Hagerstown High School - Epitome Yearbook (Hagerstown, IN)

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Foreign Languages Broaden Horizons 3ruce Montgomery, going through his paces I Latin students must do, declines a noun. Mrs. McConoha leads the closs in pattern practices, oral exercises familiar to all Spanish I students. Mrs. Millikon illustrates the association of a ' A ' ritten word ond on object in Latin I. The history of language and the knowledge of a foreign language are invaluable for a complete educa- tion. In Latin I and Latin II, students may acquire a use- ful acquaintance with derivations, vocabulary, Latin grammar, mythology, and the Classics. The three year Spanish course is offered to the student in which he may become skilled in speaking, reading, and writing that modern foreign language.

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We Learn to Value the Study of English The importance of training in our English language is becoming increasingly obvious to students as they prepare for the future. Ability to express oneself in his own language is essential for a satisfying life. In addition to the usual tutoring in word study and grammer thorough instruction in literature is offered. In his four high school years a student may progress from the required general, world, and American literature courses to the elective advanced study of English literature. Linda Wieseke and Rick Strohoto receive training from Mrs. Hagen in the use of that valuable English aid, the dictionary. Ronnie Williams, with his usual self-confidence, marches valiantly, under the leadership of Miss Andis, into the battle with English literature. Vocabulary studies see Danny Reece. to be a pleasant affair to all class levels as represented by Hank Fallis, Marilyn Merchanthouse, Lee Strohoto, and 22

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Physical Sciences Intrigue Students |W ■ ■1 IV 1 I B I 1 r ' l J Qfa -VT Wg , 1 r aU -=:! €l va H H « ■I ff B I w B ■i f ' ' ' . I H ll ' 9H m n l Mr. Nachtigall explains the production of static electricity to Ronnie Willie The physical sciences, chemistry and phys- ics, ore offered to H.H.S. junior and senior students. Chemistry is a basic study of the formulation, composition, and properties of elements and compounds. Physics offers knowl- edge of matter and energy. This course involves research in weights, measures, radioactivity, and nuclear energy. A major part of the course investigates the mechanics of liquids, gases, solids, force, heat, sound, and other physical phenomenon. These two courses are under the instruction of Mr. Nachtigall. Jerry Carlson explains the technical operations of a chemical still to Betsy Johnson. 24