Kasson Mantorville High School - Komet Yearbook (Kasson, MN)

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GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION have been stressed this year as an important part of English. Starting in the seventh grade, students work up through more complicated and difficult phases. Besides grammar and vocabulary, nearly all the classes have been read- ing full length classics such as “Wuthering Heights,” “Lost Horizons,” “Merchant of Venice,” and “Silas Marner.” This often prompts a study of library ser- vices and habits. THE JUNIORS GAVE a variety of speeches to gain poise and control in public speaking. The sophomore journalism class studied the technique of editing a paper, and developed personal styles of writing through the two cub editions of the KoMeteer. Mrs. Naomi Bush, librarian, gives experienced advice to a student reader.

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The careful storing of chorus robes between con- certs is supervised by Mr. Gordon Gregersen. THE LIBERAL FOR THE FOURTH year, band and chorus have been offered as credit courses at KM. Combined with gen- eral music, second band, and junior high chorus, they make up a well rounded musical program. The in- troduction of music theory, especially emphasized in the second band, was a main reason for the changed status of these courses. BESIDES PERFORMING AT concerts and other pro- grams, members must show their ability by playing in- dividually for try outs which, to a large degree, deter- mine grades. A recent and welcome change in the music room was the addition of the new risers that improve acoustics and contribute to better contact between the directors and the students. in music Band director William Zesiger demonstrates scales to a junior high theory class.

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A student's question about the Constitution is answered by Mr. Marvin Tenhoff in one sopho- more United States history class. SOME TYPE OF history is required of each class. The importance of history is its relation to present day society. Courses range from workings of Min- nesota’s government through ancient cultures and again to problems of the present day. Spirited dis- cussions on such topics as capital punishment and communist infiltration, as well as mock stock mar- ket investments and a study of income tax add to these classes. Current events are studied through TIME magazine in high school and CURRENT EVENTS magazine in the junior high.