Delaware Academy and Central School - Kalends Yearbook (Delhi, NY)

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Students Strive To Communicate Through Language German, French, and Latin are offered at Delaware Academy. The ability to communi- cate in a foreign language has become a neces- sity in today's world. In order to understand the people of the world, one must explore their languages and cultures. Foreign language stu- dents enrich their lives through this study. It is important to enunciate words clearly. Speech correction removes barriers to this goal. Under Miss Katherine Flint's direction, students practice to speak French fluently. fRightj Various speech groups receive Mrs. Iennie Ransom's attention. 28 Mrs. Ruth Kruger concentrates on conversational German.

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M'T'5iw., American history becomes exciting under Miss Mildred Deuel's supervision. M,-vi. 1 Inquiry Approach Aids Learning New innovations concerning social studies instruction are being initiated at Delaware Academy. The inquiry approach to learning is one of these innovations. Historical concepts are studied through the use of analytical ques- tions. Generalizations summarize the answers to these questions. With new textbooks, Mrs. Geraldine Simmons conducts in depth studies in world history. fLeftJ With audio visual aids, Mr. joseph I-Iilko supplementshis lectures.

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ws... st Typing and business courses taught by Mr. Carl Lind thoroughly prepare students for their future careers. Students learn advertising and salesmanship through application under Mr. George Sharpe's direction. Various Programs Assist Student Projects Future secretaries receive practical experi- ence by working in the school's office during their free periods. Courses in typing, bookkeep- ing, salesmanship and shorthand develop com- petence in business. Mrs. Barbara Kunsela energetically seeks to mod- ernize the library. 40:1 ,f . ' w V' . '37 N. A A As remedial reading specialist. Mrs. Helen Bramley, works with junior high students. Aj, 'V