Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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In order to move forward in a progressive world, one must be able to communicate effectively with his fellow man. For this reason, English is impor- tant to all of us. In preparation for college, English acquires add- ed importance. English grammar and literature give students a glimpse into a few of the many facets of our lan- guage. Journalism puts into practice the various arts, such as composition and grammar, learned in the English classes. Speech is the art of oral communication. It is an asset to an individual in any profession. Paul Keaton, Janice Burke, Larry Schiefer, and Debbie Braatz take part in a round table discussion in speech. Facets of English Explored Mrs. Lynch checks a theme for Cheryl Campbell in Col- lege Prep English while Grendel smiles on. Tom Nelson, Pat Maywald, for the year. editor of the annual, Lynn Mellinger and co-editors of the MIRROR, discuss plans 27

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An understanding of other peoples, their his- tories, customs, and languages will better prepare youth to meet the challenges of our expanding world. Insights into other countries are provided at M.H.S. by three foreign languages. Four years of Latin are offered at Merrillville. This course gives students a broad background in the English language and in ancient history. For the first time at Merrillville, four years of Spanish were offered to students. Included in this course is a study of the Spanish-speaking countries. German is a language ever increasing in popular- ity in the European countries. Besides receiving a background in the German language, the students also studied Germany today. Beverly Church, Barbara Morton, and Bob Boyd study important historical events in Latin. Languages Expanded Our World Fred Maihofer, Carol Heiny, and A1 Schmidt study their Spanish lesson. Mike Achermann learns basic words in German. 26

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Students’ Business World Begins To prepare students to step out into the world as the businessmen and women of tomorrow is the purpose of the Business Department. A wide variety of courses are offered to M.H.S. pupils. General business offers a broad view of the mod- em business world for sophomores. Shorthand and typing courses are useful, not only to students preparing for jobs in business, but also to college prep students. Seniors are instructed in the art of balancing books in bookkeeping. Other senior business courses are office practice, general clerical, and office ma- chines. These courses familiarize one with the pro- cedures encountered in an office. Pat Cannon and Janice Brown are practicing brief forms in shorthand.