Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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Giving oral reports . . . understanding someone else's oral report . . . the language lab . . . Anna virumque cano . . . dialogues . . . Bon jour M. Guil-lame . . . verdad? . . . vocabulary lists . . . statue of Winged Victory . . . imperfect and past tenses . . . grammar problems ... Du du liegst mir im Herzen . . . pattern practices . . . Buon gurno Giovanni, Come Sta? . . . betes . . . conjugating verbs . . . record, play, rewind . . . LANGUAGE IS Number please . . Mr. Richard M. Penta Foreign Languages Coordinator—Belmont Public Schools: German: Russian: German Club: Russian Club In this era of improved communication systems, language is a vital part of international relations. The Language Department of Belmont High School offers its students all the tools and facilities necessary to better understand the world around us. Belmont High’s Language Department is divided into two sections: Latin Department and Modern Languages Department. Mr. Francis X. Vcncri Chairman of Language Department: Italian: Spanish: Italian Club The teachers pass too Mr. Arthur J. Martcllucci Spanish: Spanish Club: High point 14 Mrs. Venezia A. Mczzacappa French: Senior French Club

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The Social Studies Department of Belmont High School has sparked an increased interest in the study of history by supplementing the traditional methods of teaching with modern programs of instruction. This new approach to history does not involve the study of names and dates alone, but rather is the study of modern problems and political concepts with respect to their significance and application in local, national, and international affairs. Through its encouragement of meaningful class discussion and individual research, the social studies program has served the dual purpose of developing the student's maturity of thought and preparing him for the role of a responsible citizen. Mr. Donald I . Crowley Claw Adviser ‘68; Football; Hockey

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CIVILIZATION ITSELF. Mrs. Giscla Christensen German: French; German Club Miss Marilyn H. Yorkc luitin; Latin Club It is the objective of the Latin Department to foster in the student an increasing sensitivity to excellence in literary style and to appreciate our modern debt to the classical world. In order to fulfill this purpose, our Latin “scholars ’ study the works of notable Roman authors. This knowledge is enhanced by the study of the background of'Roman civilization and mythology. Latin students are fortunate because a familiarity with the language is helpful in building English vocabulary as well as in aiding the student in the study of other foreign languages. The period six German class Mrs. Isabelle I.. Lord French The Modern Language Department offers courses in the predominant languages of the world: French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Russian. This progressive department consists of courses following one of three teaching methods: The direct method avoids the use of English. All conversation and classwork is done in the foreign language. The traditional method concentrates more on the acquisition of language mechanics. Little oral work is required and there is constant reference to English. Through the use of the language laboratory, films, and authentic foreign tapes, the audio-lingual method emphasizes oral recitation, resulting in a fluency in the language, accurate pronunciation, and a large vocabulary. To enable the student to converse freely in foreign countries and instill in him an appreciation for the literature of other peoples are the ultimate goals of the Foreign Language Department. Miss Wega G. Sconzo French: Spanish: Junior French Club 15