Anderson High School - Indian Yearbook (Anderson, IN)

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Breaking a pinata for gifts and candy is a Mexican Christmas custom enioyed by members of Spanish classes. To facilitate the learning ot the communi- cation arts, the English and language de- partments offered a program ot over 20 classes, New textbooks introduced a wide selection ot literature, grammar, and language concepts to all classes. Timed essays and the use ot pacer machines in the developmental laboratory improved the English students' reading speed and comprehension ability, while fluency and understanding were increased in foreign language classes by the use of the elec- tronic lab. Among the new classes innovated this year, Honors English classes were exact- ing and challenging because students advanced tar beyond their previous capacities. Other than required courses, students were ottered electives in newswriting, literature, composition, and speech to further advance learning, proving that language was the key to learning. Honors classes, labs motivate learning -AJ' x Joy in keen competition requiring recall and general knowledge is needed by English students involved in practice try-outs for the High School Bowl team, 26

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Last minute instruction stresses courtesy and the responsibility of defensive driving. 28 DI'lVSI S l6Cll'l'l ClSlSI'lSlVS ITIOVSS Driver education classes taught the stu- dent correct defensive driving measures. Class instructors stressed the responsi- bilities which every driver must accept while on the road. Through 55 hours of classwork and six hours of actual driving, the student gained experience and knowledge ot safe driving techniques. The three driver education cars equipped with dual controls were driven approxi- mately 200 miles a week. In addition, driving simulators were added to driver education equipment this year. Speed control and reaction time are tested in simulator training before actual driving experience. A tractor piston illustrates automotive mechanics for beginning drivers.