Central High School - Wakitan Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

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,1-i Pat Houts, Barbara Moser, Myra Parisoff, and Sheryl Harman, Roman togas while they display the various projects which Mrs. students in Mrs. Gee's fourth year Latin class, dress in old Gee has acquired over her years of teaching. FI'9I1Ch V ' 1 d l ' 1 d Mrs. Fornary, German teacher, watches as students Edward Latin I students Brian Meisner and Beverly Frank show their Seniors P3111 A1 Drake and John Stendebach tackle a tough story to translate. class how to conjugate the verb porto, which means carry. Of Spanish bask l 3 I I . 4, ., ,,-. . A . . ,- .. . ,.,.. .. me . , - B i - P' - , ' ' at-4 ' '

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Lil--. . v lds of literature, grammar Central's English Department presents a panorama of studies and an array of opportunities for students to develop accuracy and facility in writing and speaking the English language. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors study the fundamentals of English: grammar, spelling com- position, and vocabulary. They learn to express their thoughts concisely and fluently both in con- versation and in writing. By studying the great works of literature, they enrich their understand- ing of man and his heritage. Seniors may branch off into the courses which satisfy their individual interests. In English litera- ture they acquire a rich background by studying the works of the English masters. Senior English students strive to perfect their skill of the funda- mentals, besides continuing their exploration of the exciting world of 'literature In journalism, students learn the ropes of newspaper writing, mastering the tricks of the trade in the first semester and using their new skills by producing the Outlook in the second semester. Drama stu- dents enter the enchanted world of the theater. Students of speech acquire the ability to speak clearly and coherently in public. Paul Kniola and Pam Kinard go over the script for the play Christmas Trimmingsf' which their drama class presents. l, Beth Hammpnd of Mrs. Colleen Wilmes' third hour drama class practices her speech on the importance of Christmas seals in the fight against tuberculosis, for a television program. Mrs. Colleen Wilmes stops to laugh with her drama students at a comedy sketch in the script of their Christmas play.

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'ects which Mrs ......:..t '-: ' .v..'. LA. L 5 . . 4 French III students, J acki Thomas, Nancy Watson, and Lana Guyer, listen as Bonnie Beck describes her trip to Paris. .versal , A understanding through knowledge, use rank show their .eans carry. rv-- . . :IU Seniors Paul Allison and Margaret Hillyard look at a few pieces of Spanish basket-weaving and hand-painted pottery. As the World grows smaller year by year and even day by day, the study of foreign languages gains increasing importance. Communication and understanding between countries are needed for cooperation and global peace. A knowledge of the language and culture of other nations is necessary if we, as Americans, are to understand and respect other nations' feelings and actions. v Central's Language Department offers four years of Latin. The student learns about the once powerful Roman Empire and its contributions to our civilization. He also obtains a useful back- ground for studying romance languages. Four years of French are offered to Central- ites. Emphasis in the course is on being able to converse in the language. Spanish students learn a language which is predominantly used by our Latin American neigh- bors, besides the mother land of Spain. They have the opportunity to get a glimpse of the colorful culture of Spain. German, a course relatively new to Central, teaches students the basic vocabulary and how to speak and write in the language.