Beachwood High School - Oculus Yearbook (Beachwood, OH)

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English Emphasizes Humanity . Ringing out the old and ringing in the new, Beachwood's English Department is preparing itself for an overall change which will reach completion within the next two years. Our present courses of literature and grammar will successfully terminate with the graduation of this year's juniors. Even so, several divisions of this field will continue to expand. Last fall an additional course enlarged the English curriculum. The small, but elite, group of students that composed the world literature class reaped the benefits of an informal atmosphere, while gaining an intellec- tual status through the readings of such authors as Keats, Byron, Tolstoy, T. S. Elliot, and Ibsen. Journalism started with a new format and instructor. Mrs. Oliver's class worked with the Beachcomber staff after they had acquired the necessary journalistic fundamentals. An additional second semester course enabled students to work on the school paper for credit. Under the supervision of Mr. Robert Dober, the English curriculum was revised to include a new type of course --Humanities. This widespread program which combines social studies and English, will eventually involve all tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students. The junior high school students who are presently learn- ing the basic English skills, will enter the Humanities program in their sophomore year. Humanities has a decisive advantage over the old English-social studies separation. Concerned mainly with ideas rather than facts, it helps the student to develop a complete background for American heritage and the culture of the westem world. Communicative arts, a branch of humanities, encompasses a whole range of language skills including writing, speaking, and the most advanced logic. This curriculum is designed to evaluate the student's capabilities in reading and writing according. During a free period, Mrs. Fording and Mrs. Lerner discuss their students’ progress in English. ROBERT DOBER, B.A., M.A.; John Carroll U.; Head of English Dept.; Human- ities, Great Books; NUF1.S. MARY FORDING, B.A., M.A.; Western Reserve U.; English, Humanities; F.T.A. SANDRA LERNER, A.B.; Northwestern U., Western Reserve U.; English, Communi - cative Arts; Oculus. MYRA OLIVER, M.A.; Western Reserve U., U. of London; English, Journalism, World Literature; Beach- comber. 17 DON POSTON, B.S., M.A.; Ohio State U., Columbia U., U. of Cincinnati; English, Speech; Drama.

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Counselors Aid Future Plans Headed by Dr. Rubin, the guidance office took on a new aspect this year. It was enlarged to include three new advisors all of whom were immediately submerged in a maze of student problems. The main purpose of the office is to aid the stu- dent in analyzing his environment and his opportu- nities so that he can make the wisest decision in regard to his future. This is accomplished in a variety of ways. The guidance office is the center of activities for a number of visitors from cities throughout the United States. Many of these are representatives of various colleges. Informative, but informal discus- sions give the student an opportunity to learn about each college in a way which otherwise might be accomplished only through a personal visit. Standardized tests, administered through the guidance office, evaluate the talents and skills of each student, and aid him in deciding whether to apply to a college or seek employment. For the students not desirous of attending college, the office is also helpful. Through the Ohio Employ- ment Service, the of fice tries to procure jobs suitable to the pupil's abilities and wishes. Dr. Ruben offers students much beneficial material con- cerning colleges. LAWRENCE H. BERLIN, A.B., M.A.; Ohio State U., Western Reserve U.; Jr. High Coun- selor; Student Council. SUSAN BERNSTEIN, JOSEPH RUBEN, B.S., Mrs. Bernstein and Senior, Barb Severino discuss a psychological test taken by the Senior Class. B.S., M.A.; North- western U., U. of Illinois, Western Reserve U.; Sr. High Counselor; Girls! Cabinet, N-H.S. 16 M.A., Ph.D.; Western Reserve U.; Director of Guidance; Guid- ance Committee, NAH .S:

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English (continued) EUNICE SHAPIRO, B.A.; Michigan State U., Western Reserve U.; English, Spanish, Social Studies. RENEE SHERROW, JOHN SIMPSON, B.S., B.S., B.A.; Ohio State M.S.; Kent State U.; U.; English, German; English, Communi- Oculus. cative Arts; Council on Human Relations. A seventh grade English class ponders over one of Miss Shapiro's spelling tests. Commercial Studies Expand The student who wishes to make business his career may take advantage of courses in typing, shorthand, and business English offered at Beachwood. These commer- cial courses, taught by Mrs. Betty Boyer and Mrs. Toby Tamarlin, include nearly all the basic requirements for such a career. They require much study. One of the prerequisities is the ability to use English correctly. Other accompanying courses are business law and accounting. Both of these electives supplement basic requirements. Mrs. Tamarkin keeps a watchful eye over a class of busy typists. 5 t f { ee | ELIZABETH BOYER, TOBY TAMARKIN, Bios, bbb, Lv: B.S.; Ohio State U., Bowling Green State Mexico City College, U., Cleve. Marshall Western Reserve U.; Law School, Western Typing, Accounting, Reserve U.; Business Spanish; Bridge Club. Eng., Law, Shorthand, Typing; Beachcomber.