Milbank High School - Kennel Yearbook (Milbank, SD)

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Robert Klemsasser was a 1980 graduate of Dakota Wesleyan College He spent a year in Germany as an AFS student, an experience which gave him excellent background for his position as teacher of German I, II and III and advisor of the German Club Mr Klemsas- ser also instructed two freshman English classes and served as assistant debate coach. This year. MHS began a chapter of Delta Epsilon Phi, a national German honorary fra- ternity This was the only chapter found in South Dakota Eligible students maintained a 3.6 average in German Larry Von Eschen instructed American Gov- ernment, Spanish I, II. and III, and advised the AFS Club and the senior class Mr Von Eschen stated Creo que esta es una escuela muy buena Todos los estudiantes tienen un solo proposito estudiar y apender I be- lieve this is a very good school All the stu- dents have one sole purpose to study and learn. FOREIGN LANGUAGES INCREASE CULTURE Spanish I introduced the fundamentals of Spanish grammar Spanish II progressed to greater involvement with emphasis on speak- ing, reading, and listening Spanish III worked for fluency and undertook a deeper study of Spanish. German I built conversational vocabulary and German II stressed grammar The stu- dents were required to keep a Deutsch diary German III students used Fortschritt Deutsch. which reviewed basic German Right: English I perfects the fine art of Transcedental Meditation. Below: Spanish isn't so hard when you get extra help. L. VonEschen, G. Ward. Lower Right: Does anybody have their vocab done? K. Christians, C. DeBoer, M Beare 18

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P.E. PROMOTES FITNESS IMIAXK :iu-n:u ILAIIIi HITT» A IK8KTON Physical Education and Health instructor at MHS for three years, Jeanne Forrette was a cheerleading advisor and a coach of track and gymnastics. The efforts have been more consistent this year, said P.E. and Health instructor Jeff Kosier, a graduate of SDSU. Most of his extra time was spent as an assistant coach of foot ball, track, and wrestling. A six week course in Health, which emphasized growth, first aid, CPR, and nutrition, was man datory for freshmen. The remainder of the year was dedicated to P.E. in an effort to get stu dents to appreciate and strive for physical fitness. Upper Left: Get ready for table tennis! Upper Right: Does somebody wann'a teach Bob how to play ping-pong? J. Forrette, L. Karels, B. Buttke. Lower Left: All Mr. Kosier does is order us around! D. Boogaard. Above: Two down and only 198 jumps to go! G. Koepke. I 17

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SOCIAL SCIENCES STIMULATE USEFUL KNOWLEDGE Kim Nelson, in his second year at MHS, taught American History and World Regions. Mr Nelson led the football team to a winning season and also coached junior varsity basket- ball Clarence Modm instructed classes in Ameri- can History and World Regions. He has been a part of the MHS staff for twenty-six years Warren Quail, a graduate of Dakota State College, taught American Government and So- ciology He also coached boys' basketball, freshman football, and track In American History, juniors learned about our history from the early years to the present Changes in trade, politics, and life- styles were studied Sociology class studied language, people, relationships, and social problems Sophomores in World Regions became ac- quainted with the locations of many countries which is a tricky way of saying MAPWORK! Students learned about the cultures of Eu- rope, Africa, Asia American Government surveyed topics rang- ing from the formation of our democracy to present U S problems Articles in TIME maga- zine were required reading. Since it was an election year, the classes spent much time having ‘friendly'' discussions about candi- dates and issues Far Left: The quarterback cuts to the right and, if he's lucky, he won't get schmucked! K Nelson, L. Gonzen- bach. Right: What are the six basic prin- ciples of Government? You're kid- ding! C. Schliesman, W. Quail. Lower Left: Have you ever seen such blazing excitement before in History? Below: Meet my pal, Cal! B Rethke, C. Modin.