Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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The study of American literature is the theme of junior English classes. Grammar, vocabulary, poetry and novels are studied throughout the year, giving students a basic concept of rules besides giving them a chance to develop their own writing style. Mrs. Helena Karr. English teacher, discusses a fine point in the structure of a classical poem by Chaucer.

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Language study aids, enhances students’ comprehension, power to communicate Foreign language and a keener appreciation of English has become an important part of the curriculum offered at Highland High. Dialogues, expository talking and prepared speeches are some of the many features in the schedule of a for- eign language student. German, Latin, French, and Spanish are each offered as four year electives, allowing stu- dents to graduate with a major in for- eign language if they choose. Cuisine and customs are also part of the program as language stu- dents take many field trips and con- verse with exchange students and natives of foreign countries. Three Highland High students spent part of the summer living and attending school in South America, while South Amer- ican students came to Highland to live, study and learn. Highland’s English classes strive not only to increase vocabulary and grammar skills, but also to ac- quaint students with the great literary works of our time. Beginning with Eng- lish and expanding to foreign language study, students become competent to express themselves in many ways. Foreign exchange student Juan Molina studies quietly in the spacious, well-lit library. Juan comes from Columbia, South America and stayed to live and attend school in Highland for three months, learning the culture and customs of A merica. Latin instructor Miss Alpha Braunwarth reviews declensions of nouns with h er first-year Latin class. Symbolizing Highland ' s foreign language depart- ment, French, German, Latin and Spanish books make a colorful library display. 14 Foreign Language, English

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Fine arts promote communication Know how to bake a cake, play a guitar, or build a model car? These are only some of the topics covered by presentations in speech classes. Stu- dents learn the fundamentals of good rhetoric by giving impromptu and pre- pared speeches. Fast thinking and quick answers are essential elements to debate stu- dents. Opening speeches, cross- examinations, and rebuttals are devel- oped convincingly to sway listeners to the affirmative or negative. Drama classes study not only interpretive acting, but how to create effective costumes, stage sets, make-up and special effects. Good reporting, the key to good journalism, is put to use by beginning journalism students as each is given the chance to write for any of the four publications. Top students are chosen for positions, or may take advanced journalism or photography. Expression is the key in creative dramatics classes as Junior Eager to learn the fundamentals of printing and its effects on journalism, Dan Clark and Janyce Hope study sizes and styles on a type chart. Headline count is a basic prerequisite for all students who intend to apply for a position on one of the major publications, for headlines must not only fit. but also inform. 16 Journalism, Speech