Breckenridge High School - Brecksonian Yearbook (Breckenridge, MI)

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Far lower left: Mrs. McClintic, 7th grade English and English III teacher, glances out the door to see who is knocking. Above left: Mrs. Kirby; Speech, English II, and American lit teacher; speaks at an assembly. Middle left: Dave K. demonstrates his cake making ability to his speech class. Above middle: Mr. Gra-hek, English lit and Senior Humanities teacher, helps Kathy R. with her writing. Left: Mr. Bender, English I teacher. Above: Mrs. Gross, junior high reading teacher, and Mr. Bucher, junior high English and reading teacher. 17

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English Department Offers Students Different Programs The English department works toward providing the best possible program for the individual student, depending upon the student’s plans after high school. Breckenridge offers two basic programs of study—one for the college bound student and one for the student who plans on working after completing high school. All Freshman students are required to take English I. This class combines the everyday grammar of English with literature that is basic. At the Sophomore level, the students are given the choice of taking English II or American literature. English II deals with grammar, at a more advanced level and literature in much greater detail. American literature provides a study of literature in America and its effects on its contemporary society. As Juniors, the two programs are well established. The college bound student takes English literature while others take English III. English III is a continuation, in greater detail, of the grammar and literature of English I and II. English literature is a study of literature in England beginning with Anglo-Saxon lit. and continuing through modern short stories and essays. The Senior student, who is planning on college, takes Senior humanities. This course provides the student with the methods of argument and learning to express his ideas thematically. rM

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Library Serves As Resource Center The library is a good place to go if you need information or want an interesting book. Students who must work on projects outside of class or are unable to find the knowledge they need, can go directly to the library and make use of the many new reference books, tape recorders, projectors, or films. Sometimes it helps the students just to go and study in the quiet atmosphere that the library offers. Many students also use the books in the library as books to read for enjoyment. The library is one area that especially must be kept up to date. Mr. Earl Oberst, the head librarian and advisor to the student librarians, does his best in ordering new books and current magazines. Whether the library books are used for enjoyment or for research and reference, one thing is certain, many of the books are used. Left: Students use the library for research. Far above: Many students use the library for a quiet study area. Above: Mr. Earl Oberst helps a student find some needed information.