Albert Lea High School - Tiger (Albert Lea, MN)

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Ruth Bauer French Il Latin I. Il Spanish II French Club Spanish Club Hi-Teens Bernice Nervig Not Pictured: Luverne Ahrndt German I, ll. III Thomas Claseman Advanced development of communications and transportation enables people of today to travel by jet from New York to London in a few hours or to call Germany from Washington, DC., in a matter of min- utes. Because the world of today is figuratively small- er, it is essential to learn the language of other people to promote understanding and peace between nations. Albert Lea offers four languages to linguistic enthu- siasts: French, German, Latin and Spanish. French l classes, taught by Mrs. Barbara Verdoorn, concentrated their studies primarily on grammar and vocabulary. French ll students delved into an exten- sive study of tenses, phrases and the parts of speech. Memorized dialogue was an integral part of the course. German students covered their area of study through various activities, including singing the Schnitzelbank and writing a term paper in German. Singing Christmas carols, translating films and learning more about the Spanish culture were the goals of Spanish pupils in both first and second years. Latin l classes learned vocabulary, verb conjuga- tion and translation methods in preparation for a study of lulius Caesar and early Gallatian culture which will be extensively discussed during their second year. Semtanl Mrs. Bernice Nervig replaced Mr. lerome Narveson. pamsh I Barbara Verdoorn French I 0 0 0 Lmquists Learn of Cther- Nations French German SPUTHST1 I-Clin Carol Yost Robert Demo Barbara Sliie Daniel Bisqaard Page 16

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ZXZLLUKW7-1 S -f1enl ww Helen Heath Wallace Kennedy Edythe Olson lames Swanson English 10 English II English 10 English II Hi-Teens Humanities I Hi-Teens Communications Skills Future Teachers of America Humanities Compare World Culture To endeavor to find man's purpose, To Know Thyself' and to improve oneself culturally and intellect- ually are three purposes of the humanities, a course offered to capable juniors and seniors. Humanities l students delved into a study of American history, art, music and literature. Our Town by Thornton Wilder was presented in a series of four movies. tm Humanities ll students studied the history of the Western Civilization in which the aspects of music, art, literature and architecture were covered. Sophocles' Oedipus Rex and Hamlet were presented through educational films. Students attended the Minneapolis Art lnstitute, a Shakespearian play and an opera. Externporaneous speaking, panel discussions and various kinds of speech material were introduced to Hlldfed :rennihm Speech l pupils. ln Speech H, every aspect of the Enghshn theater was taught, including make-up, lighting, set design, tragedy, comedy and costuming. CAST MEMBERS from Great Caesars Ghost collapsed on the sofa AS MRS. HELEN HEATH dictated from behind the lecturn, two sopho- alter u hilarious but exhausting practice. more English students made up their daily lesson. Page 15

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Art Orchestra Band Chorus Steven Westrum Marline Minear Ioan Hanson William Rhiger Fine Ar-ts Promote Native Abilities Working together to bring culture to students were the music and art departments. To please audiences ot concerts, the art classes erected original settings as the choruses, orchestra and band provided music. A new chorus system was put into ettect by Mr. Robert Myers to give more interested students a chance to participate in choral work. B Chorus consisted of sophomore girls and boys, Girls' Chorus of junior girls and A Chorus ot junior and senior girls and boys. The outstanding participants ot A Chorus were selected tor the Chorale, a 50 voice group. The Chorale sang for church and civic organizations as well as participated in choral concerts. During the Christmas season it made more than 15 appearances. The band gave concerts, marched at football games and parades and played the school songs at pep assemblies and basketball games. Band members perfected their music by private lessons, home practice and sectional rehearsals when necessary. A The orchestra contributed to our culture by setting the mood before plays, at school concerts, at gradu- ation and at public concerts. They practiced daily. Senior high art classes consisted ot senior high stu- dents whose objective it was to acquaint themselves with as many medias as possible through Weekly in- dividual projects. Cil paints, lndia ink, charcoal tempera paint and crayon were a tew of the drawing supplies used to bring out the students' artistic talents. George Acheff L. I. Emmons Art 10, 11. 12 Band Art Club Pep Bond B Wrestling Winton Melby Robert Myers Orchestra Vocal Music Tiger's Roar Chorale Page