Hall High School - Hall Light Yearbook (Spring Valley, IL)

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Grammar and Literature Are Studied Intensively M. R. VACCA English, World History B.S.. Illinois State U. Assistant Varsity Football and Freshman Basketball Coach. Letlermans Club To share the thoughts and lives of others, to offer others an insight into our own—these are the purposes of the intensive study of literature and English composition required at Hall High School. The program of the English Department is arranged to teach students the rules of grammar and their applications. Literature develops in the student finest forms of expression as used by great authors. Such study is a great aid in college preparation as well as for the enjoyment of literature beyond one’s school years. RUTH MARY McDONALD English B.A., Rosary College Debate. H.A.C.. Sophomore Class PATRICIA WILSON English, Speech B.S., University of Illinois FRANKCOLMONE English B.S., Northern Illinois Hall Times. Devil's Dispatch. F.T.A .. Baseball MARY K. JUETTEMEYER English, Chorus B.A., B.Music, Carthage College Tri-M Mr. Colmone helps Madelon Nauyalis organize her theme in an English III class.

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Modern Labs and Instructors Challenge Science Students Social Studies Acquaint Students with Past and Present Ways of Life DOMINIC MARCHIANDO Science B.S.. U. of Chicago Science Club FLOYD O. KING Biology. Driver Education B.S.. Illinois State University; M.A.. U. of Illinois: M.S.T., U. of Missouri Visual Education Coordinator FRANK ROSSI Biology. Driver Education B.A.. M.A., Colorado State Freshman Football and Basketball Coach Mr. Nesti makes a point concerning the state of Illinois to Pam Pulkis in his U.S. History class. Mr. Rossi shows Joan Tieman how to use the microscope in his biology class. Scientific studies make students aware of past discoveries which led to our highly advanced, technical world of today. These studies go on to relate the wonders of today's modern science which continues to make life simpler, safer, and more comfortable. All freshmen are required to study general science, and biology is the requirement for sophomores. Physics and chemistry are available for juniors and seniors interested in a science major. These courses lay the framework for persual of an ever-broadening field. RICHARD NESTI Social Studies B.A., Knox College Athletic Director Helping students to become aware of the world in which they live and their relationship to the past is the purpose of the social studies department. This is based on a review of social, political, and economic trends. Although Mr. Nesti is the only department member pictured, others teaching social studies as well as in another department include Messrs. Demichelis, Morris, Pienta, Premer, and Vacca. 21

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CHARLESKEYSER Assistant Principal Mathematics B.S., M.S., U. of Illinois Senior Class, Science Club ANTON DEMICHELIS Mathematics, World History B.S.. M.A., Northwestern U. Mr. Keyser explains a problem to Fred Danner in a solid geometry class. Mathematics Offers a Challenge In this highly technological age, a special emphasis must be placed on mathematics. Through the outstanding courses in math at Hall High School, students have the opportunity to develop their skills through steady work. Freshmen are offered a course in algebra, laying the foundation for geometry and advanced algebra in the sophomore and junior years. For the seniors, there are courses in trigonometry and solid geometry. Hall can be proud of the excellent program of mathematics made available to them. Music Appreciation Is Emphasized at Hall CARLYSLE BROWNING Band B.Ed., Eastern Illinois U.: M.MusicEd., Vandercook College Organists' Club Music is one of the finest of all the arts and one that should have a prominent place in the life of every man, woman, and child. At Hall, courses in band and chorus train the student to sing and play correctly and in harmony with others. Through these courses they develop an understanding and appreciation of music which makes for a fuller life today and in the future. Mrs. Juettemeyer, who teaches English as well as music, directs the Mixed Chorus.