Shawnee Mission Northwest High School - Lair Yearbook (Shawnee Mission, KS)

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take at break from school school. photo by Chris Assaf haping traditions teachers and classes alter academic traditions Continued from page 6... a common sight. Dissecting cats, touring the outdoor laboratory, competing in debate and forensics, attending Missouri Reperto- ry Theater productions, mock legisla- tures and elections, and Mathletics were among hands-on academic actvities designed to expand upon the classroom experience. Academic clubs were a large part of academics as well. New clubs like the Young Astronauts set precedents for the future, and existing clubs includ- ing Math Club and Science Club grew in numbers and experience to contin- ue the academic traditions of the past. Seven students were named Na- tional Merit Semi-Finalists, and thir- teen students were honored as Com- mended scholars. These achievements underlined academic excellence and high standards that were a Northwest tradition. Extra-curricular activities were a major part of most students' experi- ence in school. Involvement had al- ways been emphasized, and even more options were opened up to freshmen and sophomores to get in- ...continued on page 10 Opening 9 design by Darren Dupriest SUMMER VACATION IS a time to relax, work, and jennifer Bauman lays in the sun at the Colony Woods pool to .look her best when she returns to