Shadle Park High School - Sporran Yearbook (Spokane, WA)

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The Humanities class was divided into four groups. While two of these small seminars were in ses- sion, two other groups of approxi- mately the same size studied indi- vidually in the library. These groups were a part of the plan for college level study and comments made by the students showed their effectiveness. One girl remarked on how each day was scheduled to prepare her for the days to follow and how this helped to ihcrease her understanding of every topic. New Course Gffers College Credits Humanities, a new course of- fered to seniors this year, gave the students an opportunity to study on a college level. They were able to delve into fine arts, philosophy, and heri- tage of English and history. Students spent two periods a day in this class combining independent study, seminars, lectures, and writing. Accord- ing to Mr. Frank Yuse, the seminars helped the student ask his own questions while challenging his opinions and positions. Mr. Frank Windishar, a new history teacher, shared class- time with Mr. Frank Yuse, who was also the instigator of the With a sigh of bewilderment, Ron Stoner drifts off into his own world of English literature. experimental, college - credit course. Since this was a college credited course, the class was required to do outside read- ing during the summer. They were expected to read the books well enough to pass any test or write any paper required. Two new faculty members were added to the English department this year. Mrs. Louise Forsyth headed a drama group. Mrs. Lynn Burn- ham directed a debate class from which the debate team for next year was chosen. This made a total of 16 teachers in the English department.

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In Math Dept. nM Af- -L---- AZJ T---l- Explaining the often confusing world of analytical geometry, Mr. Cecil Robinette enlists the aid of a blackboard graph. Carefully examining theorems, Lynn Endress solves a problem in a classroom assignment. EFS lnhaling chalk dust ceased to be a problem as Shadle math teachers began using over- head projectors to demon- strate methods of solving equations and problems. The projectors also benefitted the students by making explana- tions easier to follow. New hardbound books started to replace temporary SMSG lschool mathematics study groupsl books in advanced math classes. The department hopes to have new books for all classes within a few years. Teachers strove to emphasize the importance of mathema- tics to college bound students for future careers. Students display varied expres- sions as they ponder the complexi- ties of intermediate mathematics.