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

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.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

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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

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t...,.A.,...,. ,-,.. ., '? rE?W P' ABOVE: Digging through the library's stacks of old magazines are Cheryl Robben and left Po- lack, '82, and Mike Lee, '8O. ABOVE RIGHT: Adding the scores in the tab room during the West debate tournament are Kathie Hotfrnaster, Carolyn Carpenter and left Polaclc, '82, RIGHT: Adding awards from recent wins to the trophy case in E School are Annie Ripper, '80, Daveen Litwin and lack Sippel, '81. 881 People X Debate