Nappanee High School - Napanet Yearbook (Nappanee, IN)

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Otras Lenguas Son Importantes Tambien In Spanish I, Fred Jensen learns the principles of conjugating verbs. Because of the importance of maintaining good foreign relations, learning the language of our neighboring countries is emphasized. Spanish I students learn the basic principles of grammar by translating stories, and they practice elementary dialogues. Besides learning further essentials of grammar, this year the Spanish II classes read an adaptation of Benito Perez Caldos' MARIANELA. The students gained practical experience in interpreting phrases while translating this Spanish novel. Two years of Latin are offered at N.H.S. This year the first year students studied Roman mythology and Greek drama, while also learning of ancient Roman culture. The second year of Latin included a study of Roman history and philosophy. The study of Roman writings also supplemented their year's work. These students were required to have a project depicting life in ancient Rome and two papers covering some area of Roman history. All Latin students became aware of how Roman writings and customs have influenced our English language and literature. Second year Spanish students Ruth Pletcher, Lewis Reed, and Ted Noffsinger examine Mexican handicraft. Tom Creene and Bob Callander prepare Latin II projects for display. NAPPANEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE c Progress Is Our Project

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Skill in English Is Often Key to Success For her demonstration in speech class, Rita Stutzman applies theatrical make-up to Ron Foeckler. Marv Mast and Rebecca Kessens look up material for their literature research papers on eighteenth century England. Since there is a direct relationship between a person's ability to use English well, and his later success, every N.H.S. student takes at least three years of this important subject. Depending on his plans for the future, the student» chooses either practical or college preparatory English. If he chooses practical, the student learns that proper grammar can help him in obtaining a better job, and that skills such as writing a good business letter greatly increase his chances for advancement. During the second semester, the practical English student reads literature chosen to help him under- stand life. College preparatory English teaches the student to express himself correctly and clearly both by regular grammar lessons and by weekly themes on a variety of topics. These classes also receive a thorough background in classics from general literature in the freshman and sophomore year, American literature in the junior year, and English literature in the senior year. In speech class, whether by a formal debate, an informal sales talk, or interpreting lines from a play, juniors and seniors learn to express them- selves orally with increased effectiveness. Carol Berger drills her junior English class on vocabulary words. VITREOUS STEEL PRODUCTS Porcelain Enamel Products 4

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The Language of Science Is Mastered Senior math, students calculate the volumes of conic solids. Mr. Robinson helps geometry student Beth Walters construct a diagram to prove a theorem. Marla Flowers and Randy Wagner complete a graph problem in first-year algebra. Starting with the freshman year, many mathe- matics courses are offered. All freshmen are re- quired to take either general math., which is a course dealing with problems related to everyday life, or algebra, which is the basis for all higher mathematics. Plane geometry is a course taken by many sopho- mores. This interesting course is very important as a foundation for many vocations. Advanced algebra, which is usually taken by juniors, serves not only as a review of algebraic systems, but also digs deeper into new concepts of algebra. Advanced math, gives seniors working toward vocations involving math, a real challenge. Covering trigonometry, analytic geometry, and statistics, this course prepares seniors for further math, in college. The benefits of these courses are immeasurable. Because mathematics is the basic language used in the science and business worlds, it has become very important in our modern society.