Breck School - Mustang Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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 Now I wonder where I pul those glasses. And don't call me 'Bill'. Dear Gerard,

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LANGUAGE The Language Department at Breck includes in its curriculum not only the dynamics of foreign languages but also unique studies of cultural aspects of the countries in which they are spoken. The importance of knowing a foreign language has become much clearer in the past few years, and more and more students are entering advanced levels of study in the Language Department. At Breck a student may begin a language as early as seventh grade. This means his high-school years can be spent in advanced literature courses. The German program, directed by Mr. William Neher, is unique both in its approach and scope. After a one year classroom course in basic language skills, students are allowed to continue at their own pace. This non-graded teaching permits the more gifted students to progress according to their skills. Mr. Neher has developed a highly informative German Literature course for fourth and fifth year students. This course.has included studies of Goethe, Kleist, and numerous short story authors. The Spanish program is taught by Mr. Michael Uram. Students in Mr. Uram's classes benefit not only from his knowledge of Spanish grammar, but also from his firsthand knowledge of Spanish and Mexican cultures. Along with work in the language lab, students spend a great deal of time translating Spanish to English. Mme. Pamela Pierre, the new French teacher, drills her students extensively in oral as well as written proficiency in that language. Advanced students read books by contemporary French authors and attend French film classics.

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SCIENCE Breck's Science Department has all new teachers: Mr. Coulter, Mrs. Ellis, and Mr. Lund, a former Lower School teacher. These new teachers add new vitality and interest to the Science Department. Mr. Yonker, department head, expects an even newer look next year in science at Breck with the new classroom and lab space that the new addition will provide. The PSSC Physics, CHEM Study Chemistry and BSCS Biology used at Breck are the most progressive programs in their fields. In addition to these first year courses, Biology II and Chemistry II provide more advanced material for interested students. These courses were started at the students request and are left wide open, thus requiring the student to discipline himself. Seventh, eighth and ninth graders take Life and Earth Science courses. These courses are an excellent preparation for the exciting upper level courses. 30 Let's assume Mr. Yonker, Science Department head.