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

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emayibx 0 ment down Forei n stud em' II H 3' Y ue to the decreasing students coming in through lfeeder schools,' en- rollment in foreign language was down for the year, stated Foreign Language Department Head Ruth Nelson. Span- ish, French, German, and Latin were in the curriculum. Spanish classes, half their usual sizes, were taught by lVlarvolene Nicholson. David Clapp, former Spanish teacher, left the school for a counseling job downtown. Outstanding students in Spanish, Peggy Fanning and Jean Terry received top awards for lVlarshall in an I.U. Honor Program test given at IUPUI in which ten lVlarshall students partici- trips to Quebec and Germany. The Ger- man classes also planned a trip to Chi- cago to visit the German Heritage spots. Departmental teachers were lVlrs. Jan Hofts, French, lVlr. Brice Tressler, Ger- man, lVlrs. Jane lVleranda, Latin, and lVliss lVlarvolene Nicholson, Spanish. In each class the basics of pronuncia- tion, comprehension and communication were stressed, as well as the culture and customs of the country's language. llTaking a language can be fun, if the initiative and enthusiasm are there, stated Nelson. IlIt's easy to learn if the desire to do so is strong enough. by Dave lVlogollon pated. Photos by lVlartinfStewart French and German classes planned fu an-WW' uvwl mm' I I 'f' i SP-LVETE n . Q W, ,.,,, W ,..,.,, S ,.,, .W ,.,,,, , , f 3 Q sz -iv iii 5 . . - wx. , W 1' if i ' , Qi is 22 z QUE in If .a Although Latin is said to be a Udead language, the student interest in Latin is very much alive. Latin teacher lVlrs. IVloran relates to her students aspects of Roman culture and customs. After stufiing themselves on an eight-pound candy bar, Frank Frost, Jamie Elliott and David Hudson take a break to regain their energy. 22fForeign Language

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i I I l I I I I I I I I Q I I I I . I I I I I I I I l ., Nlarshallaires-Top to bottom: Joe Jacobs, Dana Dan Adams, Cathy Hays, Mark Young, Charlene Creek, Steven Yates, Felecia Roseburgh, Robbie Billups, Yogi Cannon, Kim Cole, Bryan Thompson, Young, Teresa Dillon, Randy Williams, Jane Riley, Kristie Hutzler. Sons of Liberty-Seated: Ken Elliot, Arbary But- lChic0l Schaffer, Clint Gas-away, Mark Opel, Cur- ler, Randy Williams. Standing: Greg Harlan, Pat tis Lake. Auditions are mandatory to selection in Royce, Jeff Prunty, Pat Cole, Randy Smith, James SONS. When learning new songs, groups find it neces- sary to split into two groups until they get the right pitch. -., I ,,,,,.' X . L I, ' Y , Y , -Q... ,,,.-an .-f Many students are taking advantage of the piano lab taught by Raymond Brandes. This is an ex- ample of federal money at work. Choral Groups!21

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Frank Frost, German Club president, and Jamie Elliott, secretary, break the llbig bar so that they may present a piece to Vice-Principal Leo Gris- som. ff AFX ' V ,. Leading her class in verb tense conjugation, Spanish teacher lVlarvoIene Nicholson teaches her second year Spanish students. Foreign Languagef23