Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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students learn and speak languages of world Mr. Weidenbener explains German traditions. German students take test after a recording session. 16

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Outside resources are used as supplements in civics classes. Contrary to appearance, Mr. Talmadge remains alert in class. Class discussions aid in the understanding of our government. Cultural and historical aspects of the world are presented to the students in history classes. World history is offered to all students. This subject presents a general history of the countries of the world. It ranges from the first recorded incident to the present day. The significance of wars, people, and events are ana- lyzed for their contributions. U.S. history deals with the events and people of our coun- try. Our cultural heritage is seen from how our forefathers contrib- uted to the building of this na- tion. The structure of our govern- ment and its economy is the re- quired course of study for all sen- iors.

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Spanish folk singing provides a change from the regular class- room routine. Can you imagine . . . Going to sunny, warm Mexico and watching the exciting, bloody bullfights. Traveling through the green, rolling countryside of Germany and meet ing all the fun-loving Germans. Sun-bathing on the balmy shores of the Pacific Ocean while attending a Latin Convention. All of these were accomplished by students from the language de- partment of Merrillville. Spanish and German are the only two modern languages of- fered in the curriculum. Each is offered for four years during which conversation, grammar, history, and literature of the lan- guages are learned. Latin is the classical language available at this school. It enables students to better understand and interpret the English language.