Topeka West High School - Chevalier Yearbook (Topeka, KS)

Page 102 text:

European Cultures Interest I Foreign Language Students A major emphasis of foreign lan- guage teachers was the rekindling of interest in the study of French, German and Spanish. Holiday seasons were special times for language classes to practice their newly acquired knowledge as they sang carols and observed other cus- toms in the fashions of the country. German classes celebrated the Ger- man holiday October Fest, At Christ- mas they made gingerbread houses and at the end of February the classes celebrated another German holiday called Fasching, which is celebrated in the city of Cologne. In March some of the students went to Manhattan for a German field day. Spanish students learned the nation- al dance of Mexico, the Iarabe Tapa- tio. They also learned a dance called the Ranchera, a modern dance for young people. Advanced Spanish classes prepared an imaginary trip to Mexico or Spain. They researched climate, art, ancient civilizations, places of interest, clothes and architecture. French classes had a Christmas caroling party over the holi- day season. In November all of the foreign lan- TOP LEFT: Jackie Curtis describes to her stu- dents the achievements ot some French kings during the Renaissance period. TOP RIGHT: Learning a Spanish dance from Gabriela Cantu is Bill Lowe, '82, Gabriela is a native of Monter- rey, Mexico. RIGHT: Piecing together the side of a gingerbread house is Stan Dibble, '82, in Ger- man class. German students celebrated Christ- mas and the Octobertest. 861 People X Foreign Language guage classes got together and held an international dinner, at which food from the three countries was served. Beginning students learned basic language skills and the culture and ge- ography of the country. Advanced stu- dents learned grammar, history, cul- ture, conversational language, read- ings and literature. A number of Span- ish students proved their skill by earn- ing honors at the concurso in Wichita. me Q ig Wm.. Nu.. 'Q

Page 101 text:

of gigs ? fi l l' ' J -If be-1-l ff .A . M. 'i - .M , .vu-2 W, ABOVE: Intensley working to meet a deadline on a news story is staff reporter Desirae Marchello, '80 Artwork And Indepth Stories Add To New Collegiate Look Although most of the staff had been through lournalism l and 2, they had not worked on the newspaper, The Campus View. The staff did well ex- cept for some problems with ads, Ad- viser Duane Shufelberger said. We needed a larger advertising staff. The staff solved that problem by recruiting additional members for second semes- ter. First semester editors Susan Bender and Dee Anne Headley had the chal- lenge of breaking in the inexperienced staff. By second semester, editors Paul Cochran and Monica I ones had a more experienced l9-member staff. To meet expenses that had risen about lO percent this year, the business staff was required to average about S5200 in advertising sales for each issue. In an attempt to broaden and in- crease reader interest, the editorial staff attempted to add depth to news and feature content. They published stories on teenage pregnancy, the highlights of the l97Os, school finance, education practices, college costs, teen suicide, SUSAN BENDER: First Semester Co-Editor PAUL COCHRAN: First Semester Co-Editor DEE ANNE HEADLEY: Second Semester Co- Editor MONICA IONES: Second Semester Co-Editor DUANE SHUFELBERGER: Publications Adviser marriage, and other issues of concern to youth. At mid-year, a moderate face-lift in- cluded a newly designed three-column and four-column page one flag, a more artistic masthead on the editoral page, and a new editorial page logo. ' Actiities X Campus View X 85

Page 103 text:

.f 'Ax N 5-L A X x -I' ' X- 5 . .. f R2 b 5 ! .-1?-1 1 .. N ', T 5 8 gf L 'Vfa 1. 0 0 A f - CDQJ, .23-SX - 4 ' N . ., xi X I 'f wx ff K 'X 5 ' ..- ' f 'K I ABOVE: After first semester finals, I amie Olsher, '82, participates in the Spanish version of Monop- oly. LEFT: Taking notes over a lecture by Mrs. Curtis in French class is Marti Priest, '81, LINDA BAI-IR: German I-2, 3-45 Intermediate German FRANCES BRAUN: Spanish I-2, 3-45 Intermedi- ate and Advanced Spanish IACKIE CURTIS: French I-2, 3-45 Intermediate and Advanced French A People! Foreign Language!87