Emmerich Manual High School - Ivian Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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English classes adjust to students in past 18 years Because a student must first mas- ter English before understanding other subjects, Manual students were required to take six semesters of English. There was a wide assort- ment of classes offered to cater to any student ' s interest. In the last 18 years, there have been changes in Manual ' s English curriculum. In 1958 Etymology was first made available to juniors and seniors. Jeanne Gabonay, senior said, It was an interesting class, and I thoroughly enjoyed the study of words. Histlish was the next class to be added. The class was a combination of English V and VI and U.S. History I and II. It has been offered since 1961. Humanities, a senior course, has been available since 1966. Humani- ties combined a study of the lit- erary, governmental, historical, artistic, and philosophical aspects of different periods of time. Special films, lectures, and readings add more fun to the class, commented Mr. Fred Bennett, humanities teach- er. Dropper from Manual ' s curricu- lum throughout the years were Radio, Speech, and Dramatics. They were combined into Public Speaking Class. Mr. Carl Wright, speech teacher, said, The student gets more out of Public Speaking because he is exposed to ideas from all three classes in effective communications instead of being expected to take three different yet related courses to understand media, communication and the- atre. Phrase electives, the most re- cent addition to Manual ' s curri- culum, were added in 1973 . In 1975-76 Phase was changed to allow seniors to participate as well as sophomores and juniors. There were 39 classes offered as substitutes for regular English classes the last six weeks of each semester. Junior Tina Lewis re- marked, Phase Electives add more fun to the English classes. The students get less bored. English 21

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■ i 1 — Mrs. Susan Donges ' English 3g class took a short course in yearbook. The students wrote the copy for the club section. 2 — Freshmen in orientation class working on their vocational reports. 3 — Discussion is a major part of english. Mrs. Louise Plummer talks to her students about their themes. 4 — Miss Molly McGarry assists her english class with their assignments. 5 — Speeches are frequently done in english classes. Junior Mary Maxwell is giving her speech on beauty care. 20 English

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Booster system creates more student input Manual ' s 1975-76 BOOSTER staff worked diligently to put out inter- esting and informative newspapers throughout the year. Being a reporter of school news was mostly advantageous. Senior Darla Powell commented, Writing stories about school events makes me more aware of school problems and happenings. Working in this newspaper situa- tion gave experience for a journa- lism career. Sophomore Terry Cox stated, Pub has broadened my journalism knowledge and in- creased my contact with school. The BOOSTER editorial system changed this year. Three editors-in- chief were assigned their own is- sues. These editors were juniors Mary Maxwell, Jeanie Van Blaricum and Reva Williams. Each was respon- sible for the majority of the frame- work for her issue. Mary Maxwell said, I feel I have gained much experience from op- portunities made available through the newspaper staff. Mary Maxwell, Jeanie Van Blari- cum, and Reva Williams attended Indiana University for journalism training. Cheryl Denny, Business Manager, sold ads and took care of financing the BOOSTER. Junior Jenny Tutterow summed up the newspaper staff ' s feelings, Publications is a lot of work but it is worth it when you see something you ' ve written in print. 22 Booster