J Sterling Morton West High School - Talon Yearbook (Berwyn, IL)

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To get and retain the aud.ience's attention in her speech class, Karol Borzym Qleftj utilizes gestures and direct eye contact. While working the overhead projector, Pam Motejzik fbelowj listens to Gene McDonald explaining writing techniques. Controlled reading units and other equipment aid Mrs. M. Perry's developmental reading class fbottomj with reading skills. - . ef,-wgeg ,aL,s,x5.w- K 2+ . '? cW 1 . L, :gif , .Q . N iii ACADEMICS 33

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32 ACADEMICS Students begin advanced placement program with new offerings in English Energies aimed at the future goals of students expanded the English curriculum by the development of the advanced placement program. Juniors began courses this year and will continue the sequence as seniors. At the end of their courses students will have the option of taking the college advanced placement test which can exempt them from taking college English courses. Thus, the program can save students time and money. Vocational English created a Writing option for non-college bound students. Youth in American literature and American lifestyles met students' demands for more contemporary literature. Some teachers offered after school sessions which helped students to better themselves in a particular course and to realize the value of their English education for future reference. Listening intently, Joann Locke and Linda Krysiak tabovej receive instructions from their teacher, Mrs. R. Baar, in an advanced placement course. In Mrs. L. Wisinskfs vocabulary class Jan Walinski, Sandra Kosmider, and Carol Putzell tabove, rightj employ thirty new words in a skit about a murder. To insure the best results on a paper for Mrs. F. Satz's American lifestyles class, Earl Susmilch and Steve Sevcik trightj combine their information and thoughts.

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34 ACADEMICS Language enrollments see a continued decrease in student participation Concentration, regular attendance, and homework are the important aspects of learn- ing a foreign language according to Mrs. M. Gamboa. Many students aware of the extra effort involved avoided the time consuming foreign languages. This factor created a decrease in foreign language enrollment. However, classes and cultural experiences continued for many. German classes celebrated the annual Oktober- fest. Students performed a skit and enjoyed German foods like bratwurst and potato salad. The learning tapes used in language classes provided the repetition necessary to achieve good pronunciation. Hearing native speakers enabled students to speak spontaneously in a foreign language and learn of the country. Mexican student Ana Valiente aided one Spanish class in this way. ' ' Showing fine acting qualities, Harvey Woehlck and Linus Sudzius Qabove, rightj perform a skit for the annual'Oktoberfest in their German class. Mr. W. Randolph Qabovej aids his class in their understanding of the Spanish language by going over of some basic vocabulary. In an attempt to gain from each other's knowledge, Carl Hamaj and Lenny Krupicka Qrightj compare notes compiled in their Czech class.