Klein High School - Bearkat Yearbook (Klein, TX)

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Coach Allen practices driving safety outside of the classroom. Photo by Jen Newton. Coach Allen explains the importance of thumb printing to a student. Photo by Rick Seehausen. C. Cabaniss introduces the C. P. R. demonstration about to be performed. Photo by Rick Seehausen. N':'l'1'g 5 .J K if 3 - fr 'll Q av' ' 1- -- ., if ,wgxl Coach Allen contemplates the answer to a perplexing question. Photo by Rick Seehausen. Driver's Ed, First Aid 29

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Electives spark enthusiasm First Aid and Driver's Education were not just ordinary electives. Students who eagerly anticipated these courses were seldom disappointed. Although these courses were not required, students found First Aid and Driver's Education enlightening and beneficial. Not many people found Herb Allen's class for future drivers of America monotonous. During this nine-week course students learned basic driving rules and driving techniques. Classes enjoyed speakers who were representatives of the railroad, Houston Police Department, and insurance companies. Students appeared to enjoy Allen's class as he discussed common problems with which drivers must deal. Allen found pleasure in asking unusual and thought-provoking questions. One of his favorite questions was What does one do at a flashing green Iight? . Indeed, Coach Allen captivated the students' interestthrough his creative teaching methods. During the next nine weeks, the students found themselves absorbed in the teaching techniques of Jim Greene. First Aid students, mostly sophomores and juniors, were ready to encounter the bandages, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the artistry of administering mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to first-aid mannequin, Miss Annie. Each student had the pleasure of demonstrating for the class this life-saving process. One of the highlights of these weeks of study was Coach Greene's tragic story of Nate the Snake. For sure, First Aid and Driver's Education did not depict the usual traits of the regular academic class. 28 Driver's Ed, First Aid and Jim Greene lectures his students on treating the Jim Greene and Annie are first aid frlends Photo injured. Photo by Rick Seehausen. by Rick Seehausen

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New courses offered Three new courseswere offered to expand students' academic choices. Preparations for College Admissions was geared for college-bound seniors, Photography gave shutter-bugsachance to developtheir skills, and Advanced Reading was aimed at increasing reading comprehension levels. The PCA course, taught by JoAnn Pfeffer, not only gave a summary of the different colleges, but it also helped students prepare for the SAT. In addition, it assisted a student in his preparation for college life. Books were bought at the beginning of the year and computer software was used to develop verbal and mathematical skills. At the end of the year each student prepared a report on a certain college and orally presented it, so that the class could get an overview of at least 20 colleges. A new semester Photography course was introduced this year. Taught by Robert Dale Hooks concentrates on the novel Deathwatch. Photo by Rick Seehausen. 30 New Courses Mosier, the students studied both photo- graphy composition and darkroom 5 niques. Most of the pictures taken by the students were outdoors and were sent to local newspapers or contests. Two years of some form of art or crafts were required to join the Photography class. The third new course was Advanced Reading, taught by Jo Ann Wunderlich and Kay Lynn Moran. The curriculum involved study and reading skills, computer comprehension and a general preparation for college. The class was split into several small groups according to the student's abilities. During the week, timed readings and closed tests were taken to sharpen the student's reading and comprehension skills. These courses proved to be useful either for study or recreational needs. lllllllll Tony Jones finds computers to be agreat help in .lo Ann Wunderlich indicates the fine points of Advanced Reading. Photo by Rick Seehausen. Advanced Reading. Photo by Rick Seehausen.