Frederick Sasscer High School - Elm Yearbook (Upper Marlboro, MD)

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Yflniardfancbng Quia Wafiue jongue In English class, the students learn to effec- tively use their native tongue. They soon at- tain a lirm knowledge of all three component parts of English - grammar, composition, and literature. In ad- dition to creative Writ- ing, English students learn to appreciate the aesthetic values of poetry, prose, the essay, and drama created by the literary greats, both past and present. With malice toward none . '4Homework for tomorrow . . .H 0I'i'lal'lC0 gel? Spanish, one of the most romantic of all languages, is the foreign language of Sasscer. Mr. Carey, the Spanish instructor, over a three-year period, pre- sents to the student a thorough foundation for knowing and understanding Spanish. Essentials of grammar are presented with intensive drill on pronunciation. Reading, dictation, exercises in translation, and conversation on simple topics are encouraged. H . , . About twenty pages long, without errors! Two students in Spanish I are re citing to perfect their pronunciation 22

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urning MCL jlze payed .jvhzifory ln American history class, the students turn back the e pages of history and see the g many great happenings, and meet the many great men that contributed to making this country what it is today. Through this study, the stu- dents look for and lind a bet ter understanding of our .4-me7'ira1z heritage and our democratic way of life. And I was sure the South won! insists Sonny Havenner, working with Eddie Curry and Marshall Courtney. eeing emocracy cgnjdcfion Problems of Democracy is a special course reserved for the seniors. lts pur- pose is to make the students better and more active citizens. Studied under its program are personal problems, American private enterprise system, and the struc- ture of our government. hum Q1 X521 Four seniors are pursuing the seemingly end- less task of writing their Hnal term papers. During P.O.D., something is amusing Catherine Beall, a senior, as she recites.

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udic 2 HCOUPCLQQ6 CPQCL tl Uelledff In Mrs. Turns-r's music classes, students are able to bring out their best. Andante! Andante! re- minds Mr, Guzman to band member jerry Shrewsbury. The Willing and desirous participants of the music classes are learning to appreciate one of the fine arts, and at the same time, put their talents and abilities to good use through Sasscer's Glee Club, Junior High Chorus, and Senior Sextet. The creative facet of the music department exhibits promise of musical accomplishments for many of its members. Captufln In the art department, students are able to put their creative abilities to Work. They soon learn that a vivid imagination is a must. Through their imaginations, the stu- dents seek to capture their inner thoughts, and also, the beauties that surround them. This year, in particular, a sur- prisingly large number of Sasscer's artists showed outstanding abilities in this field. g .yflffbllldlflfflfi 67Xl0l'266l0l'l5 Mrs. Clagett offers some sugges- tions to one of ber promising art students. Three junior high girls are busily engaged in arts and crafts.