Elwood Community High School - Crescent Yearbook (Elwood, IN)

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Foreign Language Study Brought Students Mrs. Sharp listens attentively as Debbie Hobbs explains this construction. Spanish students practiced translations by putting them Latin students learn about the customs of ancient on the board. Rome. 26

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Contact with Challenges of Tomorrow The science department at Willkie is as diversified as the field of science itself. Classes in biology, chemistry, and physical science provide knowledge vital to the modern student in our scientific world. Textbook knowledge is necessary but much practical knowledge is gained through numerous field trips in the advanced courses of physics and advanced biology. Classes are stimulating as well as informative, and advanced students are encouraged to pursue their own specialty in special projects. Willkie High School believes scientific knowledge is necessary and the science department makes this education available. Faculty members in the science department this year included: the department head, Mr. Smith, who teaches physics and physical science, Mr. Mitsche-len and Mr. Alexander teaching biology and advanced biology, and Mr. Huffman teaching chemistry and physical science. Use of the microscope is an important part of sophomore biology. Chemistry students learn that accurate weights are essential. 25

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Closer to Customs of Many Nations This year, as in years past, Willkie High School offered three foreign languages. Bystudyingthe customs, history, and the way of expression of a people, a better under standing of others in our world was brought forth and received. Latin, an ancient tongue, is the basis for many of the languagesoftoday's world . The language and the customs of the Ancient Romans were taught by Mrs. Sharp. This year, the course was narrowed to two years of study. Spanish is the language of many of our Latin American neighbors. This year,the language was presented to Willkie students byMr. Compton. In Spanish classes, students used tape recorders to work on translations, comprehension, and pattern drills. Magazines from Spanish speaking countries were read to gain abetter understanding of Spanish culture. French, considered by some to be the most beautiful of all the Romance languages, was taught by Miss Cole. French students wrote descriptive sentences about pictures as vocabulary studies, along with their regular work. They also wrote dialogues which they presented to the class. Both French and Spanish were two-year courses. Gloria Piirto practices French conversation as Mrs. Cole looks on. 27