Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Cultures engage 3f'I1gu34g.Q?9.fsg2 isisfafsi Interest in another country's peo- ple and culture has resulted in a sincere appreciation for both the Rus- sian and German languages. Most language students are at- tracted by the prospect of learning a new language and becoming more familiar with another country. I'm interested in the language and the potential trade with Russia, said Iunior Andrew Adair. German students also value the new opportunities involved in learn- ing another language. Some scien- tific and medical notation is derived from German, commented Senior Mitt Dawson. During Language Week, students Latin classes performed small plays to better understand the Roman culture. Sophomore Darlene Fondy participates in a skit on Roman family life. Photo by Mark Shearer. were given the chance to express their interest in languages through posters and other propaganda. Two Russian students were also in- volved in a short film designed to make foreign languages more appeal- ing to junior high school students. Language students are brought closer to another culture by learning that country's language. Learning another language deals with another country, but they are so much like us, said Dawson. The Russian I and II classes are relatively small, creating a more en- joyable atmosphere for students. The most difficult part of learning a new language is the oral conversa- tions. Learning to translate, the ac- tual conversations are the hardest parts of learning German, stated Dawson. The German and Russian lessor consist mainly of vocabulary an reciting orally. This approach ever tually becomes dull. A little bit c variation would be nice, commente Adair. The German classes wer however, periodically exposed several aspects of German cultur. Sometimes we sang songs and rea German magazines, said Dawson. The Russian classes had both Christmas and Easter party. Russia folk songs and Russian food wein both part of the festivities. Both teachers and students hop that communication with a differe culture would become possible f students. I hope to be fluent in Germany , 'd D . Sal awson W by Iohn Ienl-:ir A if uf .tg-sr Russian delicacies are sampled by members of the Russian club. Iunior Dorothy Anderson an- ticipates the feast as Senior Kyra Buchko helps mi ' K if L M serve. Photo by Dan Thompson. 232 O Foreign Language xi

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Wh. Club members included, First row: Taniana Szyfman, Dorothy Anderson, Kyra Stephens, Iohn Maxfield, Second Buchko, Missy Maxfield, Mary Kehrberg, Bock Steve Garnett, Alex Brownand, Russian row: lohn Ienkins, Chip Elliot, Tom Tucher, Mr. and Mrs. David Durach, Lowell Youngblood. Members were singing at row: Lauren Larire, Katie Sullivan, Ms. agathering. Members of the Spanish Honor Society: Michelle Mahoney, Shirley Shelton, Ellen Chafin, Ion Harris, Sheery Williams, Brian Childs, Michelle Fontenot, Greg Scheig, Iohnny Rauch, Kim Thompson, Debbie Schwartz, and Kim Krivan are aready for the beginning of their Spanish Six class, in which they study Spanish language and culture. 1' 3 r-'ll ff!!! 1 lf' clubs held activities to study culture. Lisa Mason surveys the tableful of food Iunior Gwyn Campbell pours Tab at a non club party. Photo by lim Tomforde. 'TH fffxyfdy f 'wwf' 'ev' 9 Foreign Language O 231

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filmstrips and other visual aids helped language students to understand. Ann Dennis studies a numbers chart for I. Photo by Dan Thompson. ,SERV 4. I fer xx xl . wifi' . i .iw 1 'F A f' l Y . sf' t tress crosses the face of Iunior Tanya hko as she plays the part of a distraught ian mother. The soap opera style skit was formed in Latin. Photo by Mark Shearer. tt- V Mmm, ,.,.....-a1,..Vn--- 'MV X ff Happy with their new French Club T-shirts Dumfounded over the meaning of Me gusta Gwyn Campbell, Lisa Mason, Lisa Kruetz, esta chica, Freshman Robert Karisch searches Susan Burnley and Senior Dana Craft beam for the correct translation in Spanish II. Photo with delight. Photo by lim Tomforde. by Iohn Morrison. Foreign Language O 233 f H.,