Kentridge High School - Accolade Yearbook (Kent, WA)

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Perfection Rings Loud And Clear Our main goal, commented Music Department Head Don Barrows, is to get as close to perfection as possible. To accomplish this goal, the two hundred and fifty musicians involved in the music program had to first attain the financial support they would need to satisfactorily sur- vive through a year of concerts, competitions, and festivals. Aided by volunteer working parents, the music makers conquered such fund raisers as, a yard-a-thon for the homecoming football game, a Christmas tree lot over the holidays, and a bike-a-thon to conclude the school year. The money raised was distributed through the purchasing of tuxedos for the concert choir, festival fees, and various pieces of equipment. Also, several excursions were launched to numerous destinations. One trip was taken by Swing Choir to Gresham, Oregon for an All Nor- thwest Jazz Festival. Also, the band participated in the Apple Blossom Parade held in Wenatchee, Washington. All in all, remarked John Burton, I think the music program here at Kentridge is one of the best in the state. The leadership is excellent. The students have a real desire to be number one and the best that they can be. L.Cal J.BishI J.Bt.sh2. 1 f'. .1 ,' . nr: . Dale Barrows Hutchinson 1. With deep concentration, senior Mark Watling displays his musical abilities as junior Steve Sutherland keeps a steady beat. 2. Keeping intense concentration with his musicians, director Dale Hutchinson leads the band. 3. lntently following the music, Marcus DeHart plays along with Alan Whitely and Michelle Sullivan as Mark Watling gives them a steady beat. 4. Working together to blend in harmony, band members strive for perfection. 66 Music Sufk .l.Bush3 J.BuSh4.

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D.Johnson1. Positive Philosophy Pays Off Take risks Get involved. This slogan, prevalent in the daily interaction within the classes, represented the positive philosophy of Mr. Ken Howe's Academic Adjustment students. Our goal is to work with kids at their own ability level, but still cover the same material as every other student in reading, writing and math, Stated Mr. Howe. From this, the teachers hope the student's will have a better attitude toward school and not make failure such a concern. To qualify for these classes, students are tested early in their high school years on their reading skills. According to government statistics, the national average shows that approximately two percent of the student body should be receiving instruction from academic adjustment classes. Hypothetically, that would mean that 150 out of 1500 students at Kentridge should have had academic aid. Academic Adjustment students found much success in being able to receive school credit while being employed in vocationally related jobs. The ultimate goal in the future is to integrate the activities within the ASB, and encourage students of all backgrounds and learning abilities to take risks . . . and get involved. S. Maxon Sa Sf vs if . 14' X r '- ' N '- Ken in on Howe Dill J. Thompson 1. l - Zrimsk 1. Catching up on the daily news, Gabrielle Wilkerson in- volves herselt with current events. 2. Lending a helping hand, Larry Book aids Laurie Langenbach on an assignment. J. Thompson 2. Academic Adjustment 65

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X . x D.JOh'S0f11. Keep Your lon Our Science Department Along with the shipment of new books came two new additions to the Science staff: Physics teacher, Wendal Brown, and Biology teacher, Mike Snow. The new instructors joined with the Science Department in teaching not only routine equations and formulas, but also to increase and arouse the level of student awareness in Science. Julie Lozier observed, lt seems the emphasis is being placed more now on the process of thinking than ever. The staff also tried teaching responsibility and the importance of the ability to question. Commented Mr. Snow, ln Science, it is more important to be a great question thinker than a great problem solver, because in order to have great answers you first need great questions. M. Vance Katy Horace Glew Larsen Lear Mike D. .l0hnson2. . Lewis Snow Nm 1. Kali Glew's class gets hands-on experience with the boa as Mike Snow assists with the demonstration. 2. A colony of organisms delight Lisa Bailey as she focuses in for a closer look. 3. Aiding Jeft Brandley with his Chemistry assignment, Bill Mackey points out the cor- rect procedure for the experiment. 4. Double-checking his physics assignment is Senior Elliot Marshall. fs D.Johnson3. D.Jomson4. Science 67