Grant High School - Memoirs Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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The English curriculum opens a wide area of study. Four years are required for grad- uation, but this is just an introduction to the many elective courses available. ln Shakespeare classes poetry and plays are discussed and studied. As is the tradi- tion, they staged Twelfth Night tor the general public, as well as the student body. Students interested in writing can develop skills in Creative Writing or Journalism. The advanced Journalism class produces the school newspaper, while the yearbook is put out by the Publications class. Courses in drama are offered. Beginning Drama classes stage several one-act plays and a longer play. Advanced Drama pre- sents several maior productions, such as the Fall play Harvey, which everyone en- ioyed. This spring all English students were given Phil Dean and Nancy Rouse give Shakespeare reading wniie Jan Stanley, Janet Jump, and Mr. Gerald Merryman listen. ww' the opportunity to attend plays dramatized V l ' by the Portland Repertory Theater at Port- land State College. Tim Kehoe discusses his work with Mr. James Conover in the Creative Writing class.