Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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Educational institutions placed more and more emphasis on increased instruction in the language arts. Increased tension among the nations of the world called for better understanding and more skill in reading, writing, and oral communication. The ability to understand a language other than the mother tongue acquired greater importance. Scholars have advocated this idea for many years. The ancient sage Confucius said, “If language is not correct, then what is said is not what is meant; if what is said is not what is meant, then what ought to be done remains undone; if this remains undone, morals and arts will deteriorate; if morals and arts deteriorate, justice will go astray; if justice goes astray, the people will stand about in helpless confusion. Hence there must be no arbitrariness in what is said. This matters above everything.” I DU Ft » COMPOSITION Maxwell and Mr. Hahn try to point out the rk of an adverb. J. Pittenger, R. Brownback, and S. Filbert examine model theater in English class. Eager French students listen to a tape in the language lab. Mr. Hahn receives enthusiastic response to a question on English literature. Nineteen

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UJ cyLi ancjuage id Jr, eSS t —Johnson Mr. iMubach cheerfully writes out a permit for B. Phinney. Whether they are in English, Latin, French, or Spanish, our thoughts must be expressed in clear language if we are to be understood. The administration and faculty are constantly striving to increase students’ competence in the language arts. This year several new teachers joined the English and foreign language departments. Taking students on adventures in grammar and literature were Mr. Walter Mankin, Mrs. Roberta Peterson, Mr. Rodney Sell, and Mrs. Eleanor Scott. Mrs. Josette Kilmer brought the language and literature of her native France to L-A students. The lay reader program and the language laboratory improved the quality of instruction and added interest to the processes of learning. Increased writing assignments afforded students the opportunity to practice and develop their skills in written expression. J. Hoffman, A. h owler, and B. W right entertain during dramatics class. Mrs. Bailey, C. Cucinotta, G. Davis, C, B. Sharpless prepare for dramatics. Crockett, R. Evenson, D. Sinclair, and Eighteen C. Baxter, and J. Yake study their English.

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we rea ( liistoi V Mr. Raymond Spafford instructs eighth grade students in the history and geography of the United States. Juniors L. Clare, P. Deveney, S. Humphreys, G. Mack, B. A. Myers, B. Snelling, L. Van Wyk, and D. Yates discuss pioneer life in Mr. Skrocki's American History class. Lessons from the past guide us today and will continue to guide us in the future as we seek a better understanding of all people. Lansdowne-Aldan offered many courses in social studies to broaden our outlook and to enrich our lives. Students in the seventh grade became acquainted with the people and cultures of Europe and Asia. They were guided by their instructors, Mrs. Jane Dick, Mrs. Nancy Kaebnick, Miss Katherine Subers, and Miss Roberta Peterson. In the eighth grade, students learned about the history and geography of their own country under the direction of Mr. Raymond Spafford and Mr. Walter Mankin. Pennsylvania history and civics were taught to the freshmen by Mrs. Roberta Peterson, Mrs. Nancy-Jeanne Everest, and Mr. Thomas Jenkins. Mr. Edwin Snyder taught world history to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Juniors furthered their study of American history under the guidance of Mr. Gerald Skrocki and Miss Regina Stretch. The students in this course created many special projects. They read current books, wrote term papers, made posters and maps, took part in debates, and did many other things to make the course interesting. Seniors completed their high school education in social studies with the study of world affairs and cultures. Mr. Lawrence Richards and Miss Regina Stretch taught this course. Seniors discussed current events and scanned a weekly news magazine throughout the year. Interested students made special reports, charts, and maps. Students also delved into economics with vigor. In April, talented students participated in a model United Nations at the University of Pennsylvania. Twenty serious students of world affairs represented Yugoslavia and Mali in the consideration of the pressing problems of self determination and disarmament. A trip to the United Nations provided the entire class with much information and entertainment. The senior class spent two days in Washington visiting places of historical interest and enjoying the entertainment the city provided. Twenty