Ernest Seaholm High School - Piper Yearbook (Birmingham, MI)

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Working diligently on the bibliography for his term paper, Steve Bell copies book titles from the CBI, while Kary Hulbert begins her research. While researching their term papers, Vivian Ross and Brian Beresh discuss an important point of technique so that they may use their time in the library to good advantage. Ed Consolmagno, Sue Cutting, and Keith Kraetzer prepare a bulletin board represent- ing the eras of literature which their English class has studied. Leafing through a volume explaining the history of art are Humanities students Al Waters and Karen Senesac.

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Junior English emphasizes writing skills, American lit To develop writing skills, to stress the importance of a well-rounded vocabulary, to widen the students' range of literary experiences,. these are the aims of the junior English program. The staple of the course, American literature, is widely explored and examined. Juniors read the creative writings of such renowned men of letters as poets Robert Frost and Carl Sand- burg, playwrights Eugene O'Neil and Thornton Wilder, and authors Jesse Stuart and James Thurber. Although teachers may expose students to foreign writers, the emphasis of junior English is placed upon the 'Ameri- can Dream.' The rudiments of English grammar are compulsory classroom material and aid the students in 'correctness of expression. The Junior also becomes well acquainted with new vocabulary. These arbitrary tools of the language, grammar and vocabulary, become stepping stones on which to arrive at a greater precision in thinking. The importance of using the new-found command of the language is stressed. Great value is placed upon the well-organized, well-written theme. The student must be able to express himself clearly, not only in school but for the rest of his life. As Marcia Hutchins clarifies a point, Cindy Austin and Martha Saefke consider the concept and relate it to other ideas. In English class, Bette Davidson and Anne Hupman spend free moments reading The Scarlet Letter. we ig. Comparing class notes, Mickey Neft and Janet Quail discuss a point brought out in class discussion. ss c 'Q t .nf :ss Nancy Davis Laura Dawson ilk it Lawrence Deck Dennis Decorte Robert DeHart Jack Deo

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English challenges eniors by exploration of literature English literature and its rudiments are explored in twelfth grade English. The heritage of much American literature, English poetry, drama, and the novel form the basis for the senior's year in English. Many teachers, approaching English chronologically, begin with such works as the famous epic poem Beowulf and trace through the history of English literature. Seniors generically approaching English examine the distinguish- ing characteristics of the short story, novel, poem, bi- ography, essay, and play. By selecting a substantial motif, senior classes thematically approaching English literature explore the meaning of an idea. The Senior desiring a challenge to the undertakings of literature finds Honors English as such. Proiects as an Independent Study Program are undertaken. By selecting a research topic, writing a paper on this topic and sharing his findings with the class, the student broadens his scope of understanding a certain writer or type of writing. An elective course at Seaholm, Humanities provides the Senior with an idea of his Western Cultural Heritage. Many Seniors find this course extremely interesting and beneficial. Free classroom discussion is effective in ac- quainting the Humanities student with world literature, philosophy, and art. Senior Honors English student Bob Wienner reports to his class on the Protest Theater of the 30's as his independent study program. Richard Despa rd De n nis De utsch Christine Dickinson V Thomas K' Dickinson Gaenor 1 Diebold is., ..-sssggsigi - Q -,J 211' -.-f-s-fsifaaa1'rxa'r: f--:swim s- fe al Mark Dillon i i.,-.Z s Q