Arcadia High School - Olympian Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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Allied Arts Builds Confidence REGINALD E. BROOKS, MARGARET BURRELL CHAIRMAN DANA LYNCH HAROLD MILLSOP, “Knowledge is useless . . . unless we develop the x-' self-confidence to put it to use.” Development of this self-confidence is the basic reason for the allied arts program according to Mrs. Dana Lynch, dramatics instructor. Activation of much real talent is at least a notable by-product. Student participa- tion is based on interest in the available fields of study—art, crafts, drama, vocal and instrumental music. Individually and collectively the groups exhibit their skills in public performances through- out the year. JOYCE PIHL FLOYD P. WOODARD Allied arts offers many activities. Pictured are DRAMA: Chris Pischke paints scenery for one of the plays; ART: Dave Franke explains his picture to the class; MUSIC: Bill Quinn, Nic Hincr, and Jimmy Miller practice for a concert. 21

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Mathematics Essential To Everyone DOROTHY CAHILL SHIRLEY FRYE MALCOLM A. GARRISON “High school mathematics is considered basic train- ing for many occupations today,” states Mr. Jeff Larson, head of the Mathematics Department. The essentials of math arc needed in any approach one chooses to take to life. Arcadia’s program is geared to benefit prospective salesgirls, businessmen, and housewives, but also it provides plenty of challenge for the serious mathematician. One year is required for graduation, but ninety per cent of the students choose to go on to more advanced courses. Classes include algebra, algebra II, advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytical geometry and calculus. Classes are also organized to employ remedial, average, and accelerated approaches to the subject matter. Students are placed in classes after careful consideration of their aptitude, industry and interest in the field of mathematics. This is to in- sure that each individual student receives maximum benefit from his math program. on MIKE SVACO FRANCIS F. WILCOX JOSEPH M. YOUNG jU5fc.rn xvi. i ul

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Audio-Lingual Approach Tried You cannot understand the motives or actions of a country without being able to speak the lan- guage,” says Mr. Alfred Heywood, chairman of the Foreign Language Department. The importance of intercultural exchange is the philosophy govern- ing the department. The audio-lingual approach was used in the Spanish classes. This involves imitating sounds and patterns heard, instead of seeing the written word. The technique enables the student to learn to think in the foreign lan- guage instead of English. Along with four years of Spanish, the department offers four courses in French, Latin, and German. The best moment of the German class is when everyone gathers around the piano for a song fest. MAURICE CARSON ROBERT R. GIBBONS ALFRED L HEYWOOD KATE REISS EILEEN SMOCKE EMILY STAFFORD JOHN A. WATSON