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

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Examznzng a chart on child development are Lmda Sandusky and MissfCooper. f We Home Economics Adds New Child Development Course FOR THE FIRST time at Wasson a child develop- ment class was offered as a part of the Home Economics Department. This course, open only to girls, empha- sized the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of a child in his early years. Many resource people, including pediatricians and nurses. complemented the regular classroom activities. Among the many projects completed by the foods classes at Christmas-time were fancy cookies, candy, and other tempting goodies. Much of this food was donated to Penrose Hospital's children's ward and to St. Francis Hospital. The Home Economics Department added one new member to its staff this year. Miss Barbara Cooper, who graduated from Colorado State University, taught the new child development class and several clothing classes. Donna Kensler, Mrs. Hargrove, Charlie McAllister, and Loren Pottenger admire Christm

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Individual Sports Emphasized in Physical Education Dept. MORE EMPHASIS was placed this year on individual sports during the winter unit of the girls' physical education program, allowing the girls to select from various areas of interest, such as modern dance, gymnastics, and rhythms. Earlier in the year, field hockey and tennis were the main activities, and the spring unit presented archery and softball. Because more sophomores took swim, the advanced swim class was discontinued. The boys' gym classes continued to stress team activities, with emphasis placed on basketball, weight lifting, and gymnastics. An addition to the teaching staff of the Physical Education Department this year was Miss Phyllis Jones, who was originally from Silver Spring, Maryland. Miss Jones previously taught in Wheaton, Maryland, before coming to Wasson. Jill Stegner demonstrates her arabesque on the balance beam. Aided by Donni Shroflf Chris Perrine demonstrates her handstand in gym. Sophomore boys enjoy their free swim period with instructor Mr McVehil.

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History Change Shifts Senior Speech to Junior Curriculum 1968 MARKED the end of the Senior Speech, and this term was replaced by Second Semester Speech. History combined with speech became a course for juniors instead of seniors. By making this change a student was able to take speech for two consecutive years, while the senior year was left open for elective courses in speech or other subjects. Since it was impossible to have the entire junior class as well as senior class take speech at the same time, this change covered a span of two years. Sophomore speech continued in one week blocks rather than once a week for a semester. The tenth- graders were then able to do more intensive work on a variety of speech forms and topics. New to the Speech Department teaching staff was Miss Mary Ann Heller, who also taught English and sponsored Forum Club. this the way you take to skis in your mind? VVhile the real you loo