Churchill Junior High School - Flashback Yearbook (Galesburg, IL)

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Our class activities are varied and include individual, group and co-operative class efforts, which encourage creativity and help us to communicate our ideas to each other. ,4 Recognizing that e ffi c ient reading, writing, speaking, and listening contribute to our success in school and life, we try to prepare ourselves for the pre se nt and the future. At Churchill, we have the opportunity to m a ke much progress toward proficiency in the use of this language of ours. It is up to us to make use of the tips ! ; 52

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Wherever we may be or work, we know that our modern way of life demands efficient and critical listeners. We recognize that concentrated listening is difficult, and that we experience many distractions. We listen to each other, to our teachers, to recordings, to films, and to com- munication media, and our at- tention is drawn to things which make for or hamper effective listening. Speaking, alone, or with a group, is a real problem for most of us. Our time is so limited that our opportunities are f e w, but we do as mu ch speaking as possible. We try to 1e arm to speak clearly, gain confidence in ourselves, and to express what we want to say or need to present in a manner which suits the purpose intended. When- ever possible, we make suggestions to each other Which help us to im- prove our sp e ak in g. Carefully planned a c t i v i t i e 3, though ex - ttemely limited by our time, try to assure each of us specific, prac- tical opportunities for speaking ex- perience. Oral reports must be pre- pared in advance.

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- Industrial Arts Many fields are covered in the industrial arts courses at Churchill. The first two years are devoted to woodwork, drawings, metals, and crafts. In ninth grade the boys work more extensively with power equip- m ent in completing operations other- wise done with hand tools. Besides the appreciation of good workman- ship, students are taught the impor- tance of safe work habits. S panish Spanish is a ninth grade elective subject. Besides learning this m o d e rn language, students also learn much about the customs and culture of Spanish speaking countries. In a year's study of the la n gu a g e m any students speak Spanish fluently. Gym Physical education is an important part of the curriculum. Our teachers strive to develop our bodies, our coordination, and sportsmanship. On Fridays, the boys and girls have gym together. We dance, play volleyball, basketball, and many other games. 53