Broad Ripple High School - Riparian Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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spin language departments if' , . 7 I is X5 l N A 1 A 9 lxsrx , - 2 1 lm, 1 Creating a display of Latin Christmas cheer Ei re Advanced Latin pupils Bob Lieberman, Rick Sander, and jerry johnson. For IU Honors Students Sylvia Berzins and Margie Kingdom, a wooden deer or a doll in native costume represent memories of informative and fun-filled experiences in Europe. i

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Undercurrents of foreign, familiar tongues blend The flowing current of French, the gutteral quality of German, the thick roll of Spanish, and the clipped familiarity of English provide a part of the many- textured background of the language departments. Following the changing trends in language learning, much of the Foreign Language Department has adopt- ed the conversational approach. Although Latin re- mains primarily translation, new French texts for the first two years present dialogues which students mem- orize. Cerman and Spanish texts being used for the first time also introduce the conversational technique and de-emphasize grammar. Only after learn- ing to speak the tongue fairly well does the pupil actually translate texts, Finally, after he has mastered the ability to speak his language, he studies the grammar principles. English pupils necessarily approach their studies from a different angle. Although they have already learned to speak the language, pupils must constantly increase their vocabularies, Therefore, En-glish I-Vl stress, among other things, vocabulary improvement. These six semesters required for graduation, include instruction in theme writing, literary appreciation, and grammar. Courses in publications, Speech, and advanced literature and composition enable pupils to enrich their knowledge of their lang.uage. From the large selection of paperbacks in Ripple's bookstore Ben Brouhard selects Pride and Prejudice for enjoyment. ll 5 Z r li i6 Strict, undivided attention is essential to comprehension of the pacer film, an aid to speed in reading, Use of the language lab becomes interesting and helpful for Lucinda Gaul under the careful direction of Mrs. Mary C. Diaz. I

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Planning rebuttle for a history debate, ludy Hulen, Carol Boyer, Study of the brain is the tirst step to understanding human be- and Ann Pace listen as Marianne Mulrey emphasizes her views. havior for Psychology pupils Kent Butler and Marsha Rosenstein. Colorful development ol civilization provides During a mock parley ot Hoosier State delegates, Sherry Levy and Norman Lewis lead discussion among other delegates lim Tucker, Steve Goldsmith, Mark Sutton, Sona Mika, and lim Tulley. I8 Admiring Ripple'5 Freedoms Foundation Award are Gracia johnson, pilgrim representative to Valley Forge, and Mary Ellen Jacobs, DAR Award recipient.