Sumner Academy of Arts and Science - Excalibur Yearbook (Kansas City, KS)

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-1? db Under the disguise of a somewhat comical character dressed in a fisherman's cap and cowboy boots, is the invincible Mr. Roberts. Teaching is exciting, for the students are interested in achieving the most from their academics. The students are the best here. Mr. Roberts feels he can really teach now. Besides having an educational career, Mr. Roberts' hobbies are hiking, sailing, backpacking, skiing, and flying aircraft. I l l 6 i l 5 Mr. Elbl is the head chemist and head ten- nis bum of Sumner Academy. He thinks that all the problems of the world can be worked out on a Texas instruments SR-30 calculator. When a student recently dropped his eye-dropper in the sulfuric acid bottle by mistake, he said, Don't feel bad. Every year, some rookie does that! Rumors that Mr. Elbl will soon enroll in the Don Rickles School for insult Comedians are entirely false. Science Looks Ahead The Science department offers diverse courses designed to ac- quaint students with the various fields available in this area.. Courses range from the intriguing subject of astronomy, to more basic courses that will be needed by many students in college such as chemistry and physics. The Science department has only scratched the surface as far as realizing its potential is concern- ed. lt has excellent facilities for class, group, independent, and in- dividual study. ln the years to come, it is certain that both the science students and faculty will witness increased productivity. 1. Mr. Dennis Marquis, BioloQYZ 2. Ms. Marian Hobbs, Biology, Matter 81 Energy. Careful instruction is an important part of learning, 3. Mr. Gerald Roberts, Geology, Earth 8 Space, Matter 81 Energy, 4. Mr. Marquis gets a chance to wear his hunting outfit to school on Sports Day, 5. Mr. Elbl supervises a student experiment with Richard Baker and Carolyn Sharpe, 6. Mr. Louis Elbl, Matter 8 Energy, Chemistry, Physics.

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Mrs. Winnie Ayers, a physical education instructor at Sumner Academy, adds a sparky magnetism to the first year of the Sabres' curriculum. Mrs. Ayers con- templates finishing her master's degree this summer. She expresses her versatility as she teaches swimming, modern dance, life saving courses, and gym floor exer- cises. Sumner Academy appears to be a change that she really likes. Her remark, Love it, tells it all. Mrs. Ayers promotes school spirit as she coaches her girls basketball team. Her hobbies include swimming and ice skating. 2 Mr. C. Carter, physical education teacher of the newly founded Sumner Academy of Arts and Sciences, received his M.S. educational degree at Central Missouri State University. He has taught at the former Sumner High School for many years. Mr. Carter is well respected by his students and fellow faculty members. This year he is head coach of the Cross Coun- try team in which he has received ex- cellent participation. He is head coach of the eighth grade basketball team. Mr. Carter's pride is in all his teams, but he has proved himself to be outstanding in track of which he is head coach. Mr. Carter is just one of the many valuable 3 assets of the Academy faculty. Variety in Physical Education The Physical Education department offers a wide variety of ac- tivities, some of which would certainly please everybody. Courses include swimming, gymnastics, health, first aid, team sports, in- dividual sports, archery, golf, and fencing. All eighth graders are required to take Experiences in Physical Education, which is designed to introduce them to the variety of physical education courses offered here at Sumner Academy. Business Courses Valuable The Business department is another essential area in the lives of Sumner Academy students. Specifically, students are required to enroll in typing in the eighth or ninth grade. Many sophomores, juniors, and seniors saw the necessity of typing this year when they were assigned term papers. Typing is not only necessary for students in their college work, it is also beneficial in the normal com- munication of daily living. In addi- tion, the Business department requires that juniors take American Free Enterprise and Consumer Decisions. This course is designed to teach students to manage their own economic resources through the study of the principals of economics. The course should prove truly prac- tical once students leave school and begin earning regular in- comes. 1. Ms. Lyn Floush, Typing, 2. Ms. Tari Marietta, Typing-American Free Enter- prise and Consumer Decisions, 3. Mrs. Winnie Ayers, physical educationp 4. Mr. Cecil Carter, physical education.