Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

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were required to locate parts of the world on maps. Frances Watkins and Glen Robertson focused the TV camera as the other members of the department in- spected the globe. From left to right: Charles Rossg Glenn Browng Mrs. Adrienne Dahnckeg Cecil Cole, Ferne Havilandg William Langasg Ray Grierson. Social Science Through the study of social science, stu- dents were able to learn the basic functions of our government, which is important to all conscientious citizens. Courses in world history and modern his- tory pointed out to the students the systems of government, customs, and the economical problems of many countries. Social science electives were offered in geography, govern- ment, economics, sociology, and psychology. Government Will be required in 1965. Again this year, history classes partici- pated in the Midwest Air-Born television programs. Closed circuit television was also used. Through this medium one teacher could lecture several classes at the same time. American history was required of all Jun- iors. In this course a test on the United State Constitution and the writing of a term paper were stressed. Miss Ferne Havil- and retired at the end of this year. Students in Mrs. Dahncke's World History class Mr. Ross pointed out the routes of early ex- plorers to John and the class. Page Twenty-one

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The English department watched as Delbert Purkey explained one of the machines in the reading lab. Standing: R. D. Purkeyg Mrs. Grace Sproulsg James Lynch 5 Mrs. Helen Freemang John Sandersg Carol Odiet. Seated: Almira Robertsong Mrs. Martha Grahamg Mildred Boyerg Mrs. Harriet Rewertsg Katherine Stappg Mrs. Judith Adams. English The aim of the English students was to master effective communication in all fields. Teachers stressed four skills of communi- cation this year. They were reading, Writ- ing, speaking, and listening. All sophomores studied a semester of basic English as Well as a semester of public speaking. American literature introduced to all juniors the ma- jor American authors and poets, While Eng- lish literature familiarized them with the great classics of England. Senior grammar served as a review for seniors before tack- ling college rhetoric and stressed creative writing. A semester of college rhetoric was offered by the Danville Junior College to seniors with a 4-point average. Miss Mildred Boyer, Miss Almira Robert- son, and Mrs. Harriet Rewerts announced that they were retiring at the end of the school year. Mary looked coyly at the photographer as all other eyes Elba pointed out syllabication in Senior were on the board. gT2.1'1fll'l'12.1'. Page Twenty

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Mrs. Dorothy Sturm and Carol Friedman demonstrated the new language laboratory as Mrs. Gail Laurenzo, 'Helen Hofmann, Helen Conover and Frances Shutts watched. Foreign Language Courses in Latin, French, German, and Spanish were offered by the DHS language department. Latin was offered as an entire three-year curriculum. Through this course, students were able to gain a broader knowledge of the English language as well as an insight into the customs and people of ancient Rome. Spanish was also taught in a three-year curriculum. This language was useful to stu- dents interested in world trade and com- merce. The other three-year language was Miss Friedman helped Spanish students conjugate v French. This appealed to students who had a taste for diplomacy, international fashions, literature and fine foods. German, a two- year course, served as an important tool for those interested in the world of science, in- dustry and politics. This year the foreign language depart- ment was fortunate in having the new lan- guage laboratories. These proved very help- ful to the students. Miss Frances Shutts announced her re- tirement as the MEDLEY went to press. Irene and Danny enjoyed Christmas greet- erbs. ings from Germany. Page Twenty-two