact on the program. An additional advantage was having the special students in with the other kids. It helps them to prepare to take part in society, explained Widolff. Marshall offered a half-day deaf program which included four students. For the other half of the day, the students were integrated to elective classes with a special tutor who helped with assignments when necessary. E 5 S . - K. . .skew in if .ff :M N rt K fi Q ll ' x -...ell fl! vs' 1+ -- 1 iwaium' 'iii 'M' :Nr --.... i 72 ' ReadingfSpeciaI Education MARSHALUS READING DEPARTMENT offers a large selec- tion of paperback books. Giving suggestions is Instructor A.J. Morrison, DISCUSSING some of the stories from books assigned are Greg Stillinger, Nelson Spry, Lenny Swagerty, and Tony Young. Read- ing students are required to read three books every quarter.

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. t-J Mies? :buggy PE., I-leoltli stress phqsicol Fitness P.E. and Health courses, which were required for graduation, emphasized both mental and physical health. Physical Education was mandatory freshman year but was offered as an elective all four years. Subjects in this class ranged from bowling, golf, track, softball, and football, to basketball. Folk dancing, square dancing, and disco were also included so almost everyone was satisfied. This is a good class compared to many of the other sit-down classes students have, stated Senior Karyl Wing. One advanced P.E. class offered was P.E. Conditioning which was for people who wanted to develop body fitness and work toward a goal of putting their body into shape. For someone who is not in sports, this is a very beneficial class for keeping fit, explained P.E. Teacher Don Francin. Health was required sophomore year and covered a variety of subjects including driver's education. This was timely at this stage since most sophomores were at the legal age to obtain their driver's license. Another topic was child development during which each student became a parent for a week and recorded all expenses for their child. This is a good experience for the kids. They learn that life isn't as easy as it sounds when you have a kid, state Health Teacher Rod Jones. K -. -...X-i. ' ., OH, THE PAIN is what Sophomore Bonnie Altona is expressing to her teacher Mary Hamilton after being wrapped up in ace bandages. STRETCHING before a generous workout is Junior Kristie Jones. Warming up is important before starting exercises to pre- vent injury. -av- . li rgw ig sis . . i d s. PEfHeaIth ' 71

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