Indiana High School - L Indien Yearbook (Indiana, PA)

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M . ,0 Baaic junta, English class-this is where we learned the difference between is not and ain't p this is where we found out why it is of greater value to read Sinclair Lewis rather than Zane Grey. ln grammar we were given a broad knowl- edge of correct methods employed in speaking and writing the language. We became aware of the importance to social success attached to a good background in speech, vocabulary, and spelling. Through the actual use of the language in those oral reports and that annual short story we discovered that the greatest asset to the for- mulation of the superior original printed page was an accurate and full conception of the gram- matical standards of English. Grammar gave us the foundation on which to work in many of our other studies. ln our literature courses we gained an in- sight to the cultural appreciation of the finer types of writing. We saw our literature grow and pass through the various stages of classicism, romanticism, and realism. From the past and present masters we gleaned philosophies that matured our opinions and outlooks. Through Panel left, top to bottom: Miss Rink and a Seventh Grade English classy Miss Handler teaches a Ninth Grade sectionp the way a news report is given in English CThe photographer could not remember where he got this photol. L'lndien - 18 '

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Right is shown an elective typ- ing class at the daily struggle. -W -----.-c.- ,-cw. .t 1, , -V A ,s,,:,,,,?,,,m,2J:.g5:fH W- W- T Mr. Sheeder oversees a showcase preparation in a store practice class. L'Indien Below is a picture of the distribution of prizes in the commercial magazine sales contest, which gives the pupil practice in salesmanship and helps finance departmental activities. Left to right are Julia Mari, Caroline Violi, Robert Shaffer, Delores Smith, Eleanor Bowman, Mr. Sheeder, Alice White, Annabel Light- cap, and Louise McMillen.

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P ,Quin .4 A nge, . The English Department: seated-Miss Ruth Rink Miss Zetta Sourwme Miss Sara Stevenson Miss Gertrude Handler, Mrs. Mary McGregor Department Chairman Mrs Victoria Wadas Standing M Lambert Joseph, Mrs. Mildred Dunham, Mrs Lenore Becker Miss Evelyn Shupe Mr Arthur Nicholson comparison we developed a critical sense of bad and good in writing. To give wider scope to our appreciation we heard records of famous plays and poetic selections, we witnessed movie versions of great books, and we were urged on to further reading by the purchasing of fine books at a low rate through a high-school book club. In addition there were extra-curricular activities, such as Dramatics Clubs, through which we took an active part in bringing great authors' works to life. Literature gave us the foundation on which to build a mature and intelligent appre- ciation ofthe language at its peak of perfection. 'Typical of English activities is Mr. Nicholson's bulletin board in Room 103, a device which causes considerable interest among his students. L'lndien