Palmer High School - Terror Trail Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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' Q.: 7 ' W , .J Mr Charles Meeker MF- Frank Gilles During the summer Charles A. Meeker, who was awarded his B.M.S. degree from the University of Denver, teaches music theory at this uni- versity. His hobbies include dramatics, photography, and music composition. Frank H. Gilles is the choir oi- rector at C.S.H.S. He received a B.A. degree from Saint Iohn's Univer- sity and Colorado College. He enjoys baseball, football, and billiards. ln the summer he instructs students on string instruments. Mr Gilles directs the choir for a civic engagement. i I . I One of Mr. Iackson's main activities is directing the band. Mr, Gus Iackgon Mr. Ronald Mills Gus E. Iackson, band director at C.S.H.S., has received a B.M.E. degree from Vanclercook Conserva- tory in Chicago and an degree from Colorado University. He likes to collect recordings and has written several of the school songs. Ronald K. Mills, assistant band director at C.S.l'l.S., holds a B.M.E. degree from Wichita University in Kansas. He enjoys skiing, swimming, music, and bowling. He plays a french horn in the Colorado Springs Sym- phony Orchestra. Faculty 23

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Gardening, fishing, and music Fine Arts Brings Culture to Students Many courses are included in the line and practical arts de- partment. Among these are band, choir, art, dramatics, ra- dio training, home economics, and drivers' training. The home economics depart- ment proposes to help students maintain democratic relation- ships in family life, to lead full, active, purposeful lives, to de- velop an understanding of hu- man nature and social respon- sibility, and to aid in the mas- tering of tools and skills for homemaking. This department offers home living, foods and family, clothing and family, and advanced clothing. Two teachers make up the drivers' training staff. This course is offered to promote courteous, conscientious drivers and to give students the type of instruction conducive to good driving before they graduate from high school. Adult dri- vers' training and motor scoot- er driving instructions are also taught. The instrumental and vocal music departments teach the appreciation and understanding of good music and contribute to good public relations be- tween the school and the com- munity. C.S.H.S. has two in- strumental and two vocal music teachers. Among their extra curricular activities are per- forming for athletic events and service clubs, and presenting assembly programs, Christmas concerts, and formal concerts. Beginning and advanced art and dramatics courses. aid stu- dents to develop talent and aes- thetic appreciation. The newest subject taught in the fine and practical arts de- partment is radio training. lg ll ills? .23 jg, Mrs. Marjorie Aurand Miss Esther Sallee Recently Marjorie F. Aurand took trips to Europe and Mexico. She has attended Iuniata College where she obtained her B.S. degree and Co- lumbia University where she was granted her M.A. degree. are KSHS, the school radio station, enables students to learn the techniques of positions in the radio field. the hobbies enjoyed by Esther A. Sallee. She is co-sponsor of the Home Economics Club. She was granted her B.,S. degree from Central State College and her M.S. degree from Oklahoma State University. Robert L. Card, the manager of iv lx, ,ff KSHS, the school's radio station, has received an M.A. degree from Col- orado State College. He also teaches general science and likes to play ten- nis and pingpong. Masque and Sandal. National Thes- pians, Ushers Club, Road Show, and the Stage Crew are all responsibilities of Homer Paris. Mr. Paris, teacher of dramatics, holds a B.A. degree from Denver University and an M.A. degree from Michigan State Univer- sity. Mr. Robert Card Mr. Homer Paris :L e 4' -- X ' L5 T e 1 Mr. George Kalber Mr. Roger Norton Among the many sports enjoyed DY George M. Kalber are football, wrestling, and track. He holds a B.A. degree from Colorado State College of Education. Mr. Kalber is one of the teachers of drivers' training. 22 Faculty Holding a B.A. degree from Colo- rado State College is Roger L. Norton. He teaches driver education to adult night classes. Among the many hob- bies that Mr. Norton has are wood- working, amateur television repairing. and playing tennis and chess. Mr. Lloyd Samuelson Painting portraits and landscapes is the hobby of Lloyd Samuelson, art teacher at C.S.H.S. He attended Antioch College and William and Mary College. Mr. Samuelson ob- tained a B.A. from William and Mary College and his M.A. degree is from Colorado College.

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Mr. lohn Cameron Iohn L. Cameron, director of indus- trial arts and vocational arts, is the principal of night school. Mr. Cam- eron attended Colorado AGM and Colorado State University where he received both his B.S. and M.S. de- grees. Industrial arts and vocational arts make up the industrial education de- partment. The department proposes to prepare the high school student for em- ployment and for further training in a trade upon completion of high school. Subjects offered by the eleven teachers in the industrial education department include electronics, building trades, drafting, printing, machine shop, auto mechanics, mechanical drawing, Wood- working, and general crafts. All of these subjects may be taken as elect- ives. Students Receive Practical Training from Industrial Department .r:' - sill' a. . it 7 V Hx F9 ' 1 IJ ' X '- ,- V LH -, L '... '-' . Mrs. Charles Christensen Roger L. Barnes was employed at K 6 S Metal Products through the summer months. Mr. Barnes was granted his B.S. degree from Colorado tate University. His hobbies include wood carving and leather craft. Both hunting and fishin are en- joyed by Iames B. Barron. file attend- ed Colorado State University and Co- lorado University. During summer vacation, Mr. Barron took a trip to California. Four nights a week Chris W. Chris- tensen teaches lapidary in night school. Mr. Christensen attended the G. M. Training Center College at Fort Col- lins. His main hobby is traveling. Gary Stovern and Chuck Hinkle hoist the supports on the project house. Wesley E. Ketchem, rinting teach- er, was awarded an degree from Colorado State College. His hobbies include fishing, hunting, and camping. Building hi-fi equipment is Albert K. MacKenzie's main hobbv. Mr. Mac- Kenzie attended Colorado State Uni- versity for three and a half vears. He enjoys football and baseball also. 1:8 7 Mr. Wesley KetchemT Mr. Albert MacKenzie 24 Faculty --