Fort Lauderdale High School - Ebb Tide Yearbook (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

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Marina G. Burdick, English: Brooklyn College. B.A.: Columbia University. M.A. Duane N. Clark, English; University of South Carolina A.B.: M.Ed. Ann Evans. English; Florida State University, A.B.- University of Virginia. M.A. George Goldbaugh, English. Latin: Fairmont State College A. B.: West Virginia University. M.A. Harold B. Hayes, Journalism. History; University of Nevada. B. A.. M.Ed. Ruth N. Hendrick. English, Guidance: Maryville College. A.B. Marvin I. Ogden. Jr., English: University of Florida. B.A.. M.Ed. Elizabeth I. Pinder, English; Florida State University, B.S. Lucille Poole, English; Georgia State College for Women. A.B. Murrel Rickman, English; University of South Carolina. A.B. Llewellyn B. Shekmar, English; Georgia State College for Women, A.B.: University of Georgia, M.A. Charles A. Smith English, Guidance: Florida State University B.S.: University of Miami, M.Ed. Volumes of Literature and Grammar Rules Harold Solomon Speech Dramatics Berea College. B.A. Gladys Z. Spencer English University of New Hampshire. B.S. A. J. Swirbul English Duquesne University. B. S. John Carter Weldon English University of Kentucky. A.B. M.A. Discussing football, Allan Aunapu and Tom Jacobsen are waiting to enter the scene as their English class acts out Macbeth. 15

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 I Music, hamburgers, ovoryihing as in America, exclaimed Ahmid Mowlana, visiting journalist from Tehran. Iran, as he describes the likes of toonagers in his country to tho journalism students, in a talk which included many other interesting things about himself and his country. Students 'Ponder Weak Weary’ Over Why is English a required course? gripes the average high school student. What he doesn't re- alize is that English is the most important subject he takes. The ability to express his ideas clearly is a skill that will come in handy throughout his life. Being able to read, speak, and write English effec- tively is necessary in every course offered in any school. It makes communication possible. To be a success in any field requires a basic knowledge of English. The English department here at Lauderdale High School includes a variety of courses. These offer the basic fundamentals and applications of the written and spoken forms of the language. Sophomore English emphasizes the different forms of literature with detailed concentration on the short story. The tenth graders also receive an in- troduction to Shakespeare's writings as they study his great play Julius Caesar. In the junior year. English includes a review of grammar and a thorough course in the develop- ment of American literature. Some classes use a special word book to improve their vocabulary for College Boards and National Merit Exams. English 12 concentrates on the origin and evolu- tion of English literature. Seniors trace the gradual formation of the English tongue through prose and poetry. This past year, Mrs. Spencer's first hour class took on as a project the production of Shake- speare's Macbeth. The play was presented at a special English assembly. In addition to these basic English courses, the school offers Business English, which is especially designed for students who are planning to attend business school when they graduate. The division of English classes into regular and advanced sections is an innovation this year. Ad- vanced students are required to read books on a high vocabulary level. Classics are required reading. The quality of work, not the quantity, is stepped up for advanced students. They are given increased opportunity to express originality and initiative in a variety of ways. Speech and Journalism come under the English department's jurisdiction. Journalism teaches news- paper writing and management. Speech deals with spoken English. Students learn to talk before a group. Speech II is a course in drama.

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After the Latin test, Joe Sasadu, Doug Farquhar. Pete Anderson, and Pat Durrence play a game of Latin. Miss Scars uses this game, similar to bingo, to aid students in learning vocabulary words. Hola! Bonjour! Salve!” Language Students Cry Doris Jett Spanish Florida Southern College, A.B.. M.A. Tattie O. Kallahcr French Spanish Fontbonne College. A.B. Jarrett C. Pharr Spanish University of Chattanooga. A.B. Lillian Sears Latin Wesleyan College, A.B. Hola! Bonjour! Salve! You language students will recognize this universal greeting—Hello! The pur- pose of our language classes is not only to teach ! the students to speak and write Latin, Spanish, and French, but also to acquaint them with the culture of foreign lands which creates a better understand- ing between countries. Latin, sometimes spoken of as the dead language, comes to life at LHS. It is a study not only of gram- mar but Roman history and culture. It is a basis for many of the other languages and is a good back- ground for our own English. The Spanish students will tell you that here in South Florida they have a wonderful opportunity] for speaking the language with our many Spanish neighbors. After studying their life and customs, we recognize the great influence in our own life—the architecture of our homes, the vivid colors of our dress, and even the Spanish words we use every day. for example, patio and mango. Literature and art flourish in Paris but the French students know that you don't have to go to France to feel this exciting and romantic atmosphere—just spend 55 minutes a day, 180 days a year, in French class.