Bishop Luers High School - Accolade Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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math sharpen minds ' ' ' ' « 4 «« »y»ji(M«l Mr. Davis elaborates on Hemingway s religion theme. I V a un petit erreur. The Freshman EngUsh course handled the fun- damentals of English: poetry, drama, short stories, non-fiction. In the Sophomore year the development of the types of literature was stressed more than in the previous year. During the Junior year, American literature and more advanced forms of composition were taught. The Senior English course dealt with a survey of British literature, with an emphasis on major authors. In the Foreign Language Department, the Latin course stressed vocabulary and grammar. Latin Prose and Poetry were studied Junior and Senior years. Students taking German were taught to understand spoken German, to speak it and read it with com- prehension. In French a basic understanding of grammar, speaking, and literature along with an appreciation of French culture was taught. Grammar, reading and speaking were stressed in the two year Spanish course. Introductory Algebra established readiness for Al- gebra I, which acquaints the student with the math properties of Algebra II. Geometry dealt with the development of deductive reasoning. Introductory Analysis dealt with fundamental ideas of Calculus and elementary functions. Other courses offered were Algebra Trigonometry, Trigonometry, and Analytical Geometry. Mr. Woo hopes his point is clear to first year Spanish Clas 27

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language, english, Mrb.. Smurr and Mr. Lebamoff look over a rt ' tord to he used for lecture. Use ol overliivid liclp Father John explain .Al,i;ebraii. lorniul 26

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Physical Science students work together on experiments during class. business improves student skills The Business Department dealt with General Business and provided the students with an intro- duction to the business world. Personal Typing and Typing I and II were courses offered to develop useful and rapid typing skills. Clerical Record-Keep- ing dealt with the principles and procedures for business transactions. Other courses offered were Bookkeeping I, Retail Merchandising, Shorthand I and II, Consumer Economic Problems, Business Principles and Management, Sales manship Business Law, and Adult Financial Problems. Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physical Science and Biology were Science Department cour- ses. Physics and Chemistry were laboratory courses which dealt with changes in matter. Earth Science was a Senior course which contained a survey of areas without specialization. Physical Science dealt with basic principles of Physics and Chemistry. Biology covered areas of Botany and Zoology. Health education was a required course for all Freshmen. The main concern of this course was to cover the areas of human structure and Physiology. Supplementary to Health Education. This class in- cluded conditioning, body mechanics, and physical fitness in conjunction with seasonal sports and a fundamental knowledge of the rules and the strategy of various sports and games. Rick Groves consults Mr. Kapp on a Business Law assignment. 28