Highland High School - Highlander Yearbook (Anderson, IN)

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2. wi' a-...e,, 'X Rex Riggins finds comments from the class amusing as he places his Spanish lesson on the board. Mrs. Carolyn Mathews ioyfully expounds upon the philosophy of a Latin l translation of Julius Caesar. to Make Plans For First International Dance Planning the International Dance, Highland's foreign language teachers Mrs. Dorothy Parker Mrs. Wanda Freclericks, Mrs. Carolyn Mathews, and Mrs. Mildred Taylor. J 'l I7 1

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Mrs. Wanda Fredericks shows educational movies depicting life in France to her advanced French class. Language Classes Unite Language is the basis of communication. In America one Tongue is understood by nearly everyone. By Traveling to other parts of th-e world, however, many different languages are encountered. lf we are to have good relations with other nations, we must understand Their languages. Highlanders have ven- tured into The world of foreign Tongues by studying Latin, French, and Spanish with earnest endeavor. Latin, considered The source of many modern lan- guages, is still studied although iT is rarely spoken. lt provides an excellent background for The study of other foreign languages as well as English. French proved To be quite enjoyable to Those in first and sec- ond year classes. Films gave the students an oppor- tunity to hear native Frenchmen speak, as did tape recordings. Spanish students became more aware of the vast numbers that speak this language and of the problems which face these people. For the first time the foreign language classes com- bined their efforts and held an international Dance March 6 at the King's Crown lnn. This harmonious af- fair brought about a closer relationship among the students in regard tothe various languages. , Latin Student Lee Baldwin ponders a passage of the Odyssey. I6

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Alert Minds, Quick Hands Essential in Business Mr. Kenneth Strong offers a clue to Vedee Martin con cerning a difficult question in business law class. I8 As our economic system grows more complex the need for business training increases. Learning to man- age finances is important in order to keep up with the intricate fiscal involvements of today's world. Highland's freshmen are introduced to the world of financial maneuvers by participation in a general business class. In subsequent years students build up a more comprehensive knowledge through courses in business math, business law, and business English. Bookkeeping students toil over ledgers to obtain the correct checks and balances as they learn the meaning of profit and loss. These pupils become acquainted with fundamentals of business transactions. Students of typing and shorthand discovered that through patient effort it was possible to obtain in- valuable skills. Mrs. Ann Cullop and Miss Mary Shier- ling guided novice typists and stenographers on the road to proficiency with dictation and typing tests. Several students planned to further their vocational interests by attending a secretarial or business school after graduation. Other pupils intended to apply their new abilities in order to be more efficient in future college studies and thus earn better grades.