Wasson High School - Wahian Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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Miss Alberta Houck B.A., M.A., University of South Dakota Mrs. Opal Houseman B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University Mrs. Zella Ragsdale, Cowlfelof B.S., B.A., and M.A., University of Missouri .X R. ,M its X i L , of 13 Y 1 - I, f , . '21 is 'G X X Mrs. Malvina Robison B.A., Colorado College Miss Frances Wallingford Chairman B.A., University of Kansas MA., Colorado State College iv DESCRIBING the Shakespearean theater, the Globe, Mr. Derrick provides joanie Sweatt and Jeanne Nelson with in- formation on Shakes eare and old En land during their study of English life. v- P s do x 82' I I . 1 Q- 'di Q -'ff' f .y,

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En Iish Department Provides Basic Tools for Effective Communication English is like a woman-both are difficult. Another proverb says, Only the difficult is worthwhile. English tries to maintain these two standards: the challenges and values of the course. Composing Sonnets, creating themes and essays, memo- rizing important selections, improving grammar, reading and discussing literary works, and Writing research papers are basic components of the English curriculum. Open-minded- ness, evaluation of reading material and 'the ability to listen University P . fy. tt . a aw, :it C - I ' K..-- . V jx. Miss Janice Anderson B.A., Nebraska Wesleyan intelligently are also part of the curriculum of the English Department. Students with natural ability for composing essays and poetry are encouraged to submit entries to the National Essay Anthology, the National Poetry Anthology, and the state and local creative writing contests. The oneaquarter reading improvement course is offered to students so that they may increase their speed and comprehension. Mrs. Margaret Carlson, Coumelor B.S., University of Wisconsin, M.A., Colorado College Mr. George Dalgleish, Coumelw B.A., University of Colorado it e Mr. Wilburn Derrick l'., ' 'S . State College of Denver . 4 R L . f' f 4- T:-f' 55 28 B.S.. North Texas State Collegeg M.A., East Texas Mr. Robert Hill B.A., M.A., University Miss Marian Hollister , ,,., B.A., M.A., Colorado College

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LEARNING THE CORRECT use of office machines, Jacque she types from a dictaphone recording, while Lorraine Dunow 'Biz Ed' Facult Cffers 5 Majors Divided into five major sections, the Business Education Department provides in- struction for students planning to enter prac- tically any phase of the business world. The secretarial section consists of typing and shorthand, while the office mechanics sec- tion includes business mathematics, busi- ness English and business machines. The other three sections are bookkeeping, retailing, and general business. Students with a business major find that there is a wide variety of jobs available to them after graduation. Shuck uses an electric typewriter uses the small adding machine. Mr. Edward Allen Chairman B.S., University of Illinoisg M.A., University of Denver Miss Katherine Bool BS., University of Colorado Mr. Finis Engelbrecht B.S., Southern State Teachers College, South Dakota Mr. Kent Hill B.A., Colorado State College Miss Rose LaSalle B.A., Colorado State College Miss Nyla McNatt B.A., M.A., Colorado State College Mrs. Gertrude Siebers Counselor HA., M.A., Colorado State College Mr. Howard Waite BS., Central Michigan University 3-S T 'UN .1-4'