Pratt High School - Mirror Yearbook (Pratt, KS)

Page 13 text:

Our school boasts a well-rounded math- ematics department, which offers five math courses. These courses range from a general one, useful in everyday living, to more difficult ones for those who plan to major in a scientific field. V.K, Coffman teaches general math, which is a review of arithmetic with a brief introduction to algebra and geometry. Mr. Coffman and Walter Blake both teach algebra, an important course basic for those who intend to study higher mathematics. Miss Helen Forbes and Mrs. Keith Fish are the plane geometry teachers. In this class, students learn to use established premises to develop new proof. Geometry is useful not only as a mathematical course, but it also teaches you to think logically. Dwight B. Hardy teaches the more advanced math courses, advanced algebra and solid geometry. Advanced algebra continues the study of first year algebra, and solid geometry is the geometry including areas and volumes of three dimen- sional solids. Helen Forbes, Walter Blake, Dwight Hardy, and V. K. Coffman .Jn a Diveuae and 'Pnactical cu'lfliCulum Preparing our secretaries and businessmen of tomorrow are our commerce teachers, Miss Edith McMullen, Tom Anderson, and LeRoy Uhler. Miss McMullen teaches shorthand, in which the students learn to take dictation by writing symbols in place of words. Mr. Anderson teaches bookkeeping, business law, where a general knowledge of law in connection with business is gained, and salesmanship, in which convincing sales talks are given about everything from toothbrushes to airplanes. Mr. Uhler teaches typing 1 and ll, this being the first year typing 11 has been offered. Tom Anderson and Edith McMullen Our industrial arts de- partment is expanding and Merle Mitchell, Keith Fish, B. F, Griffith CICVCIOPIHS- fakmg full , advantage of the new Pedlgo Useful Arts Building, Keith Fish teaches vocational ag- riculture, which includes the study of crops, livestock farm mechanics, and man- agement. Merle Mitchell teaches sheet metal, elec- tricity, and motor mechanics which includes the theory and repair of automobiles. Advanced woodwork, in which each boy selects one big project for the year, drawing, and ninth grade woodwork and drawin are taught by B. F. Griffisi. Driver Education is taught by Lee H. Shepard. After satisfactory completion of this course, students are issued a State Drivers License,

Page 12 text:

LEFT TO RIGHT: Joe Giewartowski. Norman Radke, Floyd Carpenter, and Esther Workman. The band, directed by Norman Radke, provides color and spirit at football games and parades, such as the The aim of this de- partment isto develop in students an appreciation of the fine arts and a desire to participate in them, enriching their lives with the beauty of music and art. The vocal music instructor is Floyd Carpenter. He leads the boy's and girl's glee clubs, A Capella choir, and various ensembles. Besides learning to read music and get good tone production, they concentrate on getting a large number of songs ready for performance State Fair parade. Pep band, a group selected from the regular band, helps build enthusiasm at basketball games, pep assemblies and parades, and pro- vides music for our crowning ceremonies. Both the S4 Jean Bailey and Virginia Semi band and vocal groups give special concerts and participate in the district music festival. Joe Giewartowski is the leader of the orchestra. They also give concerts and play at special functions, and take part in the western Kansas Orchestra Festival, Miss Esther Workman teaches Art 1 and 11. The fundamentals of drawing, painting, and crafts are studied, with the students working on many projects. In the Spring there is an art exhibit in which at least one piece of art from each student is shown. Equipped to Puovide Vanied Jnatfruction Helping students to learn to use the library efficiently are our two librarians, Virginia Senti at Liberty and Jean Bailey at the Ir. College. At Liberty, student helpers aid in the operation of the library, and in senior high, a credit class in library science is offered to juniors and seniors. Whether it is some technical information you need, or you are looking for a good mystery story, you can be sure to find just what you want in our well-organized libraries with the help of our efficient librarians and student helpers. In the English department we learn the fundamentals of an att we will use the rest of our lives--the art of speaking and writing. Helping us to develop these skills are our English teachers. The ninth grade teacher is Miss Lois Hogue. Good reading habits and wide reading interests are emphasized in her class. Milton Senti is the sophomore English teacher. A broad variety of literature is emphasized in his class, including modem stories and poetry, and such classics as Julius Caesar and Idvls of the King, Duane Shuielberger teaches English 111 and journalism. A big pro- ject in English 111 is the pro- duction of a research theme by each student. The journalism class writes our school paper, the Mirror, Mrs. Christine Lunt and Everett Brown are the speech teachers. Besides learn- ing to deliver various types of speeches, students in this class also study drama and partici- pate in speech contests and festivals. As sixty per cent of the English words are derived from Latin. Mrs. Marie Coulter's Latin 11 class may also be considered a part of this department. Here a study is made of the history of Rome as parts of gag-sag are translated. Everett Brown. Milton Senti. Lois Hogue, and Duane Shufelberger. Sf-f

Page 14 text:

Our athletic program is useful not only in develop- ,-! ing bodies physically and mentally, but participation in sports teaches leadership, responsibility, and team- work, a knowledge of which leads to a richer and more successful life. As people and schools of other towns look upon our athletic pro- gram as being symbolic of the type of school we have, we are happy that ours is one of which to be proud. Few people realize how much time a boy who par- LeRoy Uhler, Bill Scofield, Lee Shepard, and Jack Wallace ticipates in sports devotes to them. For instance, a football player may spend fifteen to twenty hours per week practicing and actual game time. There are qualifications to be met before a boy can participate in sports, such as satisfactory grades in at least three -fourths of his school work. The season for the first sport of the year, football, runs from the first of September until Thanksgiving. Nine games were scheduled this year with other members of the West Central Kansas League. To win a football letter, a boy must play at least sixteen quarters or be a senior who has played three years. The football coach is Jack P. Wallace and assistant coach is LeRoy Uhler. The basketball coach is Bill Scofield. Basketball season runs from November to March, with sixteen regular games being played. District and regional tournaments are also participated ln. To win a basketball letter, a boy must have acceptable grades and the recommendation of the coach. The Spring sports are track, golf and tennis. L, O, Dickerson is track coach, Everett Brown, golf coach, and Walter Blake coaches tennis. Miss Shirley Smith coaches girl's tennis. Those participating in these sports have matches and relays with other schools, and have to meet definite qualifications to win a letter. The junior high athletic program is similar to senior high's, although fewer games are played. Junior high track and football coach is Lee Shepard and basketball coach is Walter Blake. Cultuned Advantages Gbbeu an Abundant School Life Shirley Smith and Edward Wade Directing the physical education program of our school is the job of Miss Shirley Smith and Edward Wade. As one year su- 1 of physical education is required for graduation, every student comes in contact with this department. Miss Smith teaches seventh, eighth and ninth grade girl's physical education. Such sports as soccer, speedball, softball, basketball, volleyball, recreational sports such as table tennis and shuffleboard, and folk, square, and social dancing are taught. An emphasis is placed on health and posture. Mr. Wade is director of boy's physical education, and is also director of the intramural pro- gram, in which seventh and eighth graders schedule football and basketball games and track meets among themselves. Football, track, volleyball, basketball, and minor sports are taught. Besides better muscle co-ordination and healthier bodies, other important things gained from physical education are sportsmanship and learning to get along with others. It is here that Pratt High's future track, basketball, and football teams are developed,