Arcadia High School - Olympian Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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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

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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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Four Courses Offered In Home Ec EDITH LILLYWHITE CECELIA M. WITTY “Statistics say that a girl who graduates from high school today will he employed 25 years of her life.” This statement was made by Mrs. Cecilia Witty, home economics teacher. These statistics form the basis for a new philosophy in the teach- ing of home ec. The stress today is on home management, not development of skill. Arcadia girls may elect from four courses offered by the department. Homemaking I, specialization in foods or clothing, and human relations. The latter places emphasis on understanding of self and others in order to develop the art of “getting along,” and thus insure greater satisfaction from life. Janet Reis completes one of her cookin» assignments for honu-niakin» « lass. 23