David Douglas High School - Celtic Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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In the fall of 1954 only one foreign language was offered at David Douglas. That language was Spanish, and it was taught by Mrs. Vera Cook. When Douglas opened its doors last fall, six languages, including general language were of- fered to the stuolents. To meet the needs of this in- creased curriculum, there is now a language laboratory located in the Junior Build- ing. Forei Il Lan ua M55 KYVG Dodge Mr. George Friesen Mrs. Joy Heaney l-Ofifi l'Qf French l-2, RUSSWVW l'2 German l-2, 3-4, General Language French 1-2, 3-4 BA-, WlWlTmOn College BA., Cascade College BA., University of Washington li Mr. Quinn iokes with his class as they practice singing French Christmas carols. X., Mr. Robert Herberger Spanish I-2, 3-4 BA., Willamette University Miss Sally Hogan Mrs. Marie Meynink Mr. David J. Quinn Miss Erna Wiessner Spanish i-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, Department Chairman Department Chairman German l-2, 3-4, 5-6 General Language Latin l-2, 3-4, 5-6 French l-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Russian l-2, 3-4, 5-6 BA., University of Portland General Language General Language BA., University of Oregon BA., University of Washington BA., Willamette University

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En lih Mrs. Margaret E. Northrup Miss Willene Overmyer Mrs. Carol Pavlakovich English 5-6 English l-2 English 7-8 BA., Grand Island College B.S., Portland State College B.S., Duquesne University MA., Colorado University Beginning with the sopho- more level, special proiects are required for each class. Sophomore students submit notebooks containing intor- mation which they have gathered through research about occupations ot their first and second choice. Jun- ior and senior students give author talks in coniunction with their respective curric- ula. Mr. George Pavalakovich English 3-4 B.S., Duquesne University Mrs. Dickinson explains the characteristics of English literature. Miss Agatha Rinella Mr. John Stradtman Mrs. Judith Whiting Mr. Gordon L. Wilson English 3-11, Counselor English 7-8 English l-2 English 5-6 BA., University of Portland A.B., San Diego State College BA., Willamette University B,S., Oregon State University

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Mr. Cory Blodgett Choral Music BA., M.M.Ed., Willamette University Music is studied not only in vocal and instrumental classes, but in music ap- preciation classes as well, where students study the works of great composers and how to listen to them perceptively. Through art instruction, skillful harlds are maole more creative. Many media of expression are explored, including oils, water colors, pottery, leathervvork, and sculpture. Mr. Jay W. Burchak Mrs. Nancy L. Gay Band Art l-2, 3-4, B.M., Montana State University Understanding Art, M.M., Eastman School of Music Arts and Crafts B.A., Willamette University O Flne Each of the fine arts - drama, speech, music, and art-is represented at David Douglas. The cultural olevel- opment of students is pro- moted through exposure to these more refined aspects of life. Elective courses in this field are offered in order to round out a liberal high school education. Mr. Stan George Mr, George Hahn Mrs. Anne McGinnis Band Ceramics, Jewelry, Art Service Speech l-2, Drama B,S., Portland State College BA., Oregon State College B.S., University of Oregon Mrs. Reynolds explains an acting technique to her advanced drama class. Miss Ralston demonstrates a technique of public speaking to her 7th 22 period class.