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

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Discussing test grades is important to Dr. Hall and Bette Blasing. 'f- Curriculum Change Seen in Social Science Department 1968 IS THE TARGET date set for the curriculum change now in process concerning juniors in American history classes. Dr. Charles Hall, head of the district wide curriculum revision, explained that this necessary change allowed the seniors to take more electives, such as psychology, economics, and political geogra- phy. Workshops concerning the curriculum change were held the second week of December and in March. Professor Muessig of Ohio was the consultant in charge of the workshops. Five new instructors joined the staff of the Social Sciences Department. Teaching American history, Mr. Thomas Lyon came to Wasson after finishing studies at Colorado College. Miss Spriegel taught American and world history classes. Mrs. Wash- burn, also from Colorado College, taught American and world history. A graduate of Colorado State College, Mrs. Theune taught world geography and history. Mrs. Buchenauer, psychology instructor, came to Wasson after completing studies at Pennsylvania State University. Potty MacCorquodale discusses a relevant-v with Mr. Robert Smith Can someone point out NCll' Z0f1IlllIlf?U Ml's. Theune risks her L-lass. 'TLA th

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Computer Class Offered for First Time in Math Dept. FOR THE FIRST time in School District 11, a computer class was offered. This pilot class, taught by Mrs. Nelson, consisted of one semester of computer work and one semester of analytic geometry. Other course changes in the Mathematics Depart- ment saw the team teaching approach expanded to in- clude three classes, which were taught by lVlr. Barber, Mr. Thatcher, and Mr. Norton. The elimination of a second year algebra honors course and creation of another algebra 5 and trigonometry class were other changes. The algebra 5 and trigonometry class did all extra work on an Olivetti-Underwood desk calculator. lVlr. Zecha investigated programmed material with smaller group instruction in his general math class. In his algebra class, Mr. Zecha employed two texts, one per semester. Students taking math courses were encouraged to display their creativity in the Math-Science Fair. Those students taking honors courses were required Using a slide rule, Rich Buckingham develops advanced math skills. to do a project' Sue Johnson and Dave Svoboda observe with puzzled expressions as Mr. Hiskey discusses a detailed trigonometric problem

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l . l l Mr. B-ve explains Ihe fundanzenmls ofgmmmer to his Spanish class. f7onjz1gnling verbs is not diffic'11If, explains Mrs. Joanna Ritzman. Humanities Program Gives Aid to Language Department GIVING INVALUABLE aid to the Foreign Language Department this year, the Arts and Humanities Program of the Pikes Peak Region provided plays, speakers, and films, such as Magical Mexico, a brilliantafilm depicting modern Mexican life. In all of the five languages, oral skills and training have been emphasized more this year than previously. New materials, such as audio-visual based texts, have been used by the Spanish classes. Many of the foreign language teachers have visited the country or countries in which their respec- tive languages are spoken. This invaluable experience aided the teachers in presenting stimulating lectures with photographs and slides. Also, many teachers attended N.D.E.A. sponsored workshops in the summer. Two new teachers joined the staff of the Foreign Language Department this year. Miss Judy Fullmer came to Wasson from Illinois and taught French. Mr. Jon Hoffman, who previously taught in West- minster, Colorado, taught German. Seniors Tricia Wendt, John Reed, and Dave Murphylrzre intrigued by Mr. John H0ffman's new display of German nmgozinvs ondposfvrs. 29