North Phoenix High School - Hoofbeats Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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1m - --11 3455739 IOHDUNISIE l718l91DZl2223 Q- itZ526I728293U E Dale Rogers, Marcia Ashley, Ron Weber, and Mary Meno took part in a symposium concerning Franklin's philoso- phies. Discussions such as this added variety to English courses. Miss Hamilton Mr. Kasold English English Press Club Mrs. Miller Mr. Miller English English Quill and Scroll 28 X, f S 4 Sandy Johnston and Tony Bustos discussed a map depicting places of historic interest in American literature. Teaching devices such as this promoted interest in English. Junior English stressed background of Literature America has long been a melting pot for the languages and customs of many different nationali- ties, giving this country a rich heritage in litera- ture. Students were given various samples of American Literature, both modern and traditional. By taking a representative author from each im- portant period of literature, juniors were able to trace its development from early documents of such authors as Benjamin Franklin to the work of contemporary American authors. Grammar was coupled with essays, stressing clear, accurate writ- ing. The library was used for research papers re- quired in some classes, and oral assignments were coordinated with the literature program.

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Diane Hartrine and Marian Thatcher lis- tened with interest as Dennis Maraner ex- plained the architecture of the famed House of the Seven Gables in Nathaniel Haw- thorne's celebrated classic. Articles relating to the subject being taught were just one method of presenting literature. Miss Marian Cox, sophomore English teacher, talked to her class about grammar rules stressed in the English book. Vocabulary was included in the course. ' if ttll. if Q Miss Cox Mrs. Duncan Miss Morgan English English English Mr. Weiser Mr. West English English North High Players Sophomore Studies Based On Principles Of Speech Sophomore English teachers coordinated stud- ents' writing and speech activities with literature. Selected authors of prose and poetry were studied. Learning was centered around various writers' con- cepts and ideas. Longer and more diliicult selec- tions were studied, giving the students an opportu- nity to increase vocabulary and comprehension. At- tention was given to literary style and value of the selection. Poetry was discussed, and students learned to extract the author's meaning through analyzing the poem. Among selections in prose were William Shakespeare's 'Iulius Caesar and Silas Marner by George Eliott. Regular essay writing stressed mechanics of grammar and students realized the importance of writing as a means of communication. Sophomores used the library frequently for reference material. Oral reports enabled students to gain assurance and poise when speaking in public. 27

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Senior English Included Intensive College Training Double, double toil and trouble, Fire burn and cauldron bubble, are lines from Macbeth, just one of the many selections which was studied in senior literature. Students learned about famous English authors, from Chaucer to Coleridge. Oral reports, discussion periods, and films helped to further class interest, in addition to the research paper, written during one term. Various topics were chosen and students used the library for ex- tensive research and note taking. Translated selec- tions from the literature of other countries of the world were studied, and advanced writing tech- niques and ideas were stressed for future college students. Seniors learned to organize and state ideas with clarity and precision in written essays. Drama was also offered by the English Depart- ment, designed to develop imagination and concentration. Students were encouraged to par- ticipate in plays and shows in order to gain confidence and experience. 11 .40 Miss Bock En glisb 1' Mr. Ferris English lunior Mr. Hoffman Miss Jacks English English Dep. Cloairnzan Nr- xg Dennis Gindt and Bob Oberly discussed semester grades with Miss jacks while Linda Rimhey waited her turn. Interested students were allowed to observe their progress by looking in the grade book with the teachers approval.