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

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Foreign Language and Art Departments offer opportunities for expression L The Foreign Language Depart- ment did not see many changes due to the high school switching to a 9- 12 format. French, German, and Spanish were still offered on four levels. Mr. Doug Peterson taught French, while Mr. Ed Gregory instructed in Ger- man. Miss Betty Baum and Miss Diane Hansen combined to teach the JUST A LITTLE MORE OF THIS -Mark Frank works diligently on his painting. HOW DO YOU STOP IT? -Mike Reublin works on his pottery project. if 8 5' 'Wk f . . .T sb , f t N ga.-F' fr .g g . T T, 5 K K zgz W , T it fr' .. ' , T' t . .g th K

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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.

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Spanish sections of foreign Ian- guage. Foreign language students also had the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of related activities. Some of these included the mak- ing of pinatas in Spanish I class to raise funds for a trip to a Mexican restaurant in Minneapolis, sampling food from various countries, and traveling abroad. WORK, WORK, AND MORE WORK -Becky Dunn, Julie Mills, and Lori Schultz work during The Art Department at MCHS defi- nitely noticed the switch to a 9-12 format because even though ninth grade classes were added to the cur- riculum no instructional staff was added to the present three teach- ers. Exploratory Art was still required to take elective courses in the de- partment. Essentials of Art was also added to the course selections. their Spanish class. The Art Department also planned to take its annual trip again. This year they planned to go to the Guth- rie Theatre and The Walker Art Cen- ter in Minneapolis. Mr. Phil Bradbury, Mr. Rohn Luker, and Ms. Jan Paulson com- prised the members of the Art De- partment which also sponsored var- ious awards at Awards Night in the spring. l'VE GOT ALL THE ANSWERS -Mr. Doug-Pe- tersen waits to deliver some advice in French. 'Mx ,- V1 'VP' 'W ,.--Q -Q. if' TIEMPO DE ESTUDIAR -Laurie Espinosa finds time to study in class. I rr A K'-. is Q.-a ,. 41, . -.. , Ti?-,vig .-:E COMFORTABLE Caroline Kiss tackles the next German assignment. HANGIN' IT UP -Chris Flohr hangs up her work. vs., . N.. -, 'sh img! ...K ...vu-.. ...r fa.-.... ...'.. ni. ....... ,... f?hs... .l. .fn--..g. . 4' ---'-1 ,,QM-iii -1 ,,, if' 9 3' l TX. , Ai , 2 if ni' , . A 4 5' ll if 1? , ,iififw yi' , 'ii ' ki A A rt!