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

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Relaxing from the perplexities of American Government during a ten minute break, Sue Davis, Tina Steffey, Linda Bryan, and Cynda Stolte stage a nutritious sit-in. Summer Crew Sample Finding their classes somewhat warmer, some- what longer, and somewhat more informal than regular fall classes, 297 students attended West's summer school session last June and July. This year's curriculum consisted of four courses: driver's education, personal typing, American government, and American history. Teachers and pupils started each day at 7:45, and returned to homes, pools, and jobs at noon. Twelve members of the Shawnee lVlission faculty taught the scholars. Functioning as temporary prin- cipal, lVlr. Dean Johnson co-ordinated activities during the special session. Guidance couselors, a new addition to the 1968 program, completed the administrative team by advising those needing aid. The June and July term resembled the fall terms in many ways. Students used the same texts and followed parallel basic study plans. As always, librarians remained on duty to assist with research work. Summer Vikings had the same goal as fall Vikings, to earn just one more credit towards the culminating activities of graduation. s Varied Academic Fare f wt... Glancing askance, Rita Baldwin reveals expected interest concerning her approaching turn in the driver's seat.

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New Doors 0pen For Vikings ln Special Ed Gaining recognition in education, a new program open to home-and hospital bound Vikings won approval at West. Homebound teaching enabled students to get credits for future graduation and college entrance. For pupils under leave of absence for a short term, the homebound instructor worked closely to the lessons of the regular teacher. During long-term programs, the tutor manipulated all pri- mary testing and grading. Four full-time teachers, plus a part-time crew of 50, performed this effica- cious service. Coping with the demands of society, classes of Special Education studied etiquette for a beneficial background in life. Reassuring their future employ- ment, the Vikings practiced methods of interview- ing. By securing jobs during the day, the students exercised their acquired skills. The daily curriculum, under supervision of lVlrs. Foster, Special Education tutor, included the necessary courses-English, his- tory and math. The capabilities of the Vikings plus past experience paved the way to their careers. fa i 7 J' H 'Y s , S 1 6 ' ll tl Suzanne Foster H 1 Temporarily assuming the role of the injured Captain Ahab in Moby Dick, Ron Hansen describes the seaman's spite. g ,.,,, 1.1 ,fig I n f .' 'Y x J f?,f'f'r' iii ' V M is I Special Services-Left to right: Mrs. Katie Lilliston-program coordinator for physically limited, lVlrs. Jean Bartee-homebound instructor, Mrs. Ethel lVlcDowell- instructor of special health, and lVlr. Gerald Garrett-homebound instructor.

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Reading the predictions of a young science fictionist, Miss Eilers, though disputing them, offers commendation for imaginative ideas. 26 Anna Cox Sue Goodnow Shirley Harris Sandra Jacob Gliding along as a disembodied spirit, Stephanie Clark portrays Shakespeare's Ghost of Banquo.