Crown Point High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Crown Point, IN)

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English teachers impress self expression upon students in writing, oral discussions Through creative writing, drills in¬ volving grammatical structure spell¬ ing, and public speaking, students strive for a workable knowledge of the English language. Prior to this year, literature study had been limited almost entirely to Anglo-American works. Word literature was offered this year to acquaint students with litera¬ ture outside the English-American sphere of influence. This combination of ideas and be¬ liefs gained from the study of litera¬ ture presented the student with a field of contrasting beliefs which were useful in pursuing either further edu¬ cation or immediate employment. Mr. Steven Adams, B.S., Indiana State Uni¬ versity; English, Special Reading. Mrs. Ruth Crowell, B.S., Purdue University, English. Mr. Richard Cordon, B.S., M.S., Indiana State University; English, Speech, World Lit¬ erature. Mr. Robert Horner, A.B., Indiana Uni¬ versity; English. Left: Ready to annotate, Cindy Pachovas reads her World Literature assignment. Above: After arriving at an answer, Steve Braun waits to be called upon. Below: Jim Vitoux hurries to finish his homework.

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Methods of Expression attempt to satisfy varied personalities Accenting the hours of classtime activity were the free moments to pause, exert, or enjoy. Frustration was often overbearing, but the guidance of ones who had passed that way before smoothed out the wrinkles. The necessity to make a notable mark impressed an unconscious goal on the minds of the conscientious. In order not to have thoughts al¬ ways on the Viet Nam situation and to make amends for the reputation some teenagers brought to our gen¬ eration, there had to be times to un¬ wind. Fridays seemed too infrequent and vacations too far away, while pep sessions and general assemblies broke the daily schedule. Above: Making good use of time while waiting for his bus, David Doty studies economic the¬ ories. Below: Mod psychadelic lights and posters add atmosphere for lead singer, Pat O ' Brien at the first CPHS Computer Dance.

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Miss Nancy Kaczmarek, B.S.. Ball State Uni¬ versity; English, Journalism. Mr. Marion Kel- um, B.S., M.S., Ball State University; Art, Dra¬ ma, English. Miss Alice Lauterbur, B.A., Ball State Univer¬ sity; M.A., Northwestern University; English. Mr. Benjamin Owen, B.S., M.S., Butler Univer¬ sity; Developmental Reading, English. Mr. Michael Ross, B.A., Indiana University; Driver Education, English, Intramural Direc¬ tor. Miss Judy Taylor, B.A., MacMurray Col¬ lege; English. Above: Deep in thought, Larry Turbyfille considers several themes for his English composition. Below: Stumped on qne of the test questions, Janet Kabella concentrates, hoping to remember the answer. In an oral report. Bil l Carroll explains the origin of short stories to interested English students.