John Marshall High School - Marhiscan Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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ABOVE — Leading her class in singing songs is French teacher, Miss Signorino. Many classes were required to read a book written en- tirely in French and to discuss the book during class sessions. UPPER RIGHT— Pam Preston, Delda Heath, and Kris Ewry listen attentatively in German class to a discussion led by Mr. Brice Tres- sler one of the Foreign Language teachers at JMHS. LOWER RIGHT — Working on their homework during the time given in their Spanish 5 class are Debbie Qualizza, Doug Elmore, and Karen Morgan. They are three of the many students in Spanish. 22

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Both Chemistry and Physics students find, the slide rule an invaluable instrument when they try to work out square roots, multiply, or divide. Learning to use the slide rule takes time. Field trips enliven daily science work Marshall ' s Science Department encourages each of its students en- rolled in its numerous classes to develop the skill and interest in the field of science. The Science Depart- ment is headed by Mr. Robert Weaver. Starting with biology, students ac- quire a deeper appreciation of living things by observing birds, collecting insects and collecting leaves. In chemistry and physical science stu- dents become acquainted with chem- icals and learn about atomic struc- ture. In physics class, students dis- cuss the Laws of Gravity, scalar and vector properties. Anatomy, the study of the body involves the dis- section of animals to gain an under- standing of human bones and muscles. Having just constructed a perfect model of a compound carbon molecule using different colored gumdrops is one of the students in Biology 1. The make-up of the atom along with the basic laws and principles of atomic structure and theory were studied in biology.

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Foreign language study also aids students ' English Gaining a basic understanding and culture of a language, Marshall ' s foreign language students learn to communicate with our foreign neigh- bors. Exchanging ideas from one language to another and preserving the basic meaning is a highly diffi- cult task. Students must not over- look the rules of good grammar. In the beginning of the course, students face basic dialogues, followed by grammar and literature study. The Foreign Language Depart- ment offers four years of French, German, Latin, Spanish and a one- semester course in Derivatives. The materials used for presentation in learning are maps, overhead pro- jectors and the language laboratory. Mr. Millard Arnold heads the Foreign Language Department. He is new to Marshall and teaches Spanish and French. Students learn to sing and enjoy songs of their language that they are studying. A student can compre- hend and improve his English gram- mar and composition through his study of foreign language. Skits aid the students in using their language more conversationally. Students studying a foreign language gain not only academic training, but also an insight into other people of the world. Language is one tool that people can use to make the world a better place in which to live. Studying diligently during class with the aid and assistance of her Spanish book is junior Terry Weaver. 23