John Adams High School - Album Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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The Ability to Communicate Ideas Students build their basic patterns of learning, from the foundation of English Under the guid- ance of Mr. Kline, the English department incor- porates the study of literature, the structure of the language, reading development, and vocabu- ary. The analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of works of literature, through discussion and writing, may suggest to the student ideas that will help him live a more meaningful life. Connie Birdsall, Paula Davis, Diane Cremins find freshman English intriguing. Mrs. Meyers lends a helping hand to Sheila Neff dur- ing journalism class. 27

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Expression . . . Developmental reading. Improves Sue Cunningham ' s reading skills. Kathy Deene gives full attention to her English tests. Richard Miller, Jerry Muncle, and Pat Walter are directmg their thoughts to Hamlet. 26

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Languages Promote Academic Plans The purpose of our language courses is to give the students knowledge of foreign peoples and their cultures. This department, headed by Mrs. Gadomski, includes the study of German, Latin, French, and Spanish. These languages are taught through an audio-lingual method, which includes dialogue, songs, and stories, to teach basic skills of the language. Emphasis is placed on oral understanding in the first year, while more advanced classes study the country, cus- toms, and literature. The language lab helps students in mastering their language. Mrs. Azem passes out pamphlets for her Spanish class to read Deena Brazy listens to a French conversation.