Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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Laughing at Mr. Lazarro ' s joke in sophomore English class is Ruth Bowser. Taking it easy in sociology during study time is senior student Greg Pomroy. Deep in thought over her Student Weekly in world history class is Carol Milligan. Eng. Ill, IV produce play Writing themes are prevalent in English classes Expressing thoughts in one ' s own words is a task not easy for most students. The English departments have tried to conquer this common fault by concentrating on theme and essay writing. Assignments such as describing the color blue to a blind person was one example of stimu- lating the students ' imaginations con- sidered so important in original writings. Literary works, such as Macbeth, were studied by the sophomore classes and Mrs. Lynch ' s college prep classes. Other classes read BRAVE NEW WORLD while the advanced junior classes read THE CRUCIBLE. While listening attentively to a lecture in college prep, John Draper takes notes. Panel discussions and world affairs is a very im- portant part of sociology. 18— Academics

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Speech students learn Gestures, facial expressions aid in presentation Speech classes were instrumental in helping students master the art of public speaking. The fundamentals of speech making were not the only aspects studied in speech class. Parts from chosen plays were presented by the various classes. Along with this stage terms were also in- troduced and eventually became familiar to the students. Mr. Joseph Morrow, speech teacher, also stressed the importance of using ges- tures while making a speech. Gestures are felt to be a vital part of vivid speech presentation. Demonstration speeches and impromp- tus added variety to speech classes. r The art of shooting a bow and arrow is demon- strated by George Gorgillas. Putting emphasis in gestures, as shown by Karen Lynch, is a good way of presentation. Academics— 17

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Panels provide expressions Sociology and world problems are new classes New books were received by the Social Studies Department based on the inquiry method of teaching. These books en- couraged individual thinking rather than rote memorization. Two new courses were added to the social studies curriculum. These were a one year class, world problems, and a one semester class, sociology. World problems focused on several key areas of the world today, and current national events were also emphasized. Basic concepts in sociology were used to understand such problems as poverty, delinquency and family problems. Studying current events in world history is junior Lamont Freeville. Academics- 19