Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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G. Kates demonstrates his dexterity with puppets to L. Gillin. L. Monroe, and C. Lewis. A. Houc(( shows G. McAJnr and A. Cassidy how punishment was meted out to the Salem “witches.’' A marionette slp't performed while studying “Johnny Trcmain is admtred by K. Dunham. P. Kearney. K. Stein. Mr. H. Laubach aids frosh G. Dai’is with her struggles in writing a complex sentence in ninth grade English class. A model of on Elizabethan theater is examined by T. Hood, J. Bennett, and D. Collins. Ten D. Corbin reads a passage from “Macbeth” to classmates E. Walls. R. Frederic}',. J. Volpe. and J. Crockett. Alive with visions of fearless matadors, flashing red capes, the Eiffel Tower, Paris cafes and book- stalls, the gleaming white marble of the Roman Forum, Caesar’s legions, Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”, and London fog, Spanish, French, Latin, and English classrooms are steeped in the atmospheres of their exciting cultures. The weaving together in language study of gram- mar with the culture of the people who speak the language helps to create understanding of world neighbors. Latin American nations and Spain claim the heritage of the Spanish tongue. French, the language of diplomats, is the second-ranking lan- guage of the United Nations and the tongue of a fiery, freedom-loving people of a strategic nation in Europe. Reflected in the laws, architecture, and countless standards of modern Western society is the ancient glorious civilization of Rome and the Latin language. English is rapidly assuming a uni-

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challenge us to thin alM f(t act SENIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL Ricl{ Ellis, president, addresses the Senior High Student Council: Row 1 (1. to r.): G. McHcir. P. Randall. P. Penrose. M. A. Meade. L. Kates. K. tyewhouse, J. Esterline, M. List. D. Corhm. Row 2: S. Geyer, C. Manfredonia. L. Perry. A. Strang, A. Smith. E. Penny packer. J. Davis. S. Christian. H. Evans. L. Kahakjian. S. Erstad. P. Amwa e. Row 3: J. Blair, H. Pelletreau M. Meade. J. Harper. J. Macl amara. C. Safford. C. Oberdorf. C. Chaffee. C. Moore. J. Williams. A. Gnepp. A. Fritsche, D. Franz, W. Miller.

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The intricate carvings of early French architecture are pointed out to T. Welsh and Mrs. B. Lord hy C. Gentile. A recording of Robert Burn's poems is played to B. Carson and D. Mowry by B. Ersel{ in senior English. Trips abroad beckon language enthusiasts Eighth graders P. Pitts. P. Buccieri, E. Worley, and R. Bollinger admire an English project on Johnny Tremam required reading. versal character and is of primary importance in international affairs. Innovations in language study have recently in- cluded the opportunity to translate such works as Homer’s “Illiad” and Saint-Exupery's “The Little Prince” in the third year of learning. Novels, plays, drama, short stories, and biographies are absorbed in English literature courses. Spanish, French, and Latin clubs attend foreign movies, sing the songs of their countries, and dramatize scenes. Lively discus- sions of the morality of Caesar’s treatment of con- quered states, existentialism, and the works of Sartre, Saint-Exupery, and others. Franco’s role in power politics, and social conditions in England as portrayed by Charles Dickens ensue from the in- quiries of students. Vast stores of wealth, enjoyment, appreciation, and understanding are derived through the study of grammar, literature, and cultures. This is a pihata. says B. Braun to fellow Spanish stu- dents A. Templeton, ]. Morris. B. Braun, ]. Marasco, and B. Winstead.