Palo Verde High School - Olympian Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Writing of Journals Increased Creativity In the beginning, the written word started with drawings and symbols scratched on cave walls. The primitives recorded their thoughts and feelings, thus the creation of the first journals. The English language has changed with time, and today, one way to improve a student's writing is by composing a journal. Palo Verde students participated in a program with the University of Arizona and Pima College called Southern Arizona Writing Project. This program was designed to improve writing skills in high school students and to prepare them for college. In this program, the students were given a chance to write as much as possible in a daily journal. Their work was not graded, but instead was used to give students a change to become more con- fident in their writing skills. English students were not the only ones to participate. The program in- cluded classes from other subjects such as math, science and history. The teachers involved received a S200 grant for participating and turn- ing in their results from the journals. When asked their opinion on writing journals, most students thought that it would be helpful to them in the future. English is an essential subject, and in- volvement in programs such as this help to build a strong foundation for college, as well as establishing an in- terest in reading to learn. ID Yes: I do have a heart, exclaims Mr. Dex- ter Johnson to his third period English class who questioned his sanity after he assigned an essay. 01 Mr. Elmer lends Kelly Richardson a hand on her bothersome English assignment. G1 When a problem arises in Dexter Johnson 's class, he is always there to combat it and striaghten things out. I-0 Working together on an assignment in Mr. Elmer 's class is hah' the fun as shown by Michelle Lee, Alesia Shaughnessy and Jackie Holton. 52 Faculty Section

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,win ., W t. vi. L. L rr ,V MO . ,,,,, f. .-in . i '11 J' if lf ' ' Nfl' W ' lm by 3 M I 'U , L 'Y' , ' ' f ,I . A 54 Faculty Section English, It's in Your Futureg Get Spirited No substitutions. Many students heard those awe inspiring words from their counselors after trying to substitute another class for a regular English credit. English is just too hard. You have basically done the same things since the fifth grade, commented Chantal Giblin. After fin- ding out that four years credit of regular English was required, most students decided that they might as well buckle down and endure the cur- riculum. English class became a lot easier for me after I realized I could 9 not get out of it,' said one student. Getting motivated about English may not be easy, but many students successfully accomplished the task. Communication through written and spoken words has always been vitally important, and colleges and employers did not let students slip by as easily on qualifications. To prepare students for the indepen- dent lifestyle lurking around the cor- ner, much time was spent on grammar. Debbie Baessler commented, Gram- mar is the hardest part of English. It's also one of my weakest skills. People are often negative about things they don't understand or know how to do. One way teachers encourag- ed students was by making extra help available every Tuesday and Thursday morning before school. If students felt they needed special assistance, an ap- pointment could be made with their teacher. Teachers were willing to help students succeed in the area of English which is so vital to surviving today. 111 Ross Johnson contemplates how to fnish his essay on sleep. 1Photo by J. Perkins1 121 While passing out papers, Mrs. Van Horn stops to answer Jennder Schmoyer's question. 1Photo by A. Smith1 131 Mr. Silverburg is caught expressively explain- ing the play Oedwus the King to his third hour class. 1Photo by J. Klobnak1 141 Mrs. Van Horne holds the attention of her fourth hour class as she discusses use of correct grammer. 1Photo by A. Smith1 151 With great patience, Mrs. Stein issues her fourth call slip. 1Photo by J. Klobnak1 . 2:5 . fw. f K x la