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

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is 5- Education on rolling wheels Motorcycle Ed. Harder than polishing silverware. . .A fe- male cyclist adds a feminine touch to the tedious task of cleaning a bike. Hitting the dusty trail. . .Over an untra- versed path, an amateur cyclist puts his newly acquired ability to the test. Preparing for the real thing. . .Eying the simulator screen before her, Katy Komin steers clear of traffic obstacles.

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Drivers' Education . . .Drivers' Education combined knowledge and experience, emphasizing greater safety in automotive transportation. . . Instruction repeatedly stressed traffic regulations and safety laws. . .ln-class discussions covered everything from mechan- Learning to operate an automobile proved to be much more complicated than Drivers' Ed. pupils expected. Begin- ners eagerly awaited a turn at the wheel while calm instructors fastened seat belts and inconspicuously situated their feet as close as possible to the special brake. In class, motorists listened closely to lectures concerning drunken driving and looked forward with mounting curiosity to lessons in the simulators. Instructors patiently tried to explain the inner workings of the engine, particularly to the female students in the class, in answer to the ever-present question, What makes the car go? ln after-school sessions of Motorcycle Education, novice cyclists faithlessly pushed pedals and grasped handles, hoping to avoid the little yellow cones in the paths. ics of the engine to emergency procedures. . .The course also dealt with emotions, attitudes, and responsibilities essential for defensive driving. . .Novices practiced in the parking lot for maneuverability, and later drove in traffic. . . KeitfLlBalrnuhart l l ' V Q ll: lames gi-rwnclgs 1' Q N X iw Eli? Q , ,fra Harvey Shepard David Smith Mel Williams llfftisl-f ITX Ready to go. . .The student driver remem- bers and thoughtfully completes the four- teen basic steps of starting a car. Close quarters. . .A drivers' education stu- dent squeezes through a tight spot in order to avoid scratching paint.

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NJROTC ...NIROTC served the pre-college branch of the Naval Reserve. . .Both high-ranked officers and cadets earned eligi- bility for valuable scholarships...Offering familiarization with the Navy, courses included astronomy, oceanography, ROTC cadets' clean and starched uniforms looked conspic- uous in an atmosphere dominated by jean wearers. Moreover, attire had to be tended to weekly before inspection. Some, however, forgot about their duty until the last minute. Annual trips taken to San Diego, Newport, and the Mediterranean gave cadets a chance and the pleasure of traveling on a ship. These also presented pupils with an opportunity to make practical use of their knowledge. The major concern of most students in ROTC was their future. Senior cadets hoped for one of the numerous available college scholarships. Since the program emphasized leadership, school sponsors took for granted that all of those involved were excellent college material. Pupils who chose a navy career were guaranteed high rank placement. and other related subjects...A nationwide policy change influenced West as ROTC welcomed female members... Hours spent on drill practice and weekly inspections occu- pied a large portion of the coed-participants' time. . . l YY, f ll 'T 'fT'-' T . NlROTC4Row one: Fred Zickwolf-company commander, Brian Gedstad-company com- mander, Tom Volkenant-executive officer. Row two: Chris Downing, Rod Maclochlan, Terry Cox, janet Moll, Diana Germond, Darla Hawkenberry, lim Vaczi, Keith Dortch, Thomas Vermilye, Douglas Freesemann. Row three: Alfred Horstman, Todd Edmonds, Dennis McKenzie, Bill Wilbur, Paul Leavitt, Claude Perry, Mike Moles, Dave Burns, Steve Wolford, Art Walsh. Row four: Tim Lyons, Dan Barbour, Paul Strahl, Michael Barbour, Scott Pratt, Mark Sutton, james Spivey, Mike Minto, Norby Foss, Gary Strahl, Keith Gray. Tomorrow's army. . .A recruiter's eye- catching display attracts the attention of a student with time between classes. Final inspection.. .ROTC cadets Dennis McKenzie and Mike Mole cautiously check their guns after cleaning.