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

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Delegates Simulate A State Political Campaign Political rallies, campaign speeches, and election ballots identified the activities of the Boys' State Convention at the University of Kansas. Delegates Don Lankford, James Bradley, Mike Culbertson, Chuck Stevens, Ray lVlcCann, lVlarc Naster, and Shel- ley Bock attended June 2 through 9. After familiari- zing themselves with Kansas government, the Boys' Staters ran for positions on city, county, and state levels. interviewed and selected by a panel of facul- ty, representatives qualified in leadership traits. Sponsored by the American Legion, Girls' State continued one week from June 2. Representing West, Joan NlcCormick investigated city ordinances and completed mock bar exams. Campaigning for a senatorial seat, Joan designed posters and voiced her opinions to other Kansans. A formal banquet, the governor's ball, and an oration by Kansas Governor Docking signified the end of a memorable week. Boys' and Girls' Staters-Seated: Nlarc Naster, Don Lankford, Joan lVlcCormick, Carol Nothdurft, and lVlike Culbertson: Standing: Shelley Bock, Tim Robertson, Chuck Stevens, James Bradley, and Ray McCann. Ulf! S as 'fb fs 'Q 012 rg . , eQ3fg:,Ne,y - . -if mn. Re-enacting a typical scene from Boys' State, Ray NlcCann expresses his feelings on vital political issues of the day. We lO3 . Y '.,. EEK' . s

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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.

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1' I Achievement Standard - J gl l Spanish Honor Society Officers-Left to right: Jan Hoover- treasurer, Pat Tolson-vice president, Gary Ezzell-president, and Deborah Bower-secretary. Violet Russell mediates between Gary Ez- zel and an insulted Cynda Stolte in a play. V , A quiet, candlelit ceremony marked the stately climax of three years at S-IVI West for 100 students. At West's 1969 National Honor Society initiation, ten per cent of the seniors and five percent of the junior class solemnly recited a creed, promising to uphold the high standard which led to their selec- tion. Faculty members elected nominees on the ba- sis of character, scholarship, leadership abilities, and service contributions. Pupils first learned of the teachers decisions in an all-school assembly. Sandy Calvin and Dale King steered the two com- mittees which met throughout both semesters. These groups strove to inform underclassmen on scholarship qualifications and to arouse interest in NHS. Delving into Spanish literature, members of the Spanish Honor Society, Sociedad Honoraria Hispani- ca, chose the poet Garcia Lorca to represent their chapter. To attain membership, pupils participated in Spanish activities, including the Spanish State Contest, National Spanish Test, and Cervantes Day, and received three semester A's in Spanish. Spanish Honor Society-Seated: Connie Phegley, Jan Hoover, Cynda Stolte, and Kathy Armstrong. Standing: Michelle Goldwassar, Gary Ezzell, Pat Tolson and Kathy Nelson.