Marion High School - Warrior Yearbook (Marion, KS)

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School began with many changes. Students entered the main building to find physical changes such as beige carpet on the walls and new bathrooms. “They are a 100 percent improvement over last year’s bathrooms.” Lori Endres Junior Along with physical changes came some changes in scheduling. The former 70 minute class periods were reduced to 55 minutes. Also, a 31 minute activi- ty period was added at the end of the day. To allow for this, school started ten minutes earlier. Likewise, a spring break in late March was included. “I don’t like the short lunch hours, but I think the seventh hour is good for organizational meetings.” Shawn Dalke Senior In addition, there were changes in faculty. Five teachers resigned; they were replaced by two others in English and Art. This resulted in curriculum cutbacks. For exam- ple, Physics, Sociology and World History were dropped completely. Algebra II and Trigonometry- Calculus were both taught during the same hour by Mr. Rex Wilson. “It doesn’t work well because I’m not able to help either group with their homework during class time. It also shortens the presentation and discussion time.” Mr. Rex Wilson Math Instructor Mrs. Pat Jackson was required to teach Government in two hours where it had been taught in three class periods previously. Despite these changes, MHS was still the same. Students still had problems; teachers still taught sentence structure, geometry proofs and the Revolutionary War. 7

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H ICS UT: Freshman. Mike Stewart dfeams about the end of the school day during seventh hour BKLOW: Water towers are usually symbolic of the town they represent. BOTTOM: Tee-shirts run rampant. Juniors. Sheri Grentz and Ix»ri Endres keep up with the latest fads by wearing tee-shirts with western themes.

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4Laughter and smiles Leadership comes in threes Mr. Darryl Woodson came to us with 28 years of experience in education, of which the last 24 have been in Kansas. Woodson is in his second year as Superinten- dent at Unified School District 408. Woodson, a native Oklahoman, believes that the challenges that the job of superintendent of schools holds is the improvement of communication. Woodson said he misses work- ing directly with young people but he tries to visit every classroom in the district at least 2 times per 9 weeks. To hear laughter and see smiles on peoples' faces are the most rewarding aspects of Principal Lee Dalrymple's job. Dalrymple, now in his second year as administrator at MHS, came to us from Syracuse, Kansas. The association with young peo- ple gives Dalrymple the incentive to continue his job. Counselor Mark Bradshaw, in his second year at MHS, said that a person in his position must establish trust with students, very slowly and by being myself in a relaxed way.” Bradshaw has been in education for nine years. Does the job ever depress him? Yes. he replied. TOP RIGHT: High school secretary Fern Friesen types the an Counselor Mark Bradshaw flashes a big grin as he puls the finishing nouncements for the day. ABOVE: Superintendent of Schools Darryl touches on a puzzle. Woodson stands bv his wife Hazel in their home BOTTOM RIGHT: 8