Sunset Hill High School - Sundial Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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snnmmnzmra '99 Maxxum' A M, ,,-' f Y 'Hi f V H , , ,HW Y -mi--U------W 6 -Q '- ..- ,...:Q. atifica- eather pupi1's given ne free me in- .s ever e fifth ieeded fer the E their il may ng the t sense ethods during course verage 1 for a neglect . The :o take ,o poor tration, rement rt from my tele- :he use ns and Jl days : be no pupils r recre- SCHOOL PARTIES r Evening parties are given each month which are in charge of some group of the High School. These parties close at half past ten and are of a very simple type. The pupils are encouraged to keep a spirit of wholesome fun and to develop resourcefulness in finding and providing enjoyment through their own efforts. Vile wish them to find pleasure in natural, simple things and be free from sophistication, and artificiality in their social life. The blight of the times lies in the too early maturity of our youth. The preparation of these school parties is one of the means for pro- moting school spirit and a mutual understanding among the mem- bers of the various class groups. Some of the best school mem- ories center about these occasions. t SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS The school tries to adapt the program arrangements of the school to other important claims upon. the pupil's time. If the school is notified in: regard to music lessons and necessary appoint- ments for the chi1d's health, consideration will be given and the time planned for. P MORNING EXERCISES It has been the custom of the school to come together fre- quently to share with one another the good things of interest in the life of the separate groups. The subjects presented grow di- rectly from the classroom studies and activities. These gatherings are not an attempt at show nor are they a mere exhibit but are inspired by the desire to contribute something of the best of the particular group interests for the benefit and pleasure of the whole school. By means of these assemblies the school maintains its sense of unity and a sympathetic relationship between its older and younger members. An attitude of love and understanding of childhood is fostered in the relations of the older girls with the little children and the subjects presented by the older children en- large the interests of those younger. The morning exercise presentation is often the motive which brings a piece of work to its finest culmination or serves as method of unifying and crystallizing the valuable informational details of a subject. All preparation is done thoughtfully and organized with deliberate care that the result may be one of merit in its literary and ....l9.....

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