William Mitchell High School - Apogee Explo Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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REV. KENNETH BURTON, Colorado College professor, and a CC stu- dent read a scene from The Rhinoceros for a satire class. Modular scheduling enabled the English depart- ment to completely revise its program structure. A va- riety of electives were offered to juniors and seniors for the first time, and the chronological approach to lit- erature was replaced bythe study of literary types. In addition to the study of literature, composition labs met once a week for four modules, and sophomore speech classes were held once a week in medium groups. For interested students, additional courses were offered in mass media, creative writing, language study, and journalism. Enrollment in the reading improve- ment course greatly increased this year because of the versatile scheduling. Large group meetings proved convenient for pre- sentations to enrich daily study. Many local speakers, such as Mrs. lnez Hunt, local author, and Mr. Jack Fin- layson, sports commentator, contributed their knowl- edge of specific fields to the classes. Continuing its policy, the Arts and Humanities Edu- cational Program made it possible for studients to see the National Shakespeare Company perform two come- dies this year. Volpone and Twelfth Night were both presented during the week of February 12. English Department Makes Unique Adjustments DAVE SHONTS LISTENS to an interpretation ofa play in the Mitchell audio-visual department to supplement his English studies. IN A READING improvement class, Gail Hagen participates in a Power Builder exercise to accelerate her reading rate.

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gnnwvww ' ii 2 zri fiiii. Hu.. ' 'f5':el'i. 11 : . ' JOHN TEASLEY MAKES use of the new microfilm reader made availa- ble for student use in the library, MR. RAYMOND CALHOUN, Mitchell librarian,looks through the card catalogue in the library for books. Library Offers Microfilm Reader New to the library this year was the microfilm reader, which projects pages from magazines onto a screen. Twenty-five magazines were available on mi- crofilmed pages. During the school year, the Mitchell library offered students a place to do their homework as well as re- search and recreational reading. It offered students a place to find information for their many themes, speeches and papers. Mrs. Mary Johnson and Mr. Raymond Calhoun, li- brarians, were assisted by paraprofessional Mrs. Joan Hadden. They were aided by Mrs. Ruby Shouse, edu- cational secretary, and Mrs. Jean Sayre, textbook sec- retary. Mrs. Joyce Woolston acted as instructional mater- ials specialist by preparing the transparencies used by the faculty in their lectures, making 35 mm. slides, and painting posters and signs that were used in the re- source centers. Mr. John Orr was in charge of the audio-visual dee partment, which distributed the films, slides, and pro- jectors used by the faculty. DAN EDWARDS LISTENS with interest to a tape of popular music in the audio-visual room, which was opened for student use.

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Language Department Hosts Exchange Students Wa S, R' Ns. MR. FRANCIS RIDDLEMOSER leads a discussion in his German 8 class, a group consisting of only five students in advanced study. Two students from Nlexico City High School spent three days in Colorado Springs this year and stayed in the homes of John Watt and Robb Storm. The boys were winners of the Alliance for Progress essay con- test and were touring the United States. ln the language program a basic revision this year was the change to an open language lab system. Stu- dents were required to spend a certain number of their unstructured modules per week in the lab. This number was determined by their advancement in Ian- guage study and individual progress. Under this system students who felt the need for extra study in a language could regulate their lab time accordingly. All languages were studied simultane- ously in the lab, and the tapes were controlled by a para-professional at the central unit. Small-group meetings proved very beneficial to the language department. Teachers were able to give closer attention to individual problems in pronuncia- tion and inflection than in previous years. Small groups of students interested in advanced work, such as Ger- man 9, were also organized this year. Previously, this advanced study was not as readily available. DURING AN UNSTRUCTURED module, Pat lVlclVlillen studies Spanish as others around her pursue their respective language courses.