Madill High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Madill, OK)

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English , IV Classes SPEECH. Speech classes taught aspiring law- yers , public speakers, and those who just like to hear themselves talk, how to present their ideas in an interesting and logical manner. Drama and dramatics were also included in the course. BAND. MHS pointed to its band, conducted by Mr. Joel Johnson, with pride. The marching band kept spirit alive and interest high at football games, and in the spring a program was pre- sented by the concert band. Donnie Welch learned to put a point over to his audience in speech class. ENGLISH 111. Appreciation of American prose and poetry artists was the goal of junior English students. They studied the history of our nation through the development of its literature. Tradi- tional grammar and spelling were also empha- sized . Band members practiced diligently to per- fect contest selections. 17

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Shakespear Challenged ENGLISH II. Sophomores continued their studies in grammar and outstanding literary works. They were introduced to research themes, Shakes- peare, and general good grammar habits. JOURNALISM. Members of the journalism classes gained valuable experience through actual work. The product of their efforts were the school newspaper and yearbook. They also were made to realize the value of a background in journalism today. John Dowdy and Jim Brock admired student projects made in conjunction with the study of Julius Caeser. ENGLISH IV. English literature, grammar, and spelling comprised one of the most important courses in the high school curriculum. Seniors learned to read literature selections with an in- telligent outlook and to evaluate its significance through self expression. VOCAL MUSIC. With a song on their lips, vo- cal music students contributed their time and talents to various school programs and activities. While learning to entertain with their voices, they acquired an appreciation for fine music. Glen Burns pointed out the birthplace of a well- known Scottish writer to Laura Yeats. Lay-out of class pages kept journalism Virginia Sealy, Jo Ann Ryals and Laura Yeats helped pre student Squeegie Moore busy. pare contest music during the spring choir season. 16

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Students Learned Sandra Petty found that shorthand assignments re- quired many hours of preparation. SHORTHAND. Oh, no a new language to master was the anguished cry of beginning '• shorthand students. By the end of the year, however, they were able to read and transcribe complicated compositions and found shorthand helpful in school work, as well as a good rec- ommendation for a job. BOOKKEEPING. I worked for two hours to balance it, and still it was two cents off! By many such statements bookkeeping students easily proved that balancing accounts was an important but trying part of bookkeeping. They also dis- covered that they must try their hand at record- ing various business transactions. TYPING. Typing students learned a valuable skill when they mastered the typing machine. Correct forms for letters, themes, and legal documents were but a few of the worthwhile les- sons learned during the course. In typing II classes special emphasis was put on speed and accuracy. In bookkeeping, Sharon Cossey and Janis Bennett knew that their practice sets had to be accurate. Gary Riley found that the electric type- writer increased typewriting speed. 18