Arlington High School - Accolade Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Drilling her class in Spanish grammar techniques, Mrs. Mercedes Portilla prepares the students for conversation in the language. Conversational French is practiced by senior Corliss Yoder with the guidance of Mr. john Katsarapoulos, International problems are given student solutions by German linguists Karen Thurston, Carol Patton, and Doug Cootee. priiiwuvw-Q-S.M,: U

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Panels Csound oil, on current issues with social studies From Viet Nam to the Common Market, social studies classes discussed the whys of current issues. Delving below the surface, reporting of race riots, military regimes, and political maneuverings, seminars became open debates on controversial stands. Using the courses as a sounding boardn for dis- cussion, World and United States history enthusiasts related past events to today's problems. An insight in communication became the goal of psychology courses, while government and economics classes explored the mechanics of government. Through this extensive social studies curriculum, the current events critic questioned simple puzzles to be- come more adept in the art of inquiry. He pondered the relationship of people and events, developing his ability to analyze world situations. Under the direction of department head john Morris, the fourteen faculty members led the student panels, inviting the members to sound oil with responsible opinions on world events. Mock elections prepare future citizens for responsible voting, ADF. 55 - I I .y-Lf:-A , ft 531- - --1 e The fine art of second grade coloring is recaptured by senior Sue Crisell as she practices for a teaching profession. The world of the ouija boardn mystifies students in Mr. Forest Witsman's mind-exploring psychology classes.

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Linguists develop international accent with world studies Multi-lingual Knights were the building blocks of world peace and posterity. They were the cement which would hold fast crumbling nations and strengthen the international ties of a world. 1 To attain speaking fluency in a useful language, French, Spanish, German, and Latin majors took from two to eight semesters of the course. Linguists who wished to broaden their use ofthe Eng- lish language explored Greek and Latin derivatives in the special, one-semester program. With an opportunity to study overseas, serious lan- guage students explored the American Field Service program for students abroad and the Indiana Univer- sity Honors Program. Expanding their interests to after-school activities, they also engaged in the inter- national banquet and club meetings. The lack of communication may have placed a barrier in medieval times, but in the fast pace world of today, language students strove to bridge the already narrowing international gap. Tape recorders provide a different method of learning for Spanish stu- dents Nancy Villarreal and Larry Howell. Inspiring students with Roman and Creek culture and explaining lan guage roots are the goals of Mr, George Feldman.