Le Roy Central School - O At Kan Yearbook (Le Roy, NY)

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r' A if f . - -- - - - H- the English language, is by no means dead! Since it is no longer widely spoken, as a modern lan- guage, this does not mean that Latin has 1l0l11i'lllG1lCG 011 our modern culture. lt touches nearly every branch on the tree of knowledge, and is used extensively in the seiences as well as inodern languages. Traditionally, scholars know Latin. lts universality makes it a great language. Latin is not only a inode of eoinnnniieation, but also is history, civilization. and a way of life. Because of this, it can he said ot Latin that it trains the mind. Spanish is one of the important modern languages that is taught in our school. Bas- ed extensively on Latin, there are many English Words which have their derivation in the Spanish tongue. Witli Mexico, a Spanish speaking country, bordering the United States, the Spanish culture has im- mediately influenced the Southwest. Span- ish is a valuable asset to our curriculum. Caesar, 02 and 'Porque 21 Science touches everything we do. Start- ing with General Science and moving on up through Biology, Earth Science, Physics and Chemistry, we are able to learn more about our world and also outer space. In this day and age, we are motivated out of the necessity to know the How and Willy of things. Also, exploration of our world and local environment is import- ant for life in the modern space age. Wvith science based on ever changing tenets and rules, the modern science stu- dent has more than ever to learn. Every day new laws are discovered to contradict the old. and plant the seed of new ideas in the fertile mind of the nations' youth.

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Q ,QM , Music Education is an important part of the L.H.S. curriculum. Although the mem- bers of the Band and Chorus are chosen, every person has an equal opportunity to try out for them, and are chosen for their ability. Students are able to expand their interests by having the opportunity to par- ticipate in either the Band or Chorusg and many are preparing themselves for their lit'e's Work in this field. . VW, : ,wwe ,,,, . ff ' ' f 1 r '-'M fi' , 9, X! Fres ,' t Feld Oui The purpose of art is to convey beauty or emotion. There are many facets to art, o11e to represent objects, one to represent emotion, and several to draw out the imagination of the onlooker. Art has a fourth dimension' - color. Not only imaginative art but mechanical art is taught as an elective. Long the diplomatic language of the world, French is one of our most important modern languages today. To learn French means also to learn about France and her people. The history and geography are so interwoven with tradition and customs, that it is impossible to learn about France without including them. Also, to Hlldsln stand those who speak it. NVhen you final- ly understand French, you receive the thrill of having discovered a new world. 20

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Mathematics is an arm of the octapus that is science. No matter Where we go, or what we do, we use it, although it some- times may seem more of an obstacle than an aid. But if you enjoy it, Math can be a lot of fun. Today, more than ever, the mathemati- cal sciences are very important. Complex computers and electronic brains are now making calculations it would take man cen- turies to perform, in minutes. Tomorrow? WVho knows! Perhaps math- ematics will bring us to the threshold of the stars! VVe learn from past mistakes. This is Why History is so important to us today. Through History, We learn to interpret the actions of different nations, through the Way in which they react to certain circum- stances. In current events, we are made aware of the World around us, and are taught to be alert with an eye to the future. We learn of the cultures and good and bad points of civilizations in a search to com- bine the knowledge of all before us to create a superior civilization. 22 Cubes, Nouns, Dates WVhere would we be if we were unable to communicate in our own language? YVe must learn to speak correctly and Write ac- cordingly because communication is just about the most important art known. Aside from teaching communication, English exposes us to culture and helps us to understand more easily our complicated World of today. . Studies of the classics in contrast with contemporary Works, offer opportunities to compare the stages i11 the are of writing, as Well as enjoy good litera- ture.