Poplar Bluff High School - Bluff Yearbook (Poplar Bluff, MO)

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We 2) e dicated Gar Tl ew (Budding Gctober 2j, igjj Many citizens of Poplar Blufl toured the new P.B.H.S. on Dedication Day, October 27, 1957. Students, parents, teachers, and members of the Board of Education combined their efforts to make the Open House ceremonies an occasion that would long be remembered.

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. Applied Academics Under the leadership of Hert Wickman, members of the art classes are striving to further scholastic in- terest in, and understanding of art by developing a better appreciation of the basic principles through self-ex- pression and general application. In the physical education department, Mrs. Powers, Mr. Wyatt, Mr. McKeel, Mr. Gibbs, and Mr. Wickham are trying to aid normal body growth and promote hygienic habits of exercise. They endeavor to present a sportsmanlike program of physically wholesome, mentally stimulating, and socially sound activities which contribute to the present and future well-being of the students. 18 At P.B.H.S, the driver's training course promotes and encourages safe and courteous driving. During the two sem- ester courses, Richard Kinder stresses self-confidence by requiring each pupil to drive in traffic. Through the use of visual aids, eye tests, text- book material, movies,and the necessary information re- quired to pass their State drivers' test, each student is personally helped to become a skilled, safe, and courteous driver.

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 W.R. Martin, Treasurer; Bernard Wheetley; Robert Hyde; V.H. Steward; Ray Penney, Secretary, Willard Garrison, not E.E. Carr, President; Earl Baumgardner, Vice President; present for picture. Board of Education 20 RAY PENNEY Business Manager