Lowell High School - Lowellian Yearbook (Lowell, IN)

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Reading a card of thanks, Mrs. Foss grate¬ fully accepts the College English Class ' re¬ tirement gifts. Performing a skit to help them better under¬ stand one of the novels they are reading, College English students outline the novel in full costume. 40 English

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Trading apers for pastimes, Mrs. Foss retires fter years of grading pa¬ pers, teaching grammar and reading the “clas¬ sics,” Mrs. Foss has decided to re¬ tire. She can finally put away her red pen and grade book. Mrs. Foss has always enjoyed teaching English, her favorite sub¬ ject. To gain the students’ interests, she assigns creative projects and skits for literature. If someone walks by a classroom with students dressed up in costumes, don’t be alarmed because it’s probably one of Mrs. Foss’ students dressed up like a character in a novel. Finally, after teaching students to use their abilities to the fullest for 20 years, Mrs. Foss can now spend time concentrating on her own tal¬ ents and interests. I have given my contribution to education and now it’s time to move on and do the things I didn’t do earli¬ er,” she said. She intends to travel more and play bridge without having to be on a time schedule. She doesn’t have any regrets, although she will miss the students whom she has watched mature. Leaving, changing and doing what each of us wants is a part of life. Now Mrs. Foss can put away her graded papers for a deck of cards and days of relaxation. After 20 years of term papers, tests and speeches, Mrs. Foss deserves a permanent summer vacation. Sandi Woodke Mrs. Foss’ last College English class threw her a retirement party during class. English 41