Logansport High School - Tattler Yearbook (Logansport, IN)

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i,tEs'76us FD 'um uum Erum x C. 1, L- . fi'-af-f is Ld A Foreign dialect twists tongues First-year estudiantes quickly be- came accustomed to the new words and sentence patterns of Spanish. Second- and third-year muchachos developed their ability to deal with the perfect tenses. For the first time a fourth-year class was added, it dealt in depth with studies of Spain, the Spanish people, and their history. German classes again took up the process of learning Europe's most widely spoken language. Die Klassen used both films and lively question- answer periods to stimulate the pu- pils' abilities. Caesar, Cato, and Virgil captured the imaginations of returning Latin scholars while the many first-year pupils were fascinated by the charac- ters of classical mythology: Cupid, Vesta, and the Muses. A large fourth-year French group this year studied various aspects of French civilization. A. A quiz, the staple of Latin courses, catches the attention of first-year students. B. Les pupils extrordinaires strive to maintain their reputation by doing a little last-minute cramming before the test. C. A rapid fire question-and-answer period stimulates German l. D. Carolyn Killion - Latin Club adviser. E. Paulette Shilling - French Club adviser. F. Guenther Rohrmoser - German Club adviser. G. Ioan Ewing - Head of Language Department, Spanish Club adviser. H. Janice King - French teacher at both Columbia and LHS. 26

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Communication is emphasized in advanced classes Yi pw 1 Qt f t if S I l H I Sleepy-eyed seniors gave evidence of Mr. Weaver's test days. In order to gain more knowledge of a particular period, students did outside readings, reporting back to the class. A theme a week, or at least one writing a week, became the custom in English X. Students either developed their writing or became familiar with English authors and their works. Mrs. Koch, the new speech teacher, stated the goals of Speech I and radio and television: To be at ease with words, to understand how speech in- fluences our lives, and to be fluent in making our thoughts and ideas verbal. Drama class centered around knowledge of the theatre. Besides working on the Thespian play, stu- dents attended productions in and around the community. Sensitivity training led to a better understanding of a character. A. Mrs, Siefert watches silently as four draxna students apply sensitivity training. B. With the proper facial expression, Tom Nelson summa- rizes the comedy Ralph Roister Doisterf' C. Konnie Kain applies force to a can of coconut while demonstrating the preparation of five- layer cookies. D. Esther Winn - Tattler editori- al adviser. E. Iesse Koch - Speech. F. joseph Weaver - Assistant track coach. C. Martin Torgerson - Magpie adviser, I-V basketball coach. I-I. Aja Hollon - Key Club adviser. I. Virginia Cuckien - Student Council adviser. I. BJ. Siefert - A-V coordinator, N.F.L. adviserf K. Pat Siefert - Drama Club adviser.

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155' IJ Nw if ,S ir if C If rf' fir!! C N-J 1- V W V Q If 1' 3' F E.. so Wecreate artistic moods Fourth-year art, beyond the intro- ductory and the commercial aspects of the subject, dealt strictly with paint- ing and two-and three-dimensional designing. Pine arts students, apply- ing their talents, donated school time to help paint scenery for Winter Fan- tasy. Christmas shadow boxes, con- structed in third-year classes, decorat- ed the hallways for the Yuletide sea- son. Outstanding photographs, sculp- tures, and mosaics were among the projects exhibited in the display cases ,W outside Room 53. After forty-one years as music de- partment head and band director, Mr. Marocco handed over his baton. When asked what he had enjoyed most about teaching at L.H.S., he re- plied, l am quite pleased by the fact that so many of my students have continued in the field of music. A. Vickie Rush finds an appropriate spot for the final part. B. Papier-mache strips mask the balloon base for Randy Michaels Christmas shadow box. C. Mr, Maroc- co introduces the composers to his music appreciation class. D. joseph Huffman - Choir and Swing Choir director. E. William Marocco - Head of Music Depart- ment, Band director, Dramatics Club adviser. F. Opal Lehnus - Art Club and Tat- tler art adviser, Dramatics Club adviser. C. Dale Sullivan - Photography Club and Tattler photography adviser. H. Robert Parente - Stage Band and Swing Band director. I. Paul Nichols - Marching Band director. 27