Abington High School - Oracle Yearbook (Abington, PA)

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English Dept. Dwight Good Millicent Neff Ralph Maltese Patricia Corcoran Dr. Robert Burt Well, it is better than Cliff s notes, isn’t it? 27

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South Campus English LLk i I Charles Schneller, chairman Rosemary Tobin The South Campus English Department follows a traditional curriculum which stresses basic communication skills that can be developed through a sequential, ordered English program. Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding one’s own language is critical to the educational process and to the realization of a rewarding lifestyle. Although English III and English IV are devoted to American and British Literature respectively, it is the philosophy of this department that an understanding and appreciation of all literature broadens the students’ experience. In addition, seven elective courses provide an opportunity for the student to pursue some special interests beyond the required course. Gerald Alpaugh 26

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North Campus English Dept. Thomas Binckley Merritt Hughes James Giordano; chairman The North Campus English Program provides the student with systematic instruction in composition, literature, vocabulary, and grammar. In composition, major emphasis is placed on the expository essay — five to eight paragraphs in length — with particular attention given to statement of purpose and skills of organization. In literature, the emphasis is on skills of literary analysis with a focus on writers both classic and contemporary. In vocabulary, students study a minimum of 300 words derived from recent SAT tests. In grammar, the basics of language description, mechanics, and diction are presented, especially as they relate to the students’ writing. In addition to the required English program, Dramatics, Journalism, and Public Speaking are offered as electives. Patricia Donahue Robert Winters I can't believe I ate the whole thing! 28