Albany High School - Comet / Winnetkan Yearbook (Albany, WI)

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RICHARDSON SPANISH BROADENS FOREIGN UNDERSTANDING Spanish I is a new class offered at Albany High School this year. This course is offered through an exchange program with Juda. Under the instruction of Mrs. Richardson, Spanish students grasp both the oral and written concepts of the Spanish language. Through the use of films, slides, and supplementary texts, the Spanish classes become familiar with this foreign culture. The objectives of the department are to create knowledge about the Spanish culture and to teach the students to understand and to speak the Spanish language. WATCH IT KRIS!!! What's behind the book Dan? 27

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90CML 9TUDI£9 GXPLORG9 CULTURE Under the instruction of Mr. Tom Gross and Mr. Terry Astin. historical background, provided by the Social Studies courses laid a foundation for the comprehension of the American mode of life and government. Area Studies figured as an important portion in the understanding of international problems. Through study, students realized that geography determined the resources, size of family, way of life, and ultimately the success of a country. To gain understanding of the business world, to develop an interest in the economic development of our families in our country, and to realize the importance of securing training and skills were the objectives of the Social Problems class. TON GROtt

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IM9TRUCTIOIW M€DM 9UPPLIC9 Re90URC€9 More shelving and audio visual materials have been added to the Library this year. The card catalogs have been completed allowing students to find more materials on their own. Under the direction of Mrs. Kris Hanson, the Library moves closer to fulfilling the state Library standards by providing more materials and allowing students to put these materials to more serious use. The Library was set up to be a quiet area for completing classroom assignments and for pursuing individual interests through the various media. The Audio-Visual Department was given a new home in 1975 when it moved from the Library to a remodeled locker room near the old gym. Mr. Terry Astin, as head of Audio-Visual, is responsible for the distribution and maintenance of A-V Equipment and recommendations for new equipment as the need for the equipment arises. ms Hdrirori 28 Mr. Astin instructs these boys on the many functions of the various A-V equipment.