Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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But sometimes one parleys an error. IRENE AND THE FRENCH CLASS must see something tres amusant. Non? In second year French, pictured above, the pupils become better acquainted with French people, their customs, lives and ideas. The class is partially conducted in French, which is very helpful to the students. Students are given extensive reading and written work to do. All the second year French class have had French 10, a preliminary course. These pupils are taught how to form the vowels; then, the various French words. This course takes work; the pupils have to study the vocabularies, getting a good foundation, so the trans- lation will not be so hard. Irene is a wonderful linguist; her French is very smooth, and she makes the class more interesting for all les eleves. Eel

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2b W olfgang solves the problem. WOLFGANG MUST NOT ONLY LEARN MATH IN THIS CLASS, but also how to crack wise. (And by the way, he’s pretty good at both.) Trigonometry and a fourth semester o f algebra are given to help the student understand the problems which confront the builder, the engineer and the architect. Consequently, a greater appreciation of art and architecture is furthered. From a vocational standpoint, a knowledge in this field is almost a necessity. This course, taught by Mr. Harvey, serves as a valuable introduction to the mathematics pupils will have in college if they choose to go on. Included is a thorough analysis of trigonometry, solution of triangles, complex num- bers, theory of equations, and an introduction to differential and integral calculus. In spring, through field trips, the pupils become acquainted with the use of transits and sextants.

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Where every comma counts. WOLFGANG, IN WRITING LAB—TRYING TO GET THAT COVETED PLUS ON A PUNCTUATION TEST. Writing Lab is basically the technical study of English. It is designed for practice and drill in punctuation, sentence structure and paragraphing. The course includes writing many themes and taking many tests. If a pupil passes a te st with no mistakes, he is given a plus. An effort is made to help the pupils to know what to write about. To conclude the course, each pupil writes a source theme to hand in, so he will know how to do term papers at college. Writing Lab is a one semester course in college-prep composition. All those who are planning to go to college are urged to take Writing Lab, but the course is open to any twelfth year student who wants to improve his written expression. Remember those long vignettes? those smelly autobiographies? those troublesome foot notes? Remember Miss Kelly reading “Hungah”? W ho could forget Writing Lab?