Defiance High School - Panorama Yearbook (Defiance, OH)

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J U6 P)SC3VD) Tondy Clemens points out to Karen Martini the importance of Latin in law. MISS MARIA SCHLEGEL Defiance College, A.B. Duquesne University, M.A. Latin 1,11,111, and IV National Latin Honor Society LATIN, SPANISH STUDENTS MR. GRANT PETERS Defiance College, A.B. University of Wisconsin University of Indiana Bowling Green State Geogrophy 7 Spanish I ond II Spanish Club odviser Susie Bleeks uses her knowledge of Spanish to help boost school spirit. The idea that Latin is a dead language has certainly been proved incorrect by the Latin department of Defi- ance High School. More students ore taking Latin than ever before. This is due to the interest created by its teacher and the informative subject matter. Latin pro- vides foundation for all modern languages. Spanish at Defiance High School includes not only the study of grammar but also offers the key to a greater understanding and appreciation of our Spanish-American neighbors. In the tv o years of Span- ish offered, we also learn conjugation of verbs and vo- cabulary, the tools needed for speaking the language.

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MISS GERALDINE MYERS Defiance College, B.S. Western Reserve, M.A. Home Economics I Home Economics II Booster adviser Ruth Steel and Connie Osborn display their nnamon rolls. GIRLS COURSES IN HOMEMAKING Students learn to set the table correctly Peggy Anderson, and Susan Clingaman. Pom Weir, Joan Mick, Home Economics III, offered only to Juniors and Seniors, includes house plans, furnishings and equip- ment, home management, child care, home nursing, and the adjustment of home and community prob- lems. It provides for an understanding of the character- istics of being physically, mentally, and emotionally mature. Home Economics II deals with advanced cooking and sewing. The girls learn to make pastries, meat dishes, yeast breads, cakes and the art of menu plan- ning. The sewing classes are instructed in the identi- fication of fabrics and weaves and the testing of tex- tiles. A tailored suit or coat must be completed by the members of the sewing classes at the end of the semester.

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Charles Eisenhart does research work in the library. STUDY LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES Fred Holley, Linda Hohenbrink, and Linda Sontchi take part in a panel discussion in speech class. MR. LLOYD BABB Asbury College, A.B. University of Wisconsin, M.S. Library Science Speech Librarian Cafeteria supervisor The ability to speak well is one sign of a well edu- cated man. Through the efforts of the instructor many students in Defiance High School ' s speech class are given the opportunity to develop their talents along the lines of public speaking. While members of this class, students learn the fundamentals of parliamentary procedure, and are taught to read and interpret the works of some of the great poets of the past. Good speech habits are marks of a well rounded student.