Earlville High School - Raidorian Our Years Yearbook (Earlville, IL)

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While studying the Coffee House Era, Mrs. As English III studies Chaucer, they compose a Johnson acts as hostess for the junior and senior booklet of Canterbury Tales. English classes. ENGLISH STRESSED IN EVERY SUBJECT A two-year Spanish course offered at Earlville High School is taught by Mrs . Howard Duckels who has had first-hand experience in using the language with native speakers . Be- cause of her visits to various countries in our Southern Hemisphere, she is able not only to teach the language, but also to develop a better under- standing of the culture of the Spanish speaking people and a greater appre- ciation of their literature. Mrs. Duckels presides over the culmination of the study of Treasure Island in the freshman class. In connection with the study of The Broad, Fair Land of America, English IV classes pre- pare notebooks depicting a study of nature. 8

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Whoever forgets the year's first football practice. Mike Schmitz, our cafeteria maid, wonders what will happen next. The first day of Marching Band--ex- cellent formation there! Mr. Winter is always ready when needed, and always needed. 7

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Sophomore biology student, Elaine Whittaker, is conducting a study in micro- biology. Mr. Bann and physical science student, Mary Gedwell, are conducting an experiment for drying hydrogen gas. EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE COURSE INTRODUCED This picture proves that math can be fun. A typical day is spent in the geometry class proving theorems and philosophiz- ing. Physic student, Bob Gavora, is using a slide mle to find the kinetic energy of a baseball.