Columbia City High School - Columbian Yearbook (Columbia City, IN)

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adult world in high school During the 1968-1969 school year, the English de- partment emphasized critical and structural writing and literature. Freshman were given a groundwork of basic grammar, literature, and structural writing on which they will build upon in the coming three years. A few changes were made in sophomore English, SRA was dropped with increased work in composition added. Speech and grammar still maintained an impor- tant part of the sophomore agenda. Approximately one hundred twenty juniors and one hundred seniors participated in a new program, team teaching. Mrs. Steill and Mrs. Thomson team taught four classes, using large group instruction, small group discussion, and independent study. Themes, book reports, public speaking, and other activities of English classes prepared students for the everyday task of communicating with the people around them. Mike Stahl gives one of the many speeches required in sophomore English. Seniors learn many ideas of fellow students through small group discussion.

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I English team teaching creates an atmosphere of Large group lectures play an important role in team teaching and adds enrichment to English classes. Miss Walter helps a freshman girl with her English assignment. Chris Bowman makes good use of her independent study time as she works diligently on her critical analysis.

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Students find foreign language studies intriguing Sharon Goodrich. Debby Boggs. Pam Culbertson. and Jerri Etchason follow along as Kim Long trans- lates her French lesson. HHfllfcfei ' Tr % S Dave Palmer catches up on some current Spanish headlines. Oral readings form a basic part of Latin classes.