George Washington High School - Post Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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The foundation upon which our English language is formed, foreign languages help the student who wishes to attend college. Including not only the underlying histories of Latin and Spanish speaking countries, but also the every- day habits of the native people, these courses add an extra spark to ignite the curiosity of Continentaland. Collecting the annual contribution to the Care fund, language students find relief in the knowledge that they are helping their fellow man. Translating Spanish phrases in the new laboratory room, students receive personal at- tention and aid in the study of the Spanish language. Languages give insight to other nations Magistral Sharon Callan, Sally Worrell, Sharon Corbin, Sandy Marsh and Diane Osting are assisted with their lesson hy Mrs. Hester Erwin, 18

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,Ib X H f The great orator. Mrs. Florence Smith listens care- fully to the class recitation given by Pat Kira. Research, reports aid nglish study , ? it , 224 3 W, ff?fv,agQ ' 14 ' 2 . l ,.,, , ,,,.,, , 1 1 552 ' 5 in 5 'V i i W1 2 V 2 An. 1 Q Rx?-v-HTL: -' Y A . Mui Improving one's g r a m m a r, composition, spelling, and literary knowledge, English study tends to re-educate the pupil in the proper use of his everyday language. Fundamental skills stressed in English I through English III guide pupils to advancements in writing skills in the courses of English IV through English VII. Ad- vanced composition cultivates writing ability while English IX explores our great literary heritage. Laboratory reading in early English increases comprehension and speed ability. Four new English teachers add newness to standard methods of teaching practiced at Washington. I know it's here. Many Continental students spend study hall and other spare moments in the library.

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-- 4, ,,,., ,F TQ,7,f'j '?cfiZ'fffiV1fl r Aig-bh. 'Assisting Sue Douglass with her geome- try problems are Bob Eder and Richard Johnson ,fiig ...Z Creating an interest in a new and different language, Washington's math d e p a r t m e n t teaches pupils to speak in terms of formulas, equations, and mathematical definitions. There are many classes of math offered during a Con- tinental's four school years. Although only one year of math is required, many students con- tinue to enroll in math courses each semester. Continentals continue their math studies by taking such advanced courses as geometry, trig- onometry, college algebra, analytic geometry, and senior math. Whether a student enrolls in required courses or elective courses, he obtains knowledge that is vital to college bound pupils. ath vital to colle e-bound students f ,V 4 3 AZQQ.. L f' Q-ff. I ,f fy: 2,3 ,f 1 ff, ff f M 1 We got it. Newton Roberts and Anita Morris lend mutual assistance in the college algebra class. a-l-bic. Learning the fundamental algebraic equa- tions is the goal of all freshmen enrolled in Algebra I.