George Washington High School - Post Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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if .sc I if if. ,A s-. , 4 M Study in Foreign languages and 0 1 it ga 4 , PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS? Under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Ulrey, Continentals vigorously attack the problem of training their English minds to think and to speak in French. COMO ESTA USTED? George Hart, having spent eight months in Mexico, is well qualified to explain a liner point to a Spanish class. 14 n I' Latin and Spanish were the only languages offered to pupils until last year when French was added to the curriculum. All three lang- uages are now well distributed in the schedules of George Washington High School. Latin, the most ancient of languages, is offered to prepare pupils desiring liberal arts diplomas in college. Latin is carried four semesters followed by Vir- gil and Cicero. This advanced Latin largely con- sists of translation and literature. The lang- uage Department sponsors the Roman Banquet planned annually honoring those in the Latin Club. Spanish is also offered to those on aca- demic diplomas and is completed in four semes- ters. French is not a required language as Span- ish and Latin. Nevertheless, it is offered to any- one who Wishes to take it. With the combina- tion of these three languages, the Language Department is steadily growing in enrolhnent.

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English enables us to communicate with others. English encourages us to increase our skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listen- ing. These skills stimulate our thinking and in- crease our abilities in self expression. Time spent in the reading laboratory helps to in- crease our reading ability and comprehension. Three years of English are required for all but those on the Fine and Practical Arts and Aca- demic diplomas. The pupils on these diplomas must take two of the three advanced English courses offered. In addition to the regular Eng- lish courses, journalism and speech may be elec- ted. One's interest may be in poetry. For those who are oratorically inclined,. there is the Poetry Reading Contest sponsored by the Eng- lish Department. English is a tool used to ad- vance our education and knowledge and should be so considered. Without it, all would be at a great loss. The knowledge of good English and its uses, enables one to have possibilities of achievement and success. fl -1 :J fl ff' X 1 1 -X ol ,' ' 1 M N ,pw yiX'!' V- :','ii,'1,g,.L, -X r 2 yay xv ' ' --4 f fi W , X i ui ,lv wg, HE RAN WHERE? Diagraming sentences at the board doesn't create much of a problem for Dave Matheny in his freshman English I class. iw J f-X ,- K fl , i W ' - , , i ui i 1 -fm qw: .g .fv1Nf v!.f,1'NN4fX ,'H-l-ff!-fs.-V-i ffwf-fx '-Hfwfw-if-fxAi -,fH---'--fl1-'-+-- -- l ii iii ll J 5 L I l iff W ,..,LLn -E-f,.g.A.?3XJtA.s.4 -4 - ,J g,f-t.L..n. ,. ,,,,,A. rgvy .,, V l NEW AND STRIVING! Freshman students enjoy getting acquainted with one of the new members of the English department, Mrs. Beverly Harlan.

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social studies adds depth to character ffgfff , 1 ff ' , ff' 'W ffffx' Q. 2, wa'-f Q Q, had . gift I FOUND IT! Jackie Stilwell informs David Belser of an important lo- cation in the Southeastern United States. In an attenpt to make our history courses more interesting, outside activities were spon- sored. The J unto Club was sponsored by Mrs. Lamkin and Mr. Zenor th i s year. A United States History g class had a chance to be on radio's Junior Town Meeting again this year, while some of the Government classes gave talks over the Public Address system. When seniors had their campaign and election in the Fall, they had an opportunity to show their knowledge of government procedures. As well as studying events of the past, Continentals studied present day affairs also. The history student at Washington had an opportunity to apply for a scholarship sponsored by the Lilly Endowment Foundation if the research paper he had written was chosen as one representing knowledge and ability. IN BOMBAY. Mrs. Deer shows Miko Durham the treasures she brought from India. 0