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

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Orientation day events familiarize sophomores . . .newcomers gathered in auditori- um. . .received introductory mes- sages. . .viewed cheerleader forma- tions. . .Student Congress president reported innovations. . .perplexed pupils visited advisory units. . .ac- quired puzzling schedules. . .sought direction from competent guides . . .Public Relations Department . . .solving conflicts in scheduling . . .classes met briefly. . . ln anticipation of a large sophomore crowd, StuCo executives add Hnishing touches to a huge banner for orientation. i vi i I E L ii ' Z Q 1 in 3 t an Q em in gh. e lla' . unit fx A perplexed sophomore shrinks into the security of his shirt, seeking privacy ' ' ' we x amidst the haste of orientation day. Considering various routes to class, Arthur Peasley passes by a fellow student, leaving him to discover his own way. 'H-v.

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Summer events spark efforts . . .continuation of scholastic pro- grams. . .Vikettes and band com- bined talents. . .perfecting style. . . novel marches. . .half-time show at Chiefs' game climaxed frequent practices. . ,StuCo leaders met with Dr. johnson.. .devising new format. . .four main councils re- placed obsolete committee system ...introducing increased student participation. . .a reorganized Pep Club programmed publicity and events for the year. . .Driver's Ed. met in Little Theater. . .correlating classroom lessons with various types of driving experience. . . Karen Valentino explains to janet Selves executive decisions affecting the re- cently-constructed system of councils. While practicing in the cool of a summer evening, band musicians perfect group precision for up-coming fall session. Calling a haliiwheel command, captain janet Bowen directs a summer drill ses- sion aimed at perfecting Vileette style.

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Lynn Davis and Kathy Marland take advantage of study hall mini-course op- tions to satisfv macrame interests. Deserted and left with littered remnants of a tedious day, the new bridge reflects re vengeful attitude ofstuden ts. K-9 ew options enrich. study hall . . .valuable learning opportunities . . .providing wide variety in study format. . .mini-courses assembled on bridge. . .glimpses into art. . .ln- dian crafts. . .macrame. . .interest groups cultivated students' com- mon concerns throughout the year. . v Left in quiet solitude on the bridge, Gary Crane remembers the previous multitudes of pupils once crowding benches. . . .probing ecology. . .chess, . .radio broadcasting. . .resource centers of fered department-related materials . . .relieving crowded library condi- tions. . .new furniture enhanced student center. . .counseling areas on the bridge. . .