Shawnee Mission West High School - Saga Yearbook (Shawnee Mission, KS)

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i .fl l-an it A twanging guitar accompanies Bruce Brockman and Kathy Johnson as they wholeheartedly vocalize a Civil War ballad. Anxiously tallying honors points, Carol Fiddler, collaborat- ing with lVlr. Heitzman, plans a pre-emptive bid. Myriad Of Clubs Caters To Scholarly Interests Assembling to augment knowledge gained in cre- dit courses, afternoon clubs discussed contemporary communication and historic affairs. Scholars delved into trends in American thought, as well as current styles of poetry and fictional writing, reading select examples of each. Teen Round Table constructed and analyzed polls on such issues as dating codes. Extending their control over foreign languages, bi- linguists in French, Spanish, Latin, and German clubs sought information of life in countries speak- ing these tongues. Exchange students visited meet- ings as first-hand authorities on their homelands. Utilizing the half-hour sessions for supplementary research, pupils enrolled in biology and physical science clubs. ln Wildlife and Field Biology, scholars explored habits of nature's society. lVlath and Com- puter Technology introduced up-dated theories for both human and mechanical minds. Vocal and instrumental ensembles practiced for contest competition, as other musicians listened to melodies ranging from theatrical to folk, from spirit- uals to classics. Wielding charcoals and brushes, art- minded students developed original techniques in drawing and painting, learning advanced methods.

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With a surprised Who me? look, Cheryl Henry denies an allusion to her flippant deeds at the FTA convention. il W E, W 5 With exciting plans for an FTA poster, Marilyn Rake attempts to gain cooperation from a doubtful Gary Glick. nu- ---4

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X Matching wits on a checkered battlefield, Charlie Betros and lVlr. Strickler contemplate strategy for their next moves. Taking cautious and steady aim, Neil Clendenin squeezes the trigger of his rifle to send a round winging to the target. Group Activities Offer Diversion, Pace Break A new and versatile program of clubs joined the list of activities offered. At 3:05 each afternoon, students participated in service or interest groups which met in rooms of faculty sponsors. Rifle Club marksmen bettered their aim by prac- ticing on a firing range. During the colder weeks, other boys daydreamed of warmer fishing weather as they carefully tied lifelike flies for use as bait. During Thursday afternoons, wildlife enthusiasts studied the ways of fish, foul, and beast. Coin col- lectors and photographers shared knowledge and news pertaining to their respective hobbies. lVlany Vikings converted traditional parlor games into competitive contests of skill and strategy. A thorough understanding of bidding became very important for both bridge and pinochle players. Throughout the year, chess clubs held periodic tournaments and intra-club matches.