Weatherwax High School - Quinault Yearbook (Aberdeen, WA)

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SHYEST Gretchen Goebel and Brett Cowan SEMORS CLASS PERSONALITIES 23

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 Julie Bankhead Larry Barho , rt Club 77. Drama 77-79; Symphonic Choir 78-79, The Hob-hit 79 Pete VanderWegen, wrestling coach, has his full attention on the mat. Pasco Bakotich Gold Band 77-79; Scott land 78; Speech 78-79; Pep Band 79; Nfatch Club 79 Rafael Baquero New Format In English Enjoying a quiet evening at home, Jim Mitby, his wife Brenda, and sons Ed, Eric, and Andy gather on the couch. Using a new format, students worked toward developing greater overall skills in a variety of English courses. Becky Bames Dave Barnett Ruth Barriault Pep Club 78-79; Basketball 78-79. Track 78-79, Math Club 79 Because of a change in graduation requirements the English department offered an objective-oriented year for all students. Although these objectives were directed mainly at sophomores, all students were involved in the state’s mandatory competency requirements for graduation. Grammar, spelling, and writing exercises numbered among the required class activities as well as practice in speech and other skills necessary for a solid English background. “I think it’s a good way of checking the students’ skills. They need a good background in English to be used as a tool in the future in whatever job they choose,” according to Gretchen LaBreck, English department co-ordinator, (continued on page 27) 24 SENIORS ENGLISH