Coquille High School - Laurel Yearbook (Coquille, OR)

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Mrs. Harriet Osika B. A. University of Oregon Library Mrs. lone Kilgore B. A. Linfield College French, Senior English Mrs. Donna Brady B.S. Lewis and Clark College Freshman English Mrs. Elizabeth Carlstad A. B. , M.S. University of Washington Junior English Mr. Alden Kittredge B.S. Colby College Sophomore English, Speech Students Gain Experience In English Mrs. Harriet Osika, our librarian, assists Terri Woodward and Pearline Fults in finding material £or their term papers. English - the melting pot of all tongues. Because our language blends elements of many others into one it also gives the people who speak this language something in common. It is easily imagined that a language which is formed from so many different ones, both ancient and modern, is probably very complicated. This is true of English which, many people contend, is the most difficult to learn. Even youngsters born in English-speaking countries study their native language for many years. Upon the completion of their formal education each of them would readily admit that they know little in relation to all the knowledge of that subject. Our students have delved into many of the aspects of our language in their respective classes. By using the library for research work they are able to write term papers and conduct panel discussions which in turn have aided them in learning about famous American and English authors and their works. By writing compositions they learn to express their ideas and interests while displaying their talents. It is essential that the students have a complete background in grammar, vocabulary, punctuation, and sentence techniques. All of this and more is the goal of our ever-striving educators. From these learned people we gather seeds of knowledge, but it is up to us to nurture them. Oir library serves the students in many ways. It not only has volume upon volume of material concerning every subject imaginable, but its card catalog and Reader's Guide tell the students exactly where to find this information. One may select from hundreds of reference works, books to be read for enjoyment and challenge, magazines, and pamphlets.

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TO LIVE THRT EACH TDMDRRDR FINDS U5 FRATHER THRN TODAY Even though many of the same subjects are carried by all students, each individual receives and retains a slightly different impression from the material offered. Because we have a relatively large curriculum, students are able to choose courses to suit their individual tastes and to most effectively prepare them for the future. This stimulates academic interest and endeavor. Laurels in the form of good grades, scholarships, and membership in honor societies are awarded to those who excel. Formal education is qeared to stimulate the student's interests, but the maximum benefit is obtained only by the student who takes the initiative.

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Ed Moss, Bob Mason, Ladd Luckman, and Larry Robinson present one of the many panel discussions scheduled in the Junior English classes. Reading Project Sophomores Jerry Bettencourt and Jennifer Chidwick hesitate over a tricky sentence construction. Freshmen Carl Wilson and Vicki Hansen choose material for an SRA reading lab test.