Platteview High School - Trojan Yearbook (Platteview, NE)

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Mr. Mathers points out to Rita Randels the places in which vocal emphasis should be used. Speecli Department This year, speech was introduced into the High School curriculum for the first time being headed by Mr. Mathers. Mr. Mathers had received his Bachelor of Arts from San Diego State and his teachers certificate from the Omaha University. Along with Speech Mr. Mathers teaches English grades seventh, ninth, and tenth, and Social Studies grade seventh. Purpose of Speech is to learn to speak well in fromt of a group and also it keeps one thinking. Throughout the year the kids have had debates, individual talks, pantomimes, and demonstrations. Those participating in the one act play Clarence Wins Again were back row, left to right: Rodney Nielsen, and Gary Carmichael, from row, left to right; Karen Royal, Carol Seibold, Mary Erhart, and Kathy 8 this page sponsored by ERNIE'S AUTO REPAIR TOWING

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Engl isli Department Mrs. Dyer is one of the busiest teachers at Platteview High, who in addition to teaching sophomore, junior, and senior English, is the sponsor of the Honor Society and in charge of the library, which is devoted in providing the necessary reading tools or augmenting study in all areas. Mrs. Dyer has a B.S. and M.S. in education from the University of Nebraska and graduate hours above her masters degree. Mr. Johnson, who teaches ninth, eleventh, and twelfth English and German one and two, has a B.S. in education from the University of Nebraska. Mr. Johnson also directs the plays and besides devoting himself to the students at Platteview he has time for reading and traveling. THIS PAGE SPONSORED by SPRINGFIELD TRANSFER Experiences in English classes contrioute to the development of effective expression and interpretation of ideas, as well as the acquisition of broad under- standings and desirable attitudes needed for abundant living in a democracy. English, which is the tool of all learning, covers many areas through the course of the year. Such areas as grammar, vocabulary, and Hours of appre- ciation of literature - Macbeth, Julius Ceaser, Pygmalion, Return of the Native, poetry, and bio- graphies. All these will raise the level of appreciation of fine work to be enjoyed in later years of life.

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Social Studies Department Social study classes are designed to develope an understanding of our society by examining the relationship of our natural surroundings and the history of the various characteristics of our federal system of government and our economic system of capitalism. It is taught to instill in our mind the reasons why we are fighting for our liberties and the reasons why we should go on fighting. Mr. Roger Ray joined the faculty at Platteview two years ago. He teaches economics, American History, and government. Mr. Ray enjoys teaching the subject of American History, and he says that economics is the most difficult to teach. Mr. Ray says that he enjoys teaching for many reasons; among these are that is fullfills a high school ambition, that he enjoys working with the high school set, and that their is a definite advantage of long vacation. Mr. Ray received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Peru State College. He plans to Degin work on his Masters Degree some time in the near future. Besides coaching football and basket- ball teams, Mr. Salberg also teaches history and geography. He claims that history is the most difficult to tea.ch because it is dry and sometimes uninter- esting; and it presents a challenge to create the interest and excitement needed to hold the student's attention. Mr. Salberg has been at Platteview for the past two years. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Peru State College. Mr. Salberg, also, wishes to begin the work required to receive his Masters Degree in the near future. THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY LATHAM LUMBER CO.