Paseo High School - Paseon Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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Word study, fused to diction, formulates communication complexities Miss Nina Virginia Bailey, Eng- lish and speech instructor, spon- sors Mask and Wig. Cooking and knitting are her main out- side interests. Miss Josephine Baity, English instructor, is a world traveler. At Paseo she is sponsor of the Book Crew. English instructors are occupied every day of the school year in an effort to give Paseo students more than a mechanical knowl- edge of the English language. Attaining an extensive vocabulary is one of the new aims of the English Department. Offered to the seniors are the English Literature classes which teach of the history and heritage of the English language. One of Paseo's chief assets is the Paseo Press, a bi-weekly news- paper which is produced completely by the journalism and printing staffs. The concentrated study of English and the related subjects of speech and drama prepare students for college and for future success in adult life. Mrs. Margaret Falls, English in- structor, serves as sponsor of Jr. Y-Teens. In her spare time Mrs. Falls enjoys reading. Miss Alfrada Bock, speech and drama instructor, spends much time directing Paseo's fall and senior plays. In the summer, she enjoys traveling. Mrs. Magdalen Downie, English instructor, is the advisor of the Paseo Press. Golfing and reading take up much of her leisure time. Mr. H. Gersh, English instructor, is the sponsor of the Chess Club. He enjoys traveling and collecting classical records. 1 l rf Z fi X Mr. instru plays furniti 1 ? w Z Miss Englis severa sional

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Q -Q' 'f'-------- -F--Y.-.W--,.,,-..,,,,,s, ,....-......,.,. w K Q S X X H Vice 1pli- ges. Mr. S. Passiglia Miss Rose McMaster Paseo sophomores received their counseling from Miss McMaster. She guided students on to better futures by helping them choose courses matched with their ability and interests. Mr. Passiglia served his first year at Paseo by counseling the eighth graders and freshmen. Advising students in choosing proper courses for their remaining high school years was Mr. Passiglia's main duty. Mr. Fred Miller Guiding seniors to colleges and profes- sions, Mr. Miller has been instrumental in many H Paseoite's future. He administered tests and Sponsored the Hundred Girls Club. Miss Hortense Schaller Miss Schaller, in her first year at Paseo, counseled the junior class. She was co-sponsor of the A.A.U.W. and helped administer tests. 13

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year nowl- fulary o the istory news- and ts of lture h in- f J r. Mrs. , ' X ctor, Ilub. :ting ff In Mr. Burl D. Harmon, English instructor, enjoys modern jazz. He plays the guitar and refinishes furniture in his leisure time. J Mr. R. Michael Montgall, English and French instructor, coaches the Freshman basketball and track teams. In his spare time he raises dogs. Miss Mary Elizabeth Manlove, English instructor, belongs to several social, civic and profes- sional organizations. Mr. R. D. Richmond, English instructor, sponsors .luntos Liter- ary Society and the Inter-Club Council. The theater is one of his outside interests. . . 'G Mrs. Mary ,loan Wille is an in- structor of Paseo's special classes. Cooking and gardening are her main outside activities. I Mrs. Edna B. Wootton, English teacher, enjoys knitting and col- lecting stamps and coins. Parents attending Open House d i s c u s s classroom procedures with teachers. 15