Miami Norland High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Miami, FL)

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Nancy Elsasser displays an interesting piece of Alexican handicraft which she acquired on her recent trip to Mexico. hNo, ifs fem, ferre, tuli, latum! exclaims Mr. Hatrel as he emphatically makes a grammatical point in Latin. 42 Language Is Primary Product Of Culture Language reflects more about a nation than any other factor; therefore, one can travel chimerically through the language department. Spanish, like its homeland, abounds in startling contrasts and spectacu- lar color. Its rapid intonation brings to mind shouts of ole as the stirring drama of a bullfight unfolds. French, a vivacious language, reflects the picturesque citizens of historic and romantic land. Stalwart, Vigorous Ger- man mirrors the tastes of the rugged land which is its source. The vanished grandeur of august Rome is re- captured by its venerable vernacular-Latin. At Norland, pupils study these Romance languages excluding Latin, by the modernized audio-lingual method. Using the new laboratories they listen to pre- pared tapes to acquire the proper pronunciation and speed. Spanish is emphasized due to Norlandts location in a bilingual community. The reading and writing of those enrolled in French and German disclose the vast- ness of that country's rich, cultural background. Latin students first learn the grammatical fundamentals, and then proceed to the study and translation of excerpts from the works of Caesar, Cicero, and Virgil. Authentic ceremonial costumes, modeled by Pat Tulp in Span- ish class, are replicas of those worn by Peruvian peasants. s

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Deeply interested in his reading Jan Frentzen studies about the like other American Government students, uses detailed research possibilities for advancement in the held of electronics. He, to ascertain necessary facts concerning his future occupation. TO PRQYEC? ?ir .u,: There are two types of courts in our Government today.- those Focusing his attention upon his notebook, he learns spe- with original jurisdiction and those with appellate powers only. cihc dates and pertinent facts for his history exams. 41

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Erwe con errre . . .,. says Mr. Murray as he accentuates the Repz'tan Uds. p07. favor are familiar words to MT. Murrays Spanish pupils as they deveiop native speed and intonation. important skill of the trilled W in Spanish pronunciation. M06167 American H1751 71.110, Mike McLeod, relates a sig- Elsasser, Mary Anne Riccardi, and Patricia Tulp describe their ijcant part of Mexican 6 lture to his amigos. Seftoritas Nancy fascinating summer adventures as temporary Latin Americans. w $ mn- 2 w L$ank69xn8n 3 wai-waexwtgw, ,L 43