Eaton Rapids High School - Eatonian Yearbook (Eaton Rapids, MI)

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English Department Utilizes New Nine Weeks Program 4...- ' , 5. lh.m.--Q-Min...-M--0-N Mr. VVilliam Thomas, Calvin College, A.B.g Bob jones University, B.A. Mr. Thomas straightens out a schedule. lf hir. Stanley Perry, Michigan State University, B.A. Mr. Perry explains a story to his class. Miss Stella Thompson, Northwestern University, A.B. Miss Mrs. Michal Keune, Bowling Green State University, B2 journalism Thompson inspects new library book. students ask 'lhelpln from Mrs. Keune. l3

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Counselors Prepare Students for Future Responsibility -s.,N Mr. Thomas Horn, University of Minnesota. B.A.g Eastern Michigan University, M.A. A Mrs. Judy Allsvvede, University of Michigan, B.A.g Colum- bia University, M.A. She checks a file. 12 senior finds Mr. Horn's advice helpful in de- ciding a college to attend. Advancement is aifn 0 counseling staff As department head, Mr. Thomas intro- duced a new nine-week English program for grades nine through eleven. These smaller blocks are designed to enable the advanced study of specific subjects such as compo- sition, periodical literature, and short stories. Final examinations are given at the end of each section. Members of the English De- partment are enthusiastic about this new system. ' Senior English courses, designed as pre- paration for college, are held each semester on an elective basis. The purpose of the guidance services is to assist 'each individual in realizing his high- est potential through educational and vo- cational planning. The aim is to help each student to communicate his feelings into a continuously moving World before that world can pass him by.

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Even the funny papers are hard to reaal in French! to increase their vocahulary and perfect their pro- Often, the French classes read French newspapers nunciation and grammar. 2 Q .. .x,,:, , gi , V 1 I I r':': K 5 i , r A -..,, Q I 5 i f During the Christmas season, the ninth grade Oral These freshmen gave a humorous playlet depicting English classes presented various programs. the good feelings of Christmas. Affef C0Wl?leiiVlg fheif P0ffiW Of ille bulltin Spanish, the customs and architecture of the board, a group of Spanish II students discuss, in Spanish speaking countries.