Arlington High School - Heights Yearbook (Arlington Heights, IL)

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rammar nd Literature Team Together I Y t 3. s Q,-Q . ,KAV 5 4 . . v --n..i5 ' linglish is one important aspect of learning' at Ar- lington. This year the English Department was plac- ed in the experienced and capable hands of Miss Leonhard. Study was not merely confined to literature and grammar hut to the practical application of both. Persuasive Speech was an advanced course for those primarily interested in debate. The student mastered skills that helped him speak intelligently and per- suasiyely. In addition to the semester of speech dur' ing the sophomore year, an advanced course in speech was ol'l'ered for those in junior and senior years. This course gave students more background in all areas of speech. Many concise speeches were re- quired throughout the school year. Play Production was offered to juniors and seniors this year. This course helped interested students appreciate the art ol' the theater. Drama was also offered to upper- classmen. The aspects of acting, literature, and production were included. An important, part. of the drama study was working on school plays. Journa- lism I included the theory of journalism and actual work on producing a newspaper. Journalism II was offered to seniors. It was primarily for the editors ol' the newspaper. Many different courses were open to students i11 Arlington High School. These courses played an im- portant part in the lives of Arlington students. They constituted an addition to our cumulative knowledge. l 1 4 . X-Vorkmg to complete term papers for Enfflish are Seniors Pam Frenh- . D . . . 1 ling, Peg Corwin, and jim Grossmckle. Sophomore Gail Haemker delivers her persuasive speech as her classmates wait until they will display their talents. 23

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ENGLISH rn x First Row: Mr, llnbvri Rovsr-l. B.A., M.A., II1-ights Advisor, Quill and Scroll Sponsor, Miss B1-tty Cnhh. B.A., M.A., Na- tional Iionor Society Sponsor: Mrs. Mary Louise Cnrvnran, Ph. B.: Miss Doris Denton, B.A,, N.T.A,, Triple S Sponsor: Mrs. V1-rnell Doyle-, B.S., Bridge Club: Miss Susan F4-rry, A.B, Sf-vund Row: Miss Jann- Frey, B.E., MA., Naiinnal Hfvnor So- ciety Sponsorg Miss Virginian Hnrrud, B.A., M.A.. Student Showcase, Bridge Club: Mr. Lnwremfe Iflnvvns, B.S., M.A., Individual Speech Events Advisor, National Forensics League Sponsor: Miss Slinrun Iiarzmnr, B.A., Individual Speech Events Advisory Mrs. Barbara liolxin, B,A., National Fnrvnsics Lemme Sponsor, Sub-Varsity and Beginning Delmte Advisorg Miss Alma Lvonlmril, B.A., ALA. Third Row: Mr. Douglas Murphy, M,A., B.A., Fall and Spring Play, National Thespian Society Advisor: Mr. Jann-s Nicholls, Jr., B.A,, Fall, Winter and Spring Plays: Mrs. Mary Sunn- wald. B.A,: Miss Julio Stnnkrnuff, RA., M.A.'l'., Student Coun- cil Sponsorp Miss Ht-I4-n Stnvrns, KS.: Mrs. Suzanne Tedell, B.S., Cardinal Advisor, Quill and Scroll Sponsor. l-'mnirth Row: Miss Lynrnnno Trad, B,A., M.A., Xvinter Play: Mr. Guy Yvnu, B.A., A Club Sponsor, Mr. lVaynt' Xhlgm-r, HS., Varsity Debate Advisor, National Forensics League Sprin- snr, Mrs. .luycv llumw, B,A., M.S. 'lbziriliing her junior English dass basic ' fundzlmentzils of gfilllllllllf, Miss Stanle- rziuff, points oill some helpful cxznnplcs. QQ

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FOREIGN LANGUAGES First Rfvw: Miss Nancy Anderson, RA., N.A., French Club. Pan Language Banquetg Mr, Peter Babris. B,A., M.A., Russian Club: Miss Georgia, lloolookas, B.A.. Pan Langtiage Council Sponsor: Mrs. Marguerite Dietrich, B.S'., M.A, St-vom! Row: Mrs, lmynn Forman, BA., BLA., Pan Laiuzllagt' Banquet, French Cluhp Mr. Bruno Ga-lla-rt, B.S.. M,A., German Club: Mr. N. Nielsen, A,B., A.M.g Mr. Kenneth Riggs, B.A., Spanish Club. Third Row: Miss Trudeno lmbertn, RA., Triple S Sponsnrg Mr. Norbert Sicwi-rt, A.B., RLS., Latin Club: Miss Nancy Snmmins, PLA., Future Teachers Club Sponsor, Mr. Donald Zaannow, A.A., BS., BLA. Not Pictured: Mr. Rayniond IV:-lls, B.A. Languages Provide Knowledge Of Culture Terry Townley, Sue Lelieau, Donna Krilcic, and -litn Sar- baugh bring a seventeenth century French comedy to life. 24 Latin, Russian, German, French. and Spanish were offered to all Arlington students. The foreign lang- uage departtnent was headed by Mr. Neilsen. Audio-visual aids were also offered to all classes to help further their knowledge of the language. Through the use of slides, charts, and maps, the students were able to learn more about the culturual background of the country of their language, Many of the classes made use of the language laboratories. These laboratories were used to enable the teachers to watch the progress of their students in both understanding and coinprehcnsion. To furth- cr the SllltlCllllS knowledge ol: a foreign langauge. thc teachers sponsored language clubs. The clubs broadened the sludent's knowledge ol' a country through lectures, activities and field trips. l'hrough these clubs, trips to France and Mexico have been planned lor the sunnner. In the early spring all the students were invited to the Pan Language Banquet. At' this banquet each club presented a skit depicting a symbolic scene front their particular country. A wide variety of dishes were served to supply a delectable meal for all. The outstanding students from each language were honored at Arlinglon's annual honor award assembly.