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

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Latin and German emphasize diversity in Foreign cultures Latin and German are the two foreign language courses at Seaholm that do .not use the ALM method. ln each, however, a comprehensive study of the lan- guage is brought about through emphasis not only on grammar but on the literature and culture of the coun- try that produced the language. Latin begins with grammar and vocabulary. Conju- gating verbs and translations are relied upon to give a working knowledge of the language that will permit a survey of Latin literature and philosophy in the more advanced classes. Roman culture is stressed through assigned proiects, such as maps or models. ln Latin Ill Cicero and Ovid are ready in Latin IV students study Virgil's Aeneid and other epic poetry. ln German the first two years are also spent in learn- ing the vocabulary and grammar of the German lan- guage. This is done through reading selections which also introduces the student to German culture. Most of the second year is spent in reading in class. German lll emphasizes the oral aspect of the language to develop ability in conversation. Short novels are also read. Jean Gibney, Mark Gregg and Nancy Henderson listen to a lecture in Latin class. 4 1 N -ec ,Xu as ..P.,. LM N Julie Sutton listens intently to the pronuncia- tion of a Latin word. Sandy Evseetf Cynthia Fabyan Deborah Falck James Farr Concentrating on Latin grammar lisse Dabringhaus and Jim Marlin. .1.ffsS ssiaim,i..wwAif1Ntg.essyvR2 M 'i f 'A - ll ':4i!W f sf Steve Fa rr Lynette Farlow

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Nancy Hehn tries to memorize the vocabulary in her German book. .fv--Q, Coniugafing German verbs are Ruih Raymond and Chris Scheiwe.

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History classes preview the future History is not the dull, uninteresting subiect students sometimes make it. Rather, it is the key to the future. The social studies depart- ment at Seaholm has set many goals for the development of well- rounded students. History helps to better understand the present. lt is also hoped that a comparison of past societies will provide a prepara- tion for the future. To fulfill this purpose history involves the cultural, political, and technological advances of man, as well as the military struggles. A third purpose is the development of critical thinking toward the problems of today in order that possible solutions may be produced. Striving toward the above goals, as Sophomores, Seaholm stu- dents study world history. This course traces the development of men and nations from prehistoric days to the complex societies of today. The principles and basic ideas of democracy, nationalism, imperialism, and humanism relate to history and its effects on present day trends. American history, taken as Juniors, is a complete study of the problems and progress ,of the United States from Columbus' discovery to the Great Society of today. Stress is placed on interpreting ideas and events through class discussion. lt is hoped that students may understand and respect all opinions, and form their ideas on the basis of new insight. Pat Nickolotf points out the route of French explorations and trade through the St. Lawrence Valley to Kathy Sharpe and Mike Stevenson. wif . S Wu. Alam QM mam' 11 Money of the colonies interests Lynne Frisbie, Vickie Ernst, Lynn Devaney, Celeste Davis, and John Hocking. Taking notes from a world history bulletin board, Kirk Sturman hopes to gain added information.