Franklin Junior High School - Kite N Key Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Students Enjoy Participating in Language Clubs During the past year students in the Latin Club had done several projects. Among these are doing crossword puzzles, sing- ing Latin songs, and learning about Roman customs and festivals. Not only students tak- ing Latin have participated but also stu- dents looking to Latin as a possible future subject have participated. Mrs. Chandler is the sponsor of the club. The Spanish Club, directed by Mrs. Spring- er has been very busy. Along with a Spanish Christmas party they learned about bull- fighting in Spain, customs south of the bor- der, and other Spanish ideas. They made a mural for Spring. Victorie ! Victorie ! You can hear this phrase coming from the French room. This is a game just like bingo, but it is in French. The students in the club, which is headed by Mrs. Shaw, have fun listening to records in French also. The French Club has fun learning the basic skills and techniques of the French language. They have educational experiences corresponding with pen pals in various parts of France. Members of the Spanish Club have fun while they learn customs of different countries. Here they ob- serve a pinita made by one of the members. Reviewing Latin projects has taught many things to the Latin Club members. A member of the club models a Roman toga made by one of the Latin students. 21

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H m k t { ilRhfl its vi an Bfc | k ' L M r ■ i pji? 1 ifl ft i k fl i 4 ■! These are the students who were chosen to repre- sent the other members of their homerooms at the weekly student council meeting ' s. The officers of this year ' s student council dis- cuss the approaching meeting of the group with their advisor, Miss Elizabeth Shaner. Student Activities Lead Toward Success Franklin ' s student council played an im- portant part in this year ' s activities. The group was made up of a representative and al- ternate from each homeroom. The council was led by president, Larry Clark ; vice-president, Tawne Holloway ; and secretary, Sherry Har- ter. Many other council members served as chairmen or as members of various commit- tees appointed by the officers to work on vari- ous projects throughout the year. The coun- cil drew up a constitution which will be put to use in the years to come for the student body. The Future Teachers of America Club met in Mr. Phillips ' room, since Mr. Phillips along with Mrs. Polhamus served as sponsor of the organization. The club is mainly for those students who feel that they are interested in becoming a teacher. During the past year, films on the teaching profession were shown, a student teacher addressed the group giving her ideas on teaching, and other interesting programs were held. These students who are interested in becoming future teachers have gained much knowledge of the teaching profession through their meetings this past year. 20

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Various Clubs Help Students Develop Skills The Speed Reading Club works on compre- hension and vocabulary. They also work to improve their speed. Their director, Miss Minsel, enjoys meeting with them and aiding them in their reading. The students who have joined the Library Club work before and after school. They learn the skills of the library. They repair and shelve the books. Mrs. Anderson is their advisor. Mrs. Bauman directs the Knitting Club. The girls learn the various steps involved in knitting various items. Mrs. William Arney assisted Mrs. Bauman at each meeting, and Mrs. Russel James and Mrs. Kenneth Tren- ner also assisted at various meetings. Library Club members learn the skills of the library. The main purpose of this organization is to learn the techniques of the library procedures. Speed Reading Club members develop skills of speed and comprehension in reading. Developing the vo- cabulary of the members and working on different phases of reading is the main purpose of this club. The Thursday night club is sponsored by Miss Minsel. Members of the Knitting Club display some of their equipment used in knitting. One member is most proud of the sweater which she has knitted. Other members have also made similar projects.