Kimball County High School - Longhorn Yearbook (Kimball, NE)

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Social Studies Students Explore The World MR. CAUSE explains some details to James Cleveland during an American history class. AS WELL as being a coach, history and p.e. teacher, Mr. Staehr doubles as a video taper for the basketball team. Students taking social studies courses are offered a diversified curriculum. Modern problems deals with an introduction to political science. The class used TIME magazine as a text, and a special emphasis is put on contemporary social and governmental problems. A survey of the economic, social and political history of the United States from the American Revolution to the present is included in American history. Introduction to psychology emphasizes learning and thinking, emotions, personality, mental health and psychotherapy. The interrelationships of people with their physical environment is explained in world geography. A written record of people, humanity and ideas identifies course coverage in world history. Social studies staff members are Mr. Butts, modern problems, introduction to psychology and American history; Mr. Calise, American history and world geography; Mr. Staehr, world history and Mr. Stimits, world geography. MR. BUTTS holds a discussion in his modern problems class on events happening in the United States. PREPARING FOR an upcoming test takes some dass time. Mr. Calise's world geography class is studying for a test. 13

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Math Problems Challenge Many Students JON I GILMORE and Carrie Christensen listen intently as Mr. Bashaw explains some Algebra I to the class. Emphasis on equation solving and the real number system is featured in Algebra I, taught by Mr. Bashaw. He also teaches Applied Math II and Algebra Part I. Mr. Haun teaches senior math. Algebra Part I and advanced algebra. Senior math includes instruction in solid geometry, trigonometry, statistics and introduction to analytical geometry and calculus. An introduction into the vocabulary and concepts used in algebra is characteristic of Algebra Part I. Advanced algebra includes advanced concepts. Geometry includes algebraic concepts along with plane and solid geometric fundamentals. The over-sized geometry class is taught by Mr. Pahl. Instructing students in a review of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, Mr. Pahl adds to his Applied Math II class by including banking services, installments and purchases, investments and income tax. A continuation of Algebra Part I is the basis for Algebra Part II. MR. BASHAW uses the chalk board as a visual aid to explain math. DAROLD DEBOWY listens as Mr. Pahl explains a problem. 12 STUDENTS in Mr. Haun's Algebra I class are seen listening to a lecture concerning a new math problem they will soon be solving. MR. HAUN demonstrates via the chalk MR. PAHL uses a yard stick in the board some new math functions. explanation of a geometry technique.

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English Department Emphazises Student's Grammar and literature are included in the English curriculum. American literature covers the study of major American authors and their works. There is also an emphasis on writing—themes, essays and research papers. General literature is designed for students who enjoy reading good books, but who do not feel the need for formal writing. College preparatory composition and English literature dominate the senior English classes. Units on grammar, vocabulary, spelling, composition and speech are included in English 9. Much of this work is individualized. The epic, short stories, plays and satire are some of the areas of literature explored. Sophomore English is basically a continuation of ninth grade English with an added emphasis on JOURNALISM STUDENTS work eagerly together to get the newspaper assembled so creative writing. Many areas of that it can be delivered to students on time, literature are also studied. MRS. MOREHOUSE is caught by the camera talking to her journalism students about new assignments. LINDSEY ALBIN AND ROBIN BENTLEY work diligently on an English assignment in Miss Waggoner's class. MISS WAGGONER'S class listens as she explains a book they are reading in the class.