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

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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

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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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18 With the help of Mrs. Juanita Wallen, head librarian, Rick Blaes methodically solved a problem with a newly-installed computer in the IMC. Mathematics provided us with a necessary background Although only one year’s math credit was necessary for graduation, students were encour¬ aged to take additional courses to meet the standards set by college admission requirements and the challenges offered by the competitive job market. Under the direction of Mr. Don Jackson, the math department offered courses to suit the needs of many, from basic math to honors classes. MATHEMATICS COURSES Algebra Algebra-Trigonometry Analytic Geometry Basic Math College Algebra Geometry Introduction of Algebra Introduction to Computers Practical Geometry Technical Math Trigonometry Trevor Parker explained a geometry problem to his classmates. Mathematics