Belleville Township West High School - Bellevinois Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

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A wide variety of language courses were offered by the English Department Almost every student was enrolled in an English class. Freshmen were introduced to Shakespeare, mythology, and writing of para¬ graphs while sophomores improved on their speaking skills and the development of essays. Juniors and seniors could choose from a wide selection of courses to complete the three-year English requirement for graduation. We en¬ countered the English language through read¬ ing, films, public speaking, literature, and writing. Mr. George Shea, new head of the English Department, stressed the importance of college preparation and the incorporation of writing into all courses. For the second year in a row. Miss Jane Mueth was honored as an outstanding young woman of the year. Recipients of this award are chosen on the basis of their accomplishments and good citizenship. Sonja Carter applies make-up to Kristi Athmer in their Technical Theatre class. Mr. George Shea speaks with the representative from the SIU-E English Department. Seniors who took part in the SIU-E sponsored writing clinic held on our campus were given the chance to write a sample essay for an evaluation by college teachers. 16 English

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Members of the ARA staff were (Bottom Row) Amy Fleiner, assistant food service director, Lillian Munie, Jean Volluz, Betty Koesterer, Dianna Pointon, Ann McCurdy, Rich Yates, food service director, (Top Row) Keith Jokisch, Agnes Reinhardt, Crystal Herbstreith, Darlene Wurdinger, Luella Harmon, Agnes Senzel, Mary Ann Klotz, Lynn Korte, Rose Kricensky, Doris Muckenstrum, Viola Ernst, Donna Paul, and Betty Rothgangel. Service workers display varied talents An annual event that we looked forward to was “Smiling Margie playing Christmas carols on her electronic organ during lunch hours In the Cafeteria. Serving to Improve and beautify our campus were members of the Custodial Staff. The staff Included (Bottom Row) Jack Coyne, Harry Coon, Ann Reuss, Edna Qulrln, James Hettenhausen, Bill Shaw, Ronnie Kassebaum, John Krumrey, (Top Row) John Mullet, Vernon Beaumont, chief engineer, Milton Schuetz, Keith Bicklein, Larry Wilhelm, Gene Kllngelhoefer, John Klee, and John Goodnick, engineer. Preparing meals for the students and faculty was not as easy as it may have appeared. Twenty-two people comprised the ARA staff that teamed together to prepare, serve, and clean-up after meals. The group began work as early as seven-thirty in the morning and worked until three in the afternnon to serve nearly twenty-six hundred people every school day. Custodians also played a large role in the operation of the school. One shift was on campus early in the morning to make sure everything was ready for the day. Another shift stayed long after students went home, cleaning and re¬ pairing the buildings. They helped to create a fun learning atmosphere, not only through their manual services, but through their cheerfulness as well. Custodian John Krumrey received materials delivered to the school and delivered them to the departments who ordered them. School Personnel 15

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Pat Herrman entered an original manuscript in a contest sponsored by the National Poetry Press and was awarded a certificate of merit. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT COURSES English 1-2 English 3 Oral Communication Reading Skills Individualized Reading Practical English Encounters in Reading Vocabulary Development Mechanics of Writing Creative Writing Composition Basic Communication Public Speaking Debate Persuasion and Social Control Journalism Mass Media Science Fiction-Supernatural Bible as Literature Literature of Action Film as Literature Technical Theatre Accent USA American Heritage Modern American Literature Modern World Literature Literary Explorations English Literature Students enrolled in Oral Comm, classes studied from the textbook and workbook written by Mr. Richard Hunsaker, entitled “Understanding and Developing the Skills of Oral Communica¬ tions: Speaking and Listening.’ English 17