St Louis Park High School - Echowan Yearbook (St Louis Park, MN)

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John Dickinson explain! different stylo of Roman architecture to his Latin II class. tovght by Robert Zitur. Sfwochon Sio Deutsch? By learning about Germany'! geographical condition . tho e tudont develop their Interest in the German longuoge. THE HOPE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Phil Homme and Mary Herman are preparing their Spanish lessons against the colorful backdrops of Mexico and Spain.

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 Hoblo etponol?'' U ing tho top® r®. cordcf for oral oxorci ® , Min Hon-myhr' tecond-ycar Sponi»h student ■corn to mailer the language through constant repetition. WORLD HARMONY... Another phase of the curricular program at Park is the study of languages. Students may choose to pursue the mastery of Germon, Latin, French, or Spanish. German I is concerned mainly with learning to read, speak, and understand the basic language. After completing the second year, the student is able to do extensive reading and research study on his own. Latin I covers the mastery of elementary grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and Latin word formations. The second year teaches mythology, classical art, and architecture to complete the study of this course. Two modern romance languages are taught at Park. The French language is useful to anyone who wishes to enjoy France's exceptional contributions to the world of literary culture. The first and second year of learning teach pronunciation, the fundamentals of grammar, common idioms, and verbs. In French III the student develops the ability to express himself in the written and spoken language. The objectives of the Spanish course are to train the student in the basic concepts of the language and to acquoint him with the culture of Spain. Parlez-voo franeoi ?'' Member of Mr . Do! ' third-year French lo » carry on a typical convcrtotion employing thoir knowledge from the po t two yoor of »tudy. 22

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 MECHANIZATION AND INDUSTRY ... THE HOPE OF INDUSTRIAL ARTS Students of Industrial Arts courses are instructed in industrial and technical methods. These closses provide valuable training for future vocations and hobbies. Each section of Industrial Arts covers a specific area of interest and talent. In each area the student uses his hands and mind to make a useful product. The courses of study include Drafting, Electricity and Electronics, General Metal, Machine Shop, Printing, and Woodwork. The excellent machinery and other facilities of the classrooms aid the students in their thorough study. Electronics fascinates Harley Tobermon os he finishes fh« wiring of his project. Going about fholr work in Machine Shop, these students or® content with the happy hum of machinery about them. Sketching tomorrow's future is tho task undertaken by the boys in this Drafting class. Craig Hughes and Pot Cook decide which tools to use in Woodworking.