Bishop Dwenger High School - Aureate Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Language lovers learn lilting linguistics Dwenger students learn to communicate in either of four different languages: French, German, Spanish or Latin. Under the supervision of Mrs. Simmons, the language department strives toward enabling every student to acquire a new language. Through skits, conversations and a study of French culture and customs, French stu- dents display how they have mastered the language of France. Oral reports, conversa- tions, puppet shows and a Spanish meal highlight a student year while taking Span- ish. Latin students with the aid of audio- lingual practice and the Encyclopedia Britannica Programme Textbook System, acquire the skills of the language. The an- nual Latin Banquet becomes the most im- portant event of the year to every Latin student. In studying German, students also may learn to communicate in German. A. Barb Plasterer describes the architect of the Roman Colisseum. B. German Students Steve Cameron, Matt Richardson, Bob Mossbaum, Paul Biggins, Randy Kimbell, use the language lab to its fullest.

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English basics establishes solid foundations T UNST yoiiscEissossiif, rovjo The English department strives to instill in students the love of literature. Selections in fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama, fa- mous in different periods of history, aid in making English a favorite subject for many Dwengerites. Students are liberated from boredom as they find themselves reading Beowulf, Peter Pan, The Glass Menagerie with a new enthusiasm. English classes of- fer one opportunity after another to prove creative talent through the writing of origi- nal poetry and short stories. In English classes the old mingles with the new as it studies authors from the past as well as the present for literature is truly LIFE! A. Randy Kimball, Caryn Ringswald, Tim Miller, Chris Kahn and Patty Fox give a presentation to senior English students. B. Sister Chantal ' s sophomore English class takes a look at one of the many goodies which Designs in English has to offer.

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A. French 4 students Anne Dehner, Katie Carroll, Kathy Blee, Cindy Carroll, portray the Christmas Ca- roUers in Charles Dickenson ' s Christmas Classic. B. Through dictation students improve their skill of writ- ing and speaking Spanish. C. Language lab aids Ger- man students with the help of the instructor, Mr. Blaettner. D. Mrs. Simmons, is portrayed in one of her matural poses.