Mason City High School - Masonian Yearbook (Mason City, IA)

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Music is big business The music department once again offered students an outlet for their creativity. Programs such as band, orchestra, and the many vocal groups allowed students to choose from among their musical interest. Many of these groups also pro- vided concerts throughout the year for various local groups and people. The band also helped create an atmosphere at pep assemblies and other events. They marched at foot- ball games and provided halftime en- DOUBLING UP -Brenda Lala and Teresa Dris- kell share their music, ONE MORE TIME -Darla Stanfield and Lori Schultz go through it one more time. TUNE UP -Linda Rueber and Donna O'Nell warm up. ,,...., 1 S

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The department now has nine teachers. The switch meant that teachers now have to share class- rooms for their courses. Classes in the department were designed to meet the variety of needs from students whether it be college prep or a general working knowledge of the world we live in. Topics dealing with evolution and creation, nuclear power, space, and others dominated the newspapers and provided food for thought in many of the science related areas. With labs, experiements, and class discussions students learned to ap- ply theories learned in class to the questions confronting our society today. The science classes attempted to provide the necessary information to help students better understand the world they live in today. Hopeful- ly with this information students will help make the correct choices in the future regarding themselves and their environment. ,fy gn, . Sq wg CONCENTRATION -Sophomore Tim Krieger k it it W 'T L' concentrates intently during a class discus- 5. - A sion. 'W 'T T TIME FOR A TALK Mr. Vrba takes class time ,Ragga . ff! I - to discuss the topic of the day. IT WHAT? -Jon Wade checks out the results of his latest lab.

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tertainment. Jazz band was also another vital part of the instrumental program. The choral area included groups such as Concert Choir, Varsity Choir, Mohawk Chorale, and Swing Choir. The orchestra also was an area which attracted students. They per- formed at events like Homecoming Coronation in addition to giving their traditional Christmas Concert. Many of these music groups also grew in number because of the in- creases population in the school. Business was another area that provided students with a wide vari- ety of choices for classes. The department strived to provide not only classroom instruction but also on the iob training through the various programs offered in that area. With the addition of the ninth grade a new course was offered for the department in General Business. Mr. Brookhart taught the course and was also the department's addi- tion from the middle schools. Many of the business courses were very popular with students who had decided which career to pursue. Students took classes in these areas with the hope that they would be better prepared to meet the demands of the outside world upon graduation. 1 N HOW FAST? -The typing class works on its speed during another assignment. DOUBLE CHECK -Angie Romlg works on an- other drill.