Marceline High School - Marcello Yearbook (Marceline, MO)

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mafeow rozmallidlfd .gioeeclr unc! ibmmafiu The basic theories and principles of speech-making situations are instilled in the minds of the students. These situations provide the practical experience the student will need in everyday liie and promote a better understanding oi the social and educational values of speech-making. This is developed by giving various types of talks that are appropriate for the occasion. Dramatics, one oi the specialized tields of group activity offered in the M. H. S. curriculum. aids the student in interpretation. characterization, and creative expression. Opportunities for gaining self-confidence and poise are provided through actual periormances. Plays, readings, radio skits, pantomimes. monologues. and dramatizations are the phases oi dramatics covered during the semester. cgllowdenlf Cteczfion ..f, , Af Art education includes not only draw- x- ing but also art appreciation. Originality and creativeness are stressed in all projects the students undertake. This study broadens the knowledge ol the student in regard to color harmony. .f perspective. balance. rhythm, and enables him to develop a deeper ap- preciation ol the great artists and their masterpieces. The purpose ot this course is to cultivate the power of observation and to stimulate the sense for beauty that constantly surrounds us that makes lite richer and more enjoyable. 57

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3 sl VL g1oLL01ping This subject teaches the many steps in keeping accounts for a business. The bookkeeping students learn the sig- nificance of customers and creditors. Its value is such that all but a very few of the seniors are enrolled in the class. Neatness and accuracy are stressed throughout the course. We Developing the ability to operate and maintain the typewriter efficiently and accurately requires a great deal of practice. Arranging typewritten ma- terial in attractive and acceptable form and at the same time giving at- tention to content, is an important phase of the course. The typing stu- dents develop the habit of proofread- ing accurately and acquire a critical attitude toward spelling. punctuation. and syllabication of words. Being able to manipulate a typewriter is, indeed, a neat and rapid means of preparing documents of all sorts. Sffwffliamf The student who wishes to embark on a stenographic career should be able to take dictation with a minimum of time and effort. The material used in dictation is carefully selected in order to train for specific objectives. Ability in English composition and will- ingness to work conscientiously are two important qualities of the pupil who may expect to be successful in accomplishing a good shorthand tech- nique. 0m0W'0w5 lfwinedd -ls il' Mint-5

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,fplayaicaf glclucafion The chief purposes ot the girls' physi- cal education classes are to develop co-ordination. good health habits, fair play, self control. poise, and to learn the rules ot the major sports in which they participate. During the first months of the year the girls play soccer and softball out of doors. Girls' basketball intramurals are played at the end of the year between the classes with the linalists competing in assembly. 58 ow , pAy5ica! gyucafion. The boys' physical education classes are an essential part of the school's health program. Tumbling. boxing. wrestling and gymnastics are the main sports carried on under the direction of Coach Gardner. Sportsmanship and team cooperation are stressed in all the activities in which the boys par- ticipate. This training gives them a needed change lrom the mental work of the day. rage unc!