Enterprise High School - Vespa Yearbook (Redding, CA)

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old subjects to new techniques, English stimulates minds English, a mandatory class, some- times causes displeasure in a student schedule. English, drama and speech teachers were, however, able to moti- vate students and make learning fun. Department chairperson Valerie Ja- mison explained. I try to make all the literature interesting by relating it to modern issues that students are either dealing with personally or interested in. I try to update my lesson plan every year, using contemporary mate- rials when I can. I also try to keep a sense of humor,” commented English teacher Bill Eggert. One topic that Chuck Endres tends to motivate stu- dents with is My delicate and sensitive treatment of the provocatively sexy chapters of Jane Eyre. I can hardly wait for that weekend! Senior Elaine Keeti dreamily ponders over how her weekend will be spent. Hey cheerleaders, watch out! Junior Wendi Hogue and senior Pam Scuderi do a cheer during the dra- ma skit at the Christmas assembly ENGLISH One of my techniques is the ability to remain dead serious in the company of the hysterical.” Chuck Endres There are also, of course, drawbacks in a job. “Salary, amount of paperwork brought on by overcrowded classes and the constant disciplining are some of the problems, said English teacher Edie Hultberg. Occurrences that cause my teaching schedule to change after the school year begins and pupils who are unwilling to work” are some problems that English teacher Fran Crain has encountered. One of the best aspects of Endres' job is peeling the gum off the bottom of the desks.” According to Drama English teacher Erin Haney-Stapel, the best part of her job is the constant contact with the students. Michelle Wallace

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Home run! Spanish student Sunny Smith smashes the pi hat a as Ty Gardner, Matt Bay on and David Young wait anxiously for the loot. No, next word! AP French students Clay Robeson and Barbi Beers play a little Charades to break up the monotony of a frustrating day. Say It from your gut! German teacher Tom McGowan instructs his students on the proper way to pronounce the German language. I YU enjoying foreign Dig In! Spanish students Will Hascal and Su- zanne Hunsperger enjoy fine Mexican cuisine with teacher Chene Gans at one of their many cultural experiences. cultures customs Taunie Lowry Every student in a foreign language class realizes the importance of two words ... “cultural experience.” The benefits amassed by such experiences enhance the students’ appreciation of foreign tastes and customs. Although the typical cultural exper- ience promotes the general cuisine and tastes of the country, various activities accompanied the festivities. “El Baile de la escoba, Artista and Dibjujonario are only a few of the en- riching cultural activities that my stu- dents enjoy. said Virginia Slone. Activities vary from Mexican broom- dancing to harmonious caroling of an- cient French melodies. “Throughout my contracts with cultural exper- iences. I have come to the conclusion that Taco Bell is not authentic Mexican food, said senior Jim Poulsen. From snail festivities to salsa-brew- ing contests, the essential element of a cultural experience will, always be re- membered in the minds of students. FOREIGN LANGUAGE

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What do you want me to do about it? Senior Scott Halsey and junior Steve Roberts practice a skit to be performed at an assembly by advanced drama. Get your feet off the table! Librarian Gail Stubble- field warns Valerie Jamison 's 2nd period English class about respecting library rules. Dig in! Juniors Andy Gash. Jennifer Scott and Leslie Murphy enjoy banana splits as a reward for securing the most PTSA memberships. It goes like this Speech teacher Chuck Endres directs his class on the proper manner to give a business speech. words come to life to enhance knowledge Where’s the time capsule? Senior Ian Poelett recites a passage in Middle English to discov- er the origin of the modern English language. Michelle Wallace “To be or not to be. that was the question” in Shirley Mottern’s AP Eng- lish class. During the month of Novem- ber. the class spent some extra work in re-enacting the Shakespearean play. The class showed their acting talents and pleasure as Garry Wickered video- taped the assignment. “We had the whole class laughing on the ground. I learned that Hamlet could be kind of fun,” commented senior Taunie Lowry. While the honors classes had studied Hamlet, the CP English memorized the prologue of Canterbury Tales. “I thought it was neat speaking Old Eng- lish,” said senior Ann Pringle. “Not of- ten can you learn an extinct dialect from a person of modern days.” added senior Pat Lawler. Other students, however, did not approve of the assign- ment. “I didn’t think that it had any influence on our lives whatsoever. That’s why I didn’t do it,” said senior Ely Sluder. ENGLISH