Klein High School - Bearkat Yearbook (Klein, TX)

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Meredith Boone watches to see what her fellow peers will eat. Photo by Lee Armstrong. The 1983-84 French Club. Officers were T. Kramer, K. Utley, L. Juhng, R. Young, J. Davis. Photo by Lee Armstrong. . -v I ? ibn.. NAS. '. .-, 'A -t , 4,-4 . ' -T 9' 4 L . ' The 1983-84 Spanish Club. Officers were A. Zalataris, J. Brown, 5. Christian, A. Rentz, N. Colomb. Photo by Ron West. Foreign Language 39

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Foreign languages broaden horizons The Foreign Language Department strived to build a stronger group of students interested in furthering their knowledge of the country they were studying. The key to doing so was participation. The German, FrenchandSpanishClubsallhadplanswhich were put into action starting in September with the Pot Luck Supper. Further in the year, the department held the annual Christmas Party. ln February, students prepared for competitive events in the Foreign Language Festival. The German Club kept its interests directed towards Germany. This year if Laurel Pesez prepares the serving line at the Pot Luck supper. Photo by Lee Armstrong. Several members of the German Club stop to pose for the photographer. Club officers were M. Rohm, K. Quinn, N. Griffin, R. Nazzario, R. Buxton. Photo by Rick Seehausen. 38 Foreign Language marked the celebration of Germans in America. The club attended the Renaissance Festival and held several parties of their own including a German Fasching Party. The club also went Christmas caroling to early German Settlers' homes here in the Klein area. The year ended with the Annual Spring Trip and Awards Banquet. The French Club was pointed towards France. The French Club also held several parties which included cheese and pastry tasting parties. Members competed in the national French Contest and French Symposium. French films and guest speakers kept students interested during class. Spanish Club members kept their minds south of the border. Students studied Spanish culture and background. They competed in several soccer games against other clubs. The club held several parties including a Halloween party. Members also had a chance to see a mexican bullfight. Friends enjoy each others company at the Pat Luck supper. Photo by Lee Armstrong.

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,Va Caring through speech As a community service project the Speech Club spent many hours recording English literature tapes to be used by the visually handicapped students attending school in the Klein district. Over the yearthe Speech Club compiled a vast library of tapes that would benefit students for many years to come. The club spent a busy year attending city wide speech tournaments as well as hosting The 1983-84 Speech Club members. Photo by Phillip Martin. Danny Plants writes his speech fora tournament. Photo by Phillip Martin. 40 Speech ii- a high school tournament in November and an intermediate level tournament in February. Points were obtained through different degrees of merit and by placing in the tournaments.Thesepointsdecidedwhether a school could send a representative to the National Forensic competition. The honor of competing at the national level was the primary goal of the speech squad. Gino Chelakis listens attentivebf to a speech. Photo by Phillip Martin. 9 -9? wry K if I fm., , 4-4, , , . rw-MMV in 'K Q I .iisisfs Y' Dayna Trautman listens to advice fromafellow Julie Howard and Shari Wallace discuss an student. Photo by Phillip Martin. upcoming tournament. Photo by Rick Seehausen.