Platteview High School - Trojan Yearbook (Platteview, NE)

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Special Education Above: Mrs. Latham displaying the various activities that Platteview has to offer. The special education department, headed by Mrs. Latham, studies many different things in the areas of language, social studies and math throughout the year. Mrs. Latham is able to aid her students in the areas where they are deficient and give particular help on an individual basis. Basic skills are integrated with real-life experiences so a purposeness is realized in academic pursuits. Oral and written communi- cation is emphasized so students can realize a security in expressing themselves knowledgeably on current topics. 15

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One of the busiest departments in school this year was the art department. Among their var- ious classes, the students fur- nished decorations for the Christmas Program and also the Spring Tea. Pictured left is Andrhea Giese painting blocks for the annual grade- school musical. Several sen- ior high art classes attended an art clinic this year, as well as having several works en- tered in various contests and displays. Mr. Bates, head of the department, has brought many new and unique ideas to Platteview. and has created many images of beauty by his decorative contributions. 14

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Physical Education Rounds The Student Above far left: Mr. Brandenburg An important aspect of eve- ry human in the United States is his physical fitness. Each student enrolled in our high school is required to have two years of physical educa- tion. Mr. Brandenburg, head of the athletic department; teaches rules and techniques of gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, tennis, archery and many other sports. A student teacher, Ross Ri- denour, assisted Mr. Brand- enburg the last nine weeks with tennis and archery tournaments and physical fitness tests which term- inated the year.