Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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Dictionaries are distributed to English classmates by J. Kelly and R. Short. HINDER PEACE TALKS tional, familiarity with other languages helps abolish the language barrier which greatly separates people of the United States from citizens of other nations. A strong mutual understanding is regarded as most important in gaining new friends and holding allies. The magic of Algerian sands, the colorful excite- ment of Spanish matadors, and the triumphant eagles of Roman legions sprung to prominence in classrooms of French, Spanish, and Latin. The mastery of grammar, vocabulary, and literature were criterions for achievement in language classrooms. Extra-curricular clubs enabled students of lan- guage to persuc fascinating aspects of language and culture. French Club, Spanish Club, and Junior Classical League meetings were typified by entertain- ment, comradeship, lively discussion, movies and slides, and unique field trips. French enthusiasts journied to Maurice's, an authentic French restaurant in Philadelphia, for a delicious dinner of foreign foods in April. Puppets by G. Brynes are shoton to D. Miller. D. Hunt- singer. and . Amicule. The card catalog series is indispensable for A. A model department store is set up by D. E. Spanish student. ]. Yerger. admires Mexicar Irwin and J. Florence. students V. Tecce and R. Shoudt. costumes.

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A literary crossword puzzle is dissected by I. Pederson. D. Henry. K. Pusey, and Mr. H. Laubach. Characteristics of an Elizabethan theater are ex plained by R. Tarbotton to C. Mason. C. Ribble, P. Thompson, and L. Uhrman. Library facilities are put to good use by D. Reed. B. Myers, and F. Carroll. The serape is explained by A. Summy to N. MC' Feeley, J. Elliot and D. Thomas. Children enjoy exchanging gifts with foreigners. LANGUAGE BARRIERS Perhaps a recognized weakness in American edu- cation is the lack of bilingualism. How many Ameri- cans can speak a foreign language fluently in an age when an understanding of all peoples and of the cultural diversities of the Soviet Union and the United States is a necessity? In the Soviet Union and other foreign countries, students often study two or three foreign languages over a period of approximately five or six years. Educational experts in the United States are initiat- ing language study in the primary grades in attempt to aquaint youngsters with foreign languages before they reach secondary schools. United Nations interpreters, foreign service per- sonnel, language instructors, doctors, and lawyers are a few of the people who have discovered an additional language important in their work. Since travel is becoming more and more interna- . Crortradt shows a pinata to D. Treftz and M. Pilfyngton.

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T. Conrad shows the interior of a log cabin to B. Shiner. What is the meaning of moon craters?” as s B. Schacht of P. Hess and D. Hill. R. Amwa e and J. Elliot hold up their Santa Claus doll for A. Parson to admire. B. Barfod lectures on O'Henry. The World is certainly shrinking, says R. Myers, to J. Speers, J. Rinier. N- Haymaker explains the inflation probletn to M. O’Neill, G. Caldwell. B. Caudioso, and L. Fratini.