Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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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.

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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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Times and terrains teach us tolerance SOCIAL STUDIES Today's world represents a house divided against itself. Through the study of history, social problems, and current events, social studies students are pre- paring themselves to meet the challenge of creating one world. What does social studies entail? Is it merely a study of problems which pertain to our country? Social studies is the concept of life, environment, and their contributing factors. To become better acquainted with world prob- lems, seniors visited the United Nations Building to see for themselves what peacemakers are trying to accomplish in this ever troubled world of today. What about the Berlin Crisis? What will its effect be on the United States? American history classes discuss the American aspect of such problems as well as America's early problems. As America is con- stantly making history, it is necessary that today's students be acquainted with current world events which may mold and shape the future of the world. Students in social studies are interested in the world around them and what is going on. Profiting by mistakes made in American history, world history equips students to go out into the world better fit to help society and mankind. Social studies is important to anyone who wishes to be a good citizen. For to be a good citizen, one must know and understand his history to cope with problems of the present day. A panel discussion of the U. N. is prepared for the Rotary Club by seniors R. ill's T. Ellts. C. Oberdorf. S. Macaleer. and C. Moore. Slides aid Mrs. B. Clarke in building the vocabu- laries of her seventh grade English students K. Pyle. M. Pyle. M. Stallsmith, and S. Cassel. D. Roll examines the architectural design of Independence Hall. . . D. Mershon admires a work- ing model of a grist mill which he made. L. Jarvis builds a scale model of Daniel Boone's house. S. Filbert examines a scale drawing of Independence Hall.