Jacksonville High School - Crimson J Yearbook (Jacksonville, IL)

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Top: Susan Weed performs her duties as editor of Inkblot as Mr. Smith makes a suggestion during class fourth hour. Above: Amy Hess, John Foley, Mary Cook, and Sarah Horton are deep into the pages of The Grapes of Wrath during American literature class sixth hour. Right: David DeVore (left) and Betty Taylor (right) are in the midst of their research for their junior speech project in Mr. Wood’s class. 24 Academics

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Opposite page top left: Dana Bennett concentrates on her work in typing class. Top right: Pam Roustio keeps her eyes on the book and her hands on the keys. Bottom: Mrs. DeOrnellas gives a timed dictation to Brenda Woratschka during shorthand class. Left: Mr. Hainds works at his word processor. Bottom: Typists in Mrs. DeOrnellas’ typing class check their copy. Mrs. Barbara Green Miss Margie Sinclair Academics 23

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English A program of sequence writing for all classes and a new reading lab top the list of features in the English department. Starting freshmen year and continuing through senior electives, students follow a rigorous program designed to improve their skills in writing. The new reading lab gives students at all reading levels the chance to increase speed and comprehension. Courses include required classes the first three years and a wide variety of electives, including oral communication, mass media, creative writing, interpersonal communication, journalism, theatrical production, reading and study skills, themes and essays, speed reading, escape literature, and children’s literature. Left: Mrs. Mason gives some advice to her speed reading class second semester in the language labs. Mrs. Jackie May Mr. Tom Smith Miss June Winkleman Mr. Ken Woods Mrs. Diane Academics 25 Bergschneider