Kirkwood High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Kirkwood, MO)

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DCI 1 The Klages' version of Our Town ENGLISH Because ot the increasing importance oi all torrns of communication, it is especially neces- sary tor high school students to acquire the best possible background in English. The courses each student takes must, then, prepare him tor the job ahead--whether it be college or an occupation. Classes which originated with reading and Writing have presently been expanded to include grammar, literature, and speech courses. With the addition ot a special college preparatory course this year, the K.l-LS. curriculum has again enlarged to till the need of another particular group ot stu- dents. The pupil is better able to master a foreign language, appreciate literature and dis- crirninate in his reading matter for having mastered the fundamentals of communication. The Nipherites Work on Vocabulary. Qmapdag lie ccaclameatala of I I I ammcwccmfcaa We brush up on oral reports. ...1 Seniors enjoy a recording Page Twenty-three

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Kxwwj-mx Q x xX x XX X A- 1 Y 'Q f f . i i l i . . ., ,,V,.,.,,l.,..f,1' , SCIENCE Perhaps HO other mea of education contrib- the scientific standpoint, but also trorn a prac- utes as much to advancing civilization as does tical lOOi11'f Of view, Gflflblilill 0119 to OlI3lOlY bGSiC ' the realm ot science. With such subjects avail- principles to the understanding ot everyday f New what could this be? Big Wheels and little ones. ,,,.,,,.., ,44 A4 . -.tn world. These subjects are tauqlll HOT Only' fTOTfl , ' f fig! fy , if 7 7 f, 4 ,gf -M16 , If AW- I .A , I l , ,ff ,fffffff ll ff Q f ,I fp fig , f!!Qff f ff! fp lt 5 X2 , f ,f f A 1 1 ,WX lf! X ' M474 f l :mf Ki ll Q O3 ,,,,v 33 'E 1 ll' Oi ..l li' ' :... Mr. Stixrud supervises a bit of testing. This is Q Xmgs tree? able as biology, chemistry and physics, the lite. By stimulating critical thinking courses in student at Kirkwood finds himself adequately science are invaluable as a basis tor intelli eventually, tor a successful lite in the business ment Q Page Twenty-two f s h 0 l Q N lr C T, t C t C I X 3 P: 1 , . in A' I 1 I qqlu - t,,, ':b.- 2- ivztg 3, prepared tor the rigor out college Work and, gent action in our present mechanized environ- ,.:

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wwxmxswwmx N xxsnr 2 X xx X X1 TheY Call this Spanish! How about a French lesson? fzmzafczliag Wazfd pfzaffema Page Twenty-four FOREIGN LANGUAGES At Kirkwood, Latin, French and Spanish are taught with the aim of developing skill in trans- lation as well as informing the students of the structural background of the language. Exper- ience dictates that a knowledge of this caliber is invaluable in alleviating world situations by allowing us to better understand the peoples and cultures of other countries. This type of knowledge is acquired through the aid of en- thusiastic teachers who employ the use of proj- ects to develop a greater interest and compre- hension of the various aspects of the subjects. A few of these projects are the designing of posters, the constructing of maps or calendars, and the relating o-f experiences enjoyed by for- tunate- students who have traveled in a foreign country. Also, movies are shown which reveal the typ-ical life of one inhabiting a foreign do- main. All of these devices serve as a diverg- ence from the daily routine, and as a supple- ment to the textbook, in providing to the student a knowledge necessary for his well being. ln addition to this, the comprehension of a foreign language is esse-ntial in that it is effective in producing well enlightened students capable of assuming impressive roles in today's rapidly advancing civilization. Susie and ludy playing Roman house. W WL M44f1f f A A 3 f ' 5 ,W 5 1 ff, 3 7 99' .1 E, V'.. 1., t1 s tc v C I3 l' E f C t l 1 f Y ..., M, ..... ............,....,. --'-- ' ,... ' ...,... 4 ,. ..... .. ..,. M . - V