McPherson High School - Bullpup Yearbook (Mcpherson, KS)

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E GLIH Senior English - Mrsilarkie Raymond .junior English - Mrs. Byrlee Davidson Senior English - Mrs. Frances Edwards A sound knowledge of a language affords communication. And communication is imperative for learning. It is becoming increasingly evident that learning is a prerequisite for personal and public suc- cess and welfare. Mastering the English language - with all its complexities and diversities -is essential to students walking into a com- plex and diversified world. Speaking a language is only part of the English department,s job. Interpretation of language in literature is equally im- portant. From Chaucer to Tennyson or Emerson to Twain, literature has gained a decided foothold in scholastic impor- tance. Through the writing of such liter- ary immortals, students are offered a world of information that is both interest- ing and enjoyable. Literature and grammar are taught by Mrs. Margaret Starks, Miss Clella Nel- son, Mrs. Anne McGhee, Mrsjackie Raymond, Mr. Ralph Earles, Mrs. Frances Edwards, and Mrs. Byrlee Davidson. Through their efforts, stu- Sophomore English - Mrs. Anne Mt-Ghcc 'junior English - Mr. Ralph Earles dents learned the art ofthe English lan- guage and the men who mastered it with eloquent, classic beauty. l l 1 1 Sophomore English - Miss Clclla Nelson Junior English - Mrs, Margaret Starks

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KEY PER GN N EL A D CHGOL BOARD Superintendent of Schools Mr..loe Ostenberg. Assistant Superintendent of Schools Mr. Ted Washburn. Directing the complexities and diversified aspects of a rapidly growing school system are Mr. joe Ostenberg, Superintendent, and Mr. Ted Washburn, Assistant Superintendent. It is through their able direction that the schoolis policies and rulings are preserved and enforced. Also, they host the many visiting delegates wishing to observe the school. Their insight, wisdom, understanding, and capability make thc functioning ofthe school system more efiicient, thorough, and progressive. School Board - libflfflx' ROIV, ltjfi In right, Nfarvin Krehbiel, Brian Holloway, Wilbur Yoder. Bill Miller, l RO.YTROIl': Helen Swanson, Leona Holecek, Evaleigh Kinney. The seven school board members serve voluntarily to deal with any difficulties or necessities of ruling dealing with the unified school district. Their ded- ication in finding the most unbiased and equal regulations and operating school functions in the most efficient and organized way is to be greatly appreciated and respected. Through their discre- tion, necessary rules are formed and, working closely with the administration, carried out. MHS can be very proud of their governing body and the traditions they have helped to uphold.

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'VIr Unruh uses overhead to drive home assignments. Mr Ediger ponders one of his many interesting biology specimens. L BORATORY SCIE CE Mr. Zerger points out molecule to the bamed chemistry class. Laboratory sciences contain all the mysteries, complexities, and wonders of life. From dissecting a frog to determining properties of hydrochloric acid, MHS science courses are invigorating. It offers constant surprise because of its dependence on experiment and discovery. Under the direction of Mr. jay Frazier, Mr. Carl Ediger, and Mr. Garth Werner, biology attracts a great deal of attention and interest. Mr. Paul Zergeris capable direction insures a knowledgeable experience for stu- dents enrolling in Chemistry. The natural world is open to the students eager to uncover its mysteries. Taught by Mr. Roy Unruh, physics gives students the knowledge of the world of un-living objects. Visions ofa winning basketball team cloud Frazier's biological thoughts. l 1 2