Kennedy High School - Profiles Yearbook (Bloomington, MN)

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Reading excerpts from various plays was part of the drama class curriculum. Leslie Scroweroft brushed up on her debate for the upcoming meet. Journalism I had its amusing moments. Mr. Mike Hanson demonstrated the correct way of kicking for the Speech I class production of West Side Story. 23

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Journalism teacher: Mr, George Pearson Speech teacher: Mr. Norman Leistikow Mamie Crackers (Stephanie Dittbrenncr) bandages Paw Hogwash’s (Tom Halvorson) wound. Students Learn to Communicate Wins and losses were recorded by Bob Severson and Mr. Norman Leistikow as Kennedy held its first Debate Round Robin. Resolved: That the federal government should adopt a program of compulsory arbitration in labor-management disputes in basic industries.” This was the resolution chosen by the National Forensic League for debate in schools throughout the country. Accordingly, the topic was the focal point of all activities during the year. Students did exhaustive research trying to make their cases air-tight. Lectures, learning debate fundamentals, and practice debates consumed class time. Looking ahead, the debaters coached freshmen, building the foundation for next year's team. To earn NFL points, they competed in round-robins at area high schools every Wednesday. Saturdays were devoted to statewide tournaments. Newly organized by Miss Angela Drometer, the drama class studied the structure and character development of specific plays. Speech fundamentals and the history of drama were also discussed. Theory was put to practical use when students presented one-act plays and pantomimes. Speech consisted of mastering the basic skills of speaking, story telling, discussion, serious interpretation, and one-act plays. Exposure to practical speaking situations was acquired. Journalism I taught students discrimination of mass communications and propaganda. By developing writing and editing skills, students were prepared for work on school publications. An in-depth examination of leading publications and journalists was conducted in Journalism II. More emphasis was placed on mass media. Writing was limited to polishing skills already learned. 22

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Mr . Reed agreed with. the verb conjugations by three members of her Spanish I class. Languages Link KHS'ers With language itjchen: Mrs. Judy Bass, Mrs. Dorothy Jackson, Mrs. Valerie Reed, Miss Lisbeth Saloschin, Mrs. Helen Schmidt, Mr. Patrick Stevens Un flambeau. Jeanette, Isabelle” French I classes learned Mr. Stevens gave Sally Benson help in Latin II. familiar Giristmas carols in French. 24