Lindbergh High School - Spirit Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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English Language is the Password to learn- ing. In order to understand others and to be understood himself, man has always needed a common com- munication. For this reason language was created. Today it has become highly complex. Nevertheless a skillful use of our English language is essential to everyone in every phase of his life, whether it be social, recreational or vocational. 'Att 3 Watch your eye contact, Roger. Wright assigns. The fourth year is optional, and combines the prose and poetry of English literature with the review of grammar. An elective course is speech, which teaches the techniques of good speaking. This year Miss Iolly taught such things as proper breath control, extemporaneous speaking, and de- bating. -11- Dig those crazy workbooks. At Lindbergh three years of basic English are re- quired. These three years incorporate the devel- opment of grammar rules, spelling and vocabulary work with creative writing and a study of literature. The sophomore year covers such studies as the memorization of passages from Iulius Caesar, the writing of original poetry and a study of the novel's structure. Under the instruction of Mr. Van Rozelen, the students are introduced to the scanning of poetry. The junior year stresses familiarity with reference materials and is noted for the term papers Mrs. lt's not I , it's me. A I r 1 '

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uv' ROW 1: Smith, Lorraine, Eng. , Latin, G. Bus.: Stewart, Lawrence, Phys. Ed. , Coach: Syrewicz, E. R., Soc. S George, Eng. , Coach: ROW 2: Wright, Mrs. Edna D. , English: Young, Mrs. Lois V. t.: Van'Ronze1en , Home EC. 1

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Science In recent years , new discoveries and research have created a growing de- mand for more scientists. The scientific field is be- coming increasingly im- portant. In order to meet the present needs and to make progress, there will have to be an influx of trained young people--this is where the educational system is involved. Lindbergh provides the student with four years of science, general science, biology, chemistry and physics. In biologya stu- dent becomes acquainted with the many kinds of watch those f 112961-S ! O It says I7 are living things and develops an understanding for the basis of life. Chemistry furnishes an explanation for many of the things about which we are nat- urally curious. Such as the composition of matter , the transformations which materials undergo, the reasons for changes and the energy changes which make them possible. The science of physics deals with the inanimate world, energy and matter and their interrelationships . All in all the sciences require that which glares at one from the bulletin board in Mr. Merryman's room , THINKl I 17