Raytown High School - Ramizzou Yearbook (Raytown, MO)

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-va N , . 'Bd The summer heat does not bother summer school students. First Annual Summer School A timed writing is clocked by Raymond Yust in Typing I. rf, I Mary Howard explains the use of the Craig Reader to Devel- opmental Reading, a summer school class. Maurice Gibler teaches science to eager summer students. :L L

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Largest Driver Ed class in the history of Raytown High was taught by Mr. Starr in summer school. Ambitious Students Attend Raytown High Sehool's ...sling The day's heat doesn't deter Mr. Haxton from teaching history. Appearing as a possible beginning of a trend to eventual year-round school, Raytown's summer school program of l963 was acomplete success. Mr. Joe Edwards, curriculum coordi- nator for the school district and the director of the summer program, said that a grand total of l,l27 students participated. During summer school students and teachers battled the heat which reached into the upper nineties many days of the two three-week semesters which began on June lO. They studied subjects that ranged from world or American history and typing to driver education which boasted the largest class. Unlike the past when the summer schools were generally considered to be for those who had failed a needed course during the regular school term, the enrollment showed two-thirds of the students involved in the program were taking the work to improve themselves, broaden their knowledge, or to complete a course which was needed but could not be worked into the winter school year's program. Mr. Edwards indicated that he thought the success of the 1963 summer school was due greatly to the top quality of the teachers who participated in the program. He said that the school board of education had screened the teachers who were used for the summer. The Raytown schools are planning to carry out the same type of program next summer that was used last summer only with a more greatly expanded curriculum to be offered.

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'Nd' Y!-t,'-r S' erc.'S2 ESTHER PACKARD DOROTHY MITCHELL ROBERT SCHUPP LARRY KEISKER The Fine Arts Are Not Forgotten at Baytown 'ff t t 'lag 5 Q. suv, M 'fu -77,5 32' t 'MT322 ' .. Wjngvyu mga ...gave ' iff-,., H 'H , f A . The band, led by Mr. Schupp, prepares for winter concert. Well-known throughout the state of Missouri as well as at home in Raytown, the Music Department of Raytown High School has continued to uphold its superior standards. Each year the band, orchestra, choir, and glee clubs are asked to perform at many civic, school, state, and national events. A number of concerts are given annually by the band and orchestra while the choir has participated in several school assemblies and pep rallies. It is the objective and purpose of the department to present a cultural program of education and entertainment to all of those involved in the music classes. Teaching the student appreciation of the arts and preparing him for future art education is achieved through the work of the Art De- partment. The program is basic with the re- quirement that all students complete all problems and projects each quarter. Included in these projects are drawing and design problems, paper and crafts, and book Work with tests. The Art Department, which sponsors the Brush and Pallet Club helps make the cafeteria festive during such holidays as Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Dave Burleson works on intricate sculpture of Balsa Wood.