Mount Vernon High School - Skagina Yearbook (Mount Vernon, WA)

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RUSSI I L CI-IRISTENSEN - WWSC Il X I5 I d., sociology, geography, Pos- ttcs. OSI I'II DAY - Northwestern Oklaho- n 1 St ut College BS., L' ol Oklahoma X I S. and world history. golf. il R I' I.Ii Eli.-Xb - WWVSC ISA.. uorlcl history and geography, asst. foot- tn b tseball. OS IH INIURPHY - L' oIlV'B.A., tuttcnt problems and northwest history, XR JI IN NIiUI,IiY - WWWSCI ISA., xx ot ld history and geography. I I XXI PRINCSLIL - U of W BA. tits I Shistory. DNN Ill QLIALL - SPC B..-X., econom- ics I S history,basketball. CII XRI IES ROBERTS -Willamette T b isketb ill, Nlartin Hi-Y. '-l world and US. history. LISSI. I-sl. t .- VllC'I'N.'X5l is among thc many issues to appear in the daily newspaper. .ll ztghl, Nlr. XIurphy's stuclcnts scan for such items of interest to discuss during class. Interest Added to Information about the past is linked with current events in such cultural classes as social studies. for- eign language, music, and art. Mr. .loc Murphy's senior current problems classes enter their discus- sions around recent news events, using their histori- cal background as a basis for understanding world situations. Freshman geography classes are presently participating in a program involving only nine other schools in the nation. The ro ram, Hi h School P S S Geography Project, is sponsored by the National Sci- ence Foundation. Its purpose is to evaluate and revise given units of study in the field of geography. and to prepare a practical course from them for use in sec- ondary schools. French, German, and Spanish classes now concen- trate on speaking and pronunciation rather than .just reading and writing the language. Tapes of native I speakers and a language laboratory provide for the necessary individual practice. The music department plays both classical and modern music. Advanced students are encouraged through solo opportunities and ensemble groups to increase their musical understanding, appreciation, . and skill. Awareness is the key word in Mr. Gordon Fisher's art classes. Drawing and painting provide ample opportunity for students to express themselves. Mr. I Fisher also helps students in gaining some apprecia- tion ofour artistic heritage. lffgglfxxg. f , Q , A 'Id T:, 6 , ' x -ff tt ,F A by 5 . if . ta., N V U :if I 5, .shl f tw' -tttt l K, .... W I-A 575 jig' 1 'itt , V K t . WOW 'iii ., 16 9

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OUl'SlDE REAUING is strongly emphasized by all English teachers. Bill Paul and Alzinllohnson. riglif. rcprcscnt Il typical library scene. English Teachers Strive To Provide Varied Ideas English teachers strive to help students become literate readers, competent writers, and self-assured speakers. 'LEach year, we hold classes to improve our own skills and maintain communication about cur- rent trends in English, explains Miss Geraldine Hofer, English department head. Various classes are offered to suit the needs and interests of all students. Mr. Archie Vivian teaches a course in business English dealing with written and oral communication in the business world. Creative writing. taught by Mr. Jim johnson, is designed to supplement the natural talent of creative students by providing useful forms and channels for energy, along with helpful evaluation and criticism. Miss Hofer's advanced placement English class is offered to top students who are capable of doing col- lege-level work. By scoring high on a test given in the spring, these students can obtain college credit for the study-they have done. The highlight of the year was a trip to the Seattle Repertory Theater in December to see HThe Cruci- ble by Arthur Miller. This trip gave many students their hrst opportunity to see professional drama pre- formed on the stage. MARY ALLAN - U ofll' B.A., Eng- DONNA FOWLER - OSU BA., Eng lish. lish. debate. PAUL BARTON-EWSC B.A., Eng- IJIANNE GRANT - NVSU B.A.. Eng- lish, Thcspians. all-school play. lish. IAMES BEASLEY-WWVSC BA., WSU GERALDINE HOFER - L' of O B,A.. BS.. VVSU MS., English, freshman English, humanities. dept. head. football and basketball, JAMES -IOHNSON - WVVSC B,A,. MARILYN CZHICORATICH - U of O English. creative writing. li.A.. English, lournalism. Skagina, Bulldog, Quill and Scroll, 18