Savannah High School - Savannual Yearbook (Savannah, MO)

Page 21 text:

class. tuild and ?cone their Sommer, Boysh ;ion teacher, stated, eight Lifting are 11d physical Lipower, 1d help the student mal adjustment to . The two classes dents stay in sports tivities after they 0 Jason Hurst 87, ion ushows me a lot Hts and the back- ;f Physical Educa- s - Math, Science, cial Studies - are tducation program. 301 system a step also prepares its L physically and 1y life. - Cindy Julia Glick h86 flaunts her balance beam techniques. Carrie Miller 87 gets into the Driverhs Ed car for her driving lesson. Jody Palmer h86 attempts to strengthen her legs in weightlifting. Electives J 17

Page 20 text:

Richard Garton i85 carefully 'aims at the target during Outdoor Skills class. All classes have a specific purpose. SOme are designed for beginners, while others are a continuance of knowledge already acquired. Driveris Education, Physical Education, Health and Weight Lifting are a few classes at SHS which help students to protect and better themselves for the present and future. According to Miss Debbie Wenzel, Driveris Education teacher, ttDriveris Education is designed to give the students an outlook on rules and regulations of the high- ways. It teaches them proper care of the car, how to drive a car and how to handle the automobile around obstacles and during emer- genciesfl Bruce Lundy 87 stated, that itDriverls Education at SHS will help you learn about the car, insurance and safety. Wenzel is also a Health teacher at SHS. The main objective of 16 x Electives Health class is ttto get the student started on a life long program of good hygiene and healthiness, to make them aware of their physical being and also to be aware of health factOrs and dangers? Allan Barr l87 commented that health education will help him learn about safety, basic skills and the right kind of ,foods to eat. Another Class somewhat relat- ed to health is Physical Education. According to Mrs. Linda Olden- burger, the objective of Girls P.E. tiis to give the girls a basic background in sports and get them physically fit. It also teaches them how to increase their physical activities and how to get along with others in a team situation? Gymnastics, also taught by Oldenburger, ttgives students an opportunity to become more aware of their fitness and strength. The class also helps students after graduation because they can contin- ue to develop, build and tone their bodies. J . Mr. Larry Sommer, Boyst Physical Education teacher, stated, ttP.E. and Weight Lifting are designed to build physiCal :power, mental power and help the Student in making personal adjustment to social activities. The two classes also help the students stay in sports and fitness activities after they graduate. According to Jason Hurst 87, Physical Education iishows me a lot about skills, sports and the back- ground history of Physical Educa- tionP Basic classes - Math, Science, English and Social Studies - are essential to an education program. However, a school system a step beyond the rest also prepares its students for a physically and mentally healthy life. - Cindy Funderburg

Page 22 text:

i t I u ' Glamour, thrill, pride and excitement. These are just a few of the many feelings we experienced after attending this yearts activi- ties. Sometimes things tried to get in the way of these even ts. For example, the weather for the Fall Homecoming parade did leave a bit to be desired; however it did not seem to put a damper on the ttmoodti The Savage spirit and enthu- jasm continued to climb til the very end. t ch hard work was put ectic hours ompile all, in our 0W1? y mark. - Jenn , efy Abov Occu BuIIc Righ Buck to be by t1