Mankato High School - Cougar Yearbook (Mankato, KS)

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Mr. Liby demonstrates the principle of Mr. Beecher demonstrates a chemical problem to Barbara Mohler, Steve Rose, Elaine Kale, and Ruth Hunter. the molecular theory to his class. The world of science Earth science and biology were conducted by Max Liby, a graduate of Fort Hays State College. Interest was created by the use of lab experiments, dissections, and collection of insects. Also in the field of sciehce were physics and chemistry, which were led by Clair Beecher from Fort Hays. Various experi- ments were performed by the students during the lab. In class, chemical problems were explained and worked. Language lab grows The language lab, which was remodeled the end of last year, has helped the stu- dents of French and Spanish. With the new facilities the students are able to learn by hearing themselves and correct- ing their mistakes. The tapes available to the students coincide with the book and portray the life of the people in these two countries as they are today. The French and Spanish students record their lessons on the lab tapes. 22 Mrs. Munsey operates the new facilities of the language lab.

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Shop projects take form The purpose of shop class is to put into practical use the skills which the students have acquired through studies of farm mechanics. Marvin Mann guides the boys to reach this aim. During the classroom study the boys are required to learn informa- tion on the management of livestock and crop production. They learn to keep accurate farm records and to improve their abilities in public speaking. During the shop period the boys practice basic farm mechanic skills in the areas of welding and carpen- try. Then they are allowed to make projects which use these skills. The projects are to be both useful and practical to the student. Mr. Mann acts as overseer as Terry Crum, Terry Peteete, Richard Dewey, and Norbert Eilert work on their projects. Art is added to curriculum The art department is new to our school curriculum this year. The classes are lead by Mrs. Gay Anderson, who is a graduate of Bethany College. At the first of the year the students concentrated on sketches of outdoor objects. The next pro- ject was beginning drawing. This included continuous line drawing, portraits, still lifes, and land- scapes. This was followed by paintings in water color and tem- pera. The next area done by the pupils was sculpturing, carving, and modeling in clay. The year closed with work in mosaics and graphics. Creative ability has been im- bued into each of the pupils. The students have greatly enjoyed the year they spent in art with Mrs. Anderson. The art students, led by Mrs. Gay Anderson, develop their various talents. 23