Lew Wallace High School - Quill and Blade Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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With the newly installed language lab, Mrs. Jeanette Hady is able to teach her students to speak French more fluently and to give them more personal attention. The language lab is also used by the Spanish teachers. Have you ever wanted to journey to foreign lands or to un¬ derstand cultures other than our own? Most students would find this difficult to accomplish during their school days. The teachers of our three foreign languages strive to transport their pupils to either ancient Rome, sunny France or colorful Spain. The study of Latin, like that of Spanish and French, is offered in the seventh grade. Four years of the classical language are taught. Two years can prove a boost to one’s vocabulary and understanding of English grammar. Through the dactylic hexa¬ meter of Vergil and fiery orations of Cicero, the advanced Latin students become familiar with two of the world’s greatest pieces of Roman literature. Tlie newlv-installed language laboratory gives the students of French and Spanish a distinct advantage. Each booth, which is built for one person, is equipped with a tape recorder, a set of earphones and a microphone. Through using these aids a student can hear and imitate the French and Spanish pronuncia¬ tions. This modern development enables the teacher to give more corrective aid to the individual student.

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M iss Helen Rzepka demonstrates the use of the glide rule in division. Judy Vician watches closely while Barbara Markowicz and Chris Dimitroff compute the quotient. Juture Who first split the atom? Who discovered such things as digestion and circulation? Where did theorems originate? Many questions are answered for the inquisitive students in our science and mathematics departments. One year of science and two years of math are required: however, mam students elect to continue their interest in these subjects. Biology includes the study of all living things — plants, insects and man. One memorable task is the tedious, hut absorb¬ ing job of collecting and arranging “bug” collections. Chemistry is elected by science-minded juniors and seniors. They become familiar with the atomic theory as well as the properties and compounds of the 102 basic elements. Well- equipped laboratories enable the students to experiment with new-found concepts. A different approach in the teaching of physics has been promoted this year. The Physical Science Study Committee IPSSCI method includes a new r book, detailed enough for two- year instruction, and lah kits for the various experiments. Another step forward is the accelerated math program, where algebra is offered to eighth grade students. These students are fortunate to be able to carry their high school study of math to a more advanced level than was possible in previous ears. “Where did that hup go?” asks Jerry Wilkerson of his fellow searchers. Florence Yovanoff, Phyllis Beasley, Janet Irak, John Chiahai and Dave Pavol. They all seemed to agree that this year was a good one for hugs.

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OtL er Cult ureS Qcuhct HEsRotUE Ken Kepchar amusingly imitates Cicero, the fiery orator, much to the enjoy¬ ment of the members of the Latin III class. Alice Roberts, Mary L. Davis, Mary Cass, Mike McCarney and Mary Newport are enjoying his Roman antics. “I now crown you Reina Hortensia, Queen for a Day!” exclaims Roni Jelusich to Betty Lou Cook. Runnersup Caryl Brueckheimer and Carole Gaydos share mixed emotions. The girls prepared this skit as part of a class program for Spanish III. Page 13