Cardinal Ritter High School - Generation Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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English: Subject For the ' Pros ' The ability to communicate well is so necessary in today ' s changing age that the English department at Ritter has found it necessary to diversify the method of teaching and offer additional elective courses. Grammar and literature are now correlated. The student incorporates into his own literary work the techniques and styles of famous works of art he has stud- ied. Through the study of American, Eng- lish, and World literature, the student acquires knowledge of past cultures, com- pares styles, language and themes of var- ious periods in history, and projects his ideas into literary forms similar to those studied. Although working with two dif- ferent media, both Journalism and Speech students learn to express themselves with more impact and effectiveness. Librarian Miss Walker moderates the Junior Class and also team teaches with Sister Sarah in Sophomore English — Ritter ' s first experiment In flexible scheduling. Previewing filmstrips in the library is Sister Francis Ellen, who teaches junior and senior English.

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Language: Path To Enlightened Communication Today when the world seems to be getting smaller, Ritter students have re- alized the necessity to exchange ideas with their foreign neighbors. Our Lan- guage department has attempted to equip the students with skill in foreign languages. Basic grammar and vocabu- lary are taught during first year Latin, French, and Spanish. French II and Span- ish II and III students advance to more difficult dialogues and exercises while Latin II and III students translate Caesar ' s Gallic War and Cicero ' s Orations. Quelle hewre est-il, ' or ' what time is it? ' asks Mr. Wyeth who teaches French I and II. Lively Mrs. Bieberich believes that personal involvement with students spreads the knowledge of the Spanish lan- guage and culture. Smiling Sister Sarah tests the awareness of her first year Latin students through the use of her distinctive flash cards. Sraodiosajorridadejopos

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Reserve basketball coach Mr. Jenks teaches History and Contemporary Ethics to juniors and Sociology and Government to seniors. He serves as Head of Discipline and was greatly re- sponsible for the Student Court system. Staff Projects Insight into Social Studies Preparing for a new school day are two-year veterans Mr. Ricker and Mr. Dufour. Mr. Ricker teaches History, Sociology, and is assistant coach of var- sity football. Mr. Dufour handles Government, World History, and moder- ates the sophomores. He coaches freshman football. Mr. Mears ' World History class learns in an atmosphere that emphasizes the charm of far away places.