Eau Claire High School - Kodak Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

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Basis of Better English Term papers and grammar that ' s what so many students think of when they hear the word English. The English department, headed by Mr. Hovey is the largest departmenl in the school and includes the language section, radio, TV, speech, debate, dramatics, journalism. News, and Kodak. English is the basic subject and is needed ior every subject, every job, and in plain everyday liie. When walking past an English room speech- es from Caesar and poems can be heard being recited. Other activities are learning about the parts of speech, reading stories out of the litera- ture books, reading library books, giving book reports and giving speeches. Jim Hanson, Roger Kragnes ' s and Carol Rude participate in a radio skit in one of Miss King ' s junior English classes. Freshmen learn to conduct a panel dis cussion in English class. 21

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Better Reading is the Can you read this in 20 seconds? If not you should pay a visit to Miss Tjoflat and ask her assistance in improving your speed and com- prehension. Recognizing the importance oi ood read- ing ability, provisions were made for additional help ior students who wished to improve their reading comprehension and speed. Various aids to reading have been employed in room 203-A, and are being used by more and more students each day. Under the capable supervision of Miss Tjoflat, students discover their needs ior a better understandi g oi what they read, as well as their vital necessity ior a greater speed. As soon as they determine what training they need, they begiii utilizing the tachistoscope, accel- erator machine and other devices. Miss Tjolilctt uses the tachlatoscope to develop the eye span oi her pupils. Tom Olson, David Johnson and David Plerson read at the accelerator machines to increase their speed and improve comprehension. Mias TjoUat and David Pierson compare notes to determine his reading needs. 20

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Languages Enhance a Front Row: B. Vaughan, J. Ahlstrom, P. Leslie, M. Wergedahl, J. Holmes, N. Wahl, M. Engebretson, S. Fomberg, A. Bluedoin, C. Long, B.GoUer, M. S. Larson, J. Lokcn, R. Slock, J. Moehle, D. Swanson, N. Ashley. Second Row: R. Mattison, S.Elwood, J. Lundquist, M. Olson, A. Slagsvol, A. Thompson, B. Vankat, C. Roinestad, L. Halvorson, D. Plomedahl, K. Charlson, L. Wahlstrom, K. Thompson, I. Hahn, K. Mortensen, B. Saxe, P. Welsh. Third Row: C. Gavin, R. Bjerke, G. Borland, S. Kelly, D. Johnson, R. Albertson, C. Slock, W. Stai, W. Schuhz, W. Wahl, J. Krogstad, M. Larson. Fourth Row: R. Hale, J. Holmes, J. Paulson, H. Kennedy, J. Grinsel, R. Chilgren, I. Peterson, V. McAhren, A. Finseth, I. Langiord. It ' s Greek to me are the usual words of a beginning language student as he gazes at his newly acquired language book. However, slowly but surely, the students learn the charm and romance of the language and the customs of Spain, Germany, France, and ancient Rome. Gay Spanish records and authentic colorful displays add life to Mr. Rosene ' s Spanish and German classes. Bullfighting equipment and a quaint replica of a German village are samples of the articles used to make Spanish and German more interesting. Posters and scrolls depicting ancient Roman history adorn the bulletin boards in the Latin room showing that Miss Berg has imparted some of her bubbling enthusiam to many students. Mrs. Chatterson employs various intriguing ways to present French to her students. One day a week the advanced French class speaks only French. Anyone speaking . English in class that day forfeits a penny a word. 22 The Appian Way is pointed out to Miss Berg by Steve Kelly.