Arlington High School - Accolade Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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'BY ROBERT -E FROST , . , if nu nu , p . 5 in I w f E 1, F-V ,x ' ll M' s X , i Elf g 1 x 1 Author Information . . . Richard liixan emphasizes a point tontein' ing Robert I-'mst for Maths Dunn who studies a poem ul Mi. ltrosts. English students study their own language 155 mastering participles, pit-positional phrases, anal ligures ol speeth. Knights acquire knowledge in a wide range ol linglish skills. 'together with grammar anal lit- erature courses, .Xrlington's varied linglish classes enable stuclents to develop talents in the lieltls of clramatics. puhlitations, antl speeeh. Because exact eomniunication is ol major importance in our moilern worlcl. listening. writing, reailing. antl speaking are stressed in each grammar unit. Sentente structure, capitalization. antl parts of speech are lamiliar huililing blocks ol pupils who olten utilize them in ileveloping essays anal themes. Nine weeks in the reatling lab increase reailing and comprehension titles. Book reports. written or oral, con- stitute a part ol' every linglish semester. The art ol' ac- curate note-taking, eoupletl with researeh. reward those writing themes with high marks. Literature aecpiaints .Xrlingtonites with unique situa- tions and distant times. Varied worlils flash ln as the year progresses. Short stories, poems, anal elassies are ponilerecl over anal SlllIllllLllillL'll. Note-taking Turmoil . . . Iunior Roxy Hinshaw folletts infoimation, opinions, antl :lata for her English term paper.

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jbggssfs' YK I ..r Zi-'K-. Make-up Artists . . . journalism students Len Adell and Sue Bates learn the techniques of newspaper design. Orator Gives Address . . . Perfecting skills of oral presentation, Bill Ellison delivers a speech to his classmates. From smiles to Shelley, participles to Poe Rapid Pacing . . . Mrs. Beryl Vaughan helps Carol Tarter increase her reading ability during her course in the reading lab. Geared to satisly the individual needs of each student, Arlingtons grammar and literature courses are supple- mented by speech, journalism, and dramatics. Added to the expanding curriculum this year, English IX offers advanced work in the field of creative writing. After a study of author's styles, students try expositions and nar- rations. Speech gives students the opportunity to develop a beliel' and present it in debate. Self-confidence and poise, as well as research techniques and public speaking skills, mount as the semester advances. Publications ollers a wide scope of advantages for those interested in journalistic writing or in the business man- agement ol publications. Typewriters hum steadily as L,-XNCIZR and ACCOLADE staffs hustle to meet dead- lines. Students struggle with copy-fitting problems and lay-out changes. Drama enthusiasts spend long hours toiling over acting techniques. This work may be rewarded by a part in the all-school play. Pantomimed skits supplement regular classroom discussion.

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I l ti xl 5 Homeward Bound . . . Seniors 'l'om cillilllllll. Susie Williams. and .john I,aVine. as well as other science majors, ueaiilx board the bus after completing an informative dat of touring the Eli Lilly plant. Flasks, frogs and fumes quickly identify MCM CII c. if . P1ll'klllll'l'IlllIl Pals . . . Bruce Kemper and Brenda Howe put th microscope teclmiques lo use obserxing exasive ptotofoans. Strange smells waiting' on the breeze characterize the science wing. A multiplicity of slide rule-toting scholars and a glimpse ol the ln Orbit light over the doors of the planetarium represent other unique department properties. Students study required basic biology lor two semesters, and interested students can pursue advanced biological courses. Physical sciences offer a choice of three basic courses. 'I o fulfill their requirements, Knights may choose chemistry, physics, or basic physical science. Be- sides these courses, astronomy offers students an opportu- nity to learn in the only planetarium in an Indiana high school. ' Scieme majors who pass a collection of scientific achievement tests attend a Science Seminar at the Indiana Medical Center on Saturdays. Li ing in the hub of the school, the Science Department includes more than a dozen fully-equipped classrooms and laboratories, a science lecture room, and a planetar- ium. As the emphasis on science mushrooms, it has been necessary to add new classrooms and labs to accommodate the lloocl of enrollees in this field of study.