Hobart Senior High School - Memories Yearbook (Hobart, IN)

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Because a democracy is based on freedom of speech, a person should know the fundamentals of speech making. In first year speech, impromptu and demonstra- tion speeches were given along with round table dis- cussions and debates. Upon completion of a speech, the class criticized the presentation. Resolved: That the United States Government will procomplete medical care to all citizens at public ex- pense was the debate topic used during the year. Advanced speech, known as dramatics, helped the students to appreciate good drama and to understand the principal rules of play production. The fine art classes of music and art contributed talent to the school year. Under the direction of Mr. Benson, the A Cappella and the Treble Choir presented many fine programs. The Hobart Band, under the direction of Mr. Rogers, and Mr. Chilian, presented excellent instrumental enter- tainment in convocations and concerts. Around Christmas season, a Nativity scene was seen on the lobby windows. The necessary hard work done by the art classes under the supervision of Mrs. Cicak. Mr. Benson practices with the A Cappella Choir for the Choral Festival. Mr. Rogers very industriously leads the band at the Fall Concert. % 23

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Kenny Black practices one of his debate topics while Karen Phelps and Rosie Caldwell listen ready to comment on it. Fine Arts Adds Variety to a Scholastic The art classes have made many things this year. Pat Milar, Judy Ammer, and Barbara Fidrych are working on some of the projects.

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Mr. Neff reads to one of his Spanish classes while enthusiastic students listen. Mr. Black and Terry Daves, illustrate some of the projects made by Latin students to Mr. Black s classes. Language Classes In this age of the “shrinking mile, increasing em- phasis has been placed on the study of foreign lan- guages. The Hobart High School, in accordance with this trend, offered four languages — Spanish, German, French and Latin. The four facets of speaking, listening, reading, and writing were taught. In addition to this, the student learned the cultural background of the coun- tries that speak that language. The Spanish students learned about our great Spanish heritage, for out West and South were first settled by Spaniards. The Spaniards left us Spanish place names, gave us the fiesta customs, and added to our everyday speech such words as hacienda, siesta, rancho, and burro. Second and third year Spanish classes were only offered this year. Only one German class, combination of first and sec- ond year students, was held. At Christmas time the sec- ond year students put on a play, and the entire class learned German Christmas carols. Auf wiedeschen and madchen were some words that were familiar to the German students. French was added to the curriculum for the first time this year. Fifty-two students became acquainted with such words as bonjour, ca va, and au revoir. Mrs. Friedrich, a new member to the faculty was the French teacher. Latin was the only language that did not use the lan- guage laboratory. This year there were fourth year stu- dents who continued to strengthen their vocabulary and to learn further about the customs of the Romans. 24