Butler High School - Magnet Yearbook (Butler, PA)

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the Gate to Opportunity Q91 E Qu-Ng -5,34 Xf 'X . so ,QQ Q mf .gig :. -L - ,f iq. 4 ..i sf' :zz .ifkif A Sh-h ,.,. , says Mr. Hallstein, Iet's hear what we've recorded. X, . is Margaret Dumbaugh Advanced English Edith Ifft English Student Council 4. kk -We 55 ..-. S ful' .. t if K Mary Jamison English Mary Katsuleris English Katherine Killeen Ellen Kline William A. Lehnerd JOl1fI LUSKOY Journalism Slryliner llii ' K ' r f ' 55 2: ' fir, -N Tl H Mary Keiser Jane Kerr English English Magnet English English Public Speaking English Stage Crew

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Magdalene Becker English Magnet Jean Boyer English Carole Buttyan Advanced English English Alice Douthett English Proper English Opens Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man. Francis Bacon, the English essayist and scientist, emphasized the importance of the fundamentals of English literature, discussion, and composition. Sophomores, iuniors, and seniors de- veloped appreciation of literature, enthusiasm for class discussion, and understanding of composition techniques in the organized three year English program offered at Butler High School. Sophomores were introduced to the different literary forms by reading novels, dramas, short stories, and poetry. They learned grammar rules and put them to use in paragraph writing. Juniors continued grammar study and concentrated on American literature from the Colonial period to modern times. In the senior year, students applied previous knowledge to a broad writing program and acquired more skills in grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing. English liter- ature was studied by all seniors. Advanced English offered a more intensive study of composition and a broader examination of classical and contemporary literature. Each year the students benefitted from the experience of oral reports, class discussions, and research papers. The speech classes trained students in organization, presentation, and interpretation of speeches. ln iournalism students learned to use the concise descriptive language of newspapermen. Dramatic students received theatrical training through play reading, directing, and acting. The debators developed logical thinking and speaking as they debated the issues of Federal medical care for all citizens and ex- tended Social Security benefits to include complete medical care. 18 if I i - st., six:--.qcgzg .MN English students study intently on their assignment as Mrs. Kaiser offers her assistance.

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Florence Manor English Carol Semmens English Peter Mantzaris Marlha Seyler English Drama Thespians ,':, V English A my Jeannette McKee English Charles Widdersheim English 061 ,V ,ff Miss Jamison explains the process of checking out books which belong in her library. 20 Sieve, Lindo, and Mike seem quiie interested in the article Mr. Manlzaris discussed earlier in class.