Lincoln Academy - Lincolnian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

Page 25 text:

Real Life Roles Teach Leadership by Steven Grant Except for money cut backs, progress in the Social Studies Department was still the same. Mrs. Judy Morgan, department chairperson, felt that cut backs and loss of good teachers was severe. “I would like to see more money spent on supplies instead of the School Board spending it on the Strategic Plan,” she said. The department was doing things with its Youth in Government program sponsored by Mrs. Suzanne Settles and Mrs. Theya Lewis. Mrs. Settles said that Youth in Government was a model legislature and model Supreme Court for Missouri’s high school students sponsored by the YMCA. Students played the roles of senators, representatives, lawyers, reporters, and different political positions. Mrs. Lewis felt that the students were learning how the State Legislature and Judicial branch operate. “The program gives students first hand experience in seeing how a bill becomes law,” said Mrs. Lewis. “It’s also a chance for students throughout the state to meet together and prepare bills and pass them in the State Capitol Building.” GIVEN THE QUESTION: You’re build- ing a fall out shelter. Who would you let in? Seniors Diane Carr and Lonnie McNeil carefully weigh the question in Mrs. Judy Morgan’s Crime and Juvenile Delinquency class. Social Studies 21

Page 24 text:

Social Studies JUNIOR IRMA SALAZAR and classmates listen as Mrs. Suzanne Settles reads the list of do’s and don’ts in a criminal court trial. WORKING on an I’m okay, you’re okay basis, is a fact well-known by all students in Mrs. Nancy Fellinger Social Studies class. PREPARATION for the Missouri Constitu- tion test has Mr. Willie Smith’s hands full as well as his students. 20 Social Studies

Page 26 text:

Art, More Than Cut and Paste by Gregory Page Art is a huge three letter word. It combines the individual as well as his talent. “Art never comes easy” said Mrs. Brenda Rivette, drama teacher. “It comes gradually step by step. Art has grown from more than cut and paste.” Drama department students were chosen as special guests at the performance of the play “Pippins” by Park College drama students. They also visited Waldo Astoria, a dinner play house. Art is also singing. The Concert Choir enabled the students to be themselves. “The students enjoy singing, so let them sing,” said Mrs. Dorothy Shepherd, choir director. The students in the homemaking department enjoyed homemaking. They trained with their hands. “It is always better to do the sewing or cooking than see someone demonstrate it for you,” said Charlotte Murray, freshman. The students enjoyed making their own fashions. Art has been on the rise for a long time. With all the administration cut backs, it was still going even stronger. GIVING THANKS in song at the Thanksgiving Assembly kicked off the Concert Choir's seasonal activities. Fine Arts----- Practical Arts 22 Fine and Practical Arts