Memorial High School - Talon Yearbook (Joplin, MO)

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' ' RI Foreign languages. . . What could students hope to gain by learning a foreign language? How to com- municate! said most. Whether speaking with a relative for the first time, laughing at jokes spoken in a language no one else seemed to understand, or asking directions while visiting a foreign country, friends found they could get to- gether and converse in a language other than English. Looking to the future, one senior boy thought his job opportunities would be increased. Others planned a trip to Mexico or France someday. lt's strange to have to learn to talk all over again tsophomore girly. Others felt this process intriguing tsenior girll or frustrating tsophomore boyl. Striv- ing for the correct accent and con- versational ability, many students foundtheclassesto bea challenge . Why did students choose a cer- tain language? I put the three foreign languages in a hat and drew one out tsophomore boyl. This year, three levels of each SPANISH 2 class fabovej used tapes and earphones. Left, French 2 student intently studied in class 1Sandy Greenwoodl. Below, being the only student had its advantages in Latin 4 class iCraig Wigginsl. ..-. j i f language tFrench, Latin, Spanishl were available, taught by Miss Lisa Crawford, Miss Linda Morton, Mrs. Atalie Lebedeff and Mrs. Pat Ben- son, respectively. Added features in language classes this year included a new Latin teacher and slides taken on her summer vacation in Italy, new French textbooks and tapes in Spanish. These provided for great- er freedom as the classes led stu- dent thought into the habits, per- sonalities, customs and cultures of the people of the country.