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

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SPANISH HONOR Adds Inspiring Atmosphere by S peaking only Spanish Membership in the Spanish Honor Society was open to students who showed outstanding interest and knowledge in the Spanish language. Meetings were conducted in Spanish with the assistance of Mrs. Pacheco and Mrs. Arenas. Films, slides, and lectures on the customs and countries of the Span- sh-speaking people added an inspiring atmosphere of variety and culture to the meetings. Broader and deeper appreciation of the Latin ulture was the aim of the society. To cultivate his appreciation and mastery of the language, ctivities focusing around a Latin theme were planned. Visits to a Spanish movie and restaurant, ork in the Latin center, and a banquet with a l atin theme were on the agenda for club members. . . SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY OFFICERSeB. Saskin, Vice Presi- t free tutorlng SCI'Vlce by members of the Club was dent; B. Thomson, President; J. Karvonen, Treasurer; G. Resnick, vailable to any student desiring help. Secretary- PANISH HONOR SOCIETY4Bott0m Row: J. Gershwin, C. Sampson, K. Greenstein, L. Tremblay, R. Berkowitz, B. Thomson. Second ow: E. Leifman, S. Hines, D. Salles, G. Resnick, A. Forges, A. Canal. Top Row: Mrs. Pacheco, D. Roediger, J. Caplan, J. Karvonen, . Johnson, J. Breslaw, L. Kaplan, B. Saskin, B. Pallares, Mrs. Arenas. 221

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GERMAN HONOR SOCIETYeBottom Row: S. Adler, E. Birmingham, M. Schultheis, C. Wurmser. Middle Row: I. Rosenberg, R. Boyd D. Hall, J. Reineke, R. Smith, R. Max. Top Row: Mr. Fischer, B. Hutson, S. Newmann, J. Marcinak, B. Scurran. GERMAN HONOR SOCIETY OFFICERSeJ. Marcinak, Secre- tary; B. Scurran, President; E. Birmingham, Treasurer; S. Adler, Vice President. 220 GERMAN HONOR Creates Awareness of Germa Language and Government Among the chief aims of the German Honor Society are a better understanding of Germany and its way of life through a thorough application of her language. Under the direction of Mr. Fischer, the German Honor Society participated in a variety of activities. The organization has increased aware- ness of Germany by initiating a music program at meetings and incorporating it into the German class. Discussion groups were held on German econ- omy, politics, and society while history was eX- plored and paralleled with modern times. Documentary films concerning life in Germany were made available for Viewing by the student body through the efforts of the Society. Mem- bership was available to students who maintained a 63,, average in German as well as a creditable over-all scholastic average, and who showed an interest in advancing their knowledge of Germany.

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ADVANCED SPANISH Promotes F riendship B etween Americans and N eighbors Emphasis has been placed on forming strong ties with Latin American nations. T0 thoroughly know people, one must understand their way of life and their language. Programs for this year placed stress on the creation of friendship between American students and those of Latin America. This was done through congenial relationships with those Latin Americans in Miami and by corre- spondence with those in their native lands. Sales of heat tags and culinary delicacies helped finance a program which featured guest speakers, cultural exhibits, and films. Students in third and fourth year Spanis classes were eligible for membership in the Ad ADVANCED SPANISH CLUB OFFICERSeS. Randolph, Secre- vaFCei 1311331115? CIUb giggh, ginger the ?dVlgor tary; B. Roller, Treasurer; S. Snyder, Vice President; R. Price, Shlp O IrS. V6 311-337 5.111 r5- 3 ertrlan, alme 3' President. the practlcal applicatlon 0f the Spanish language ADVANCED SPANISH CLUBeBottom Row: K. Knollman, J. Phillips, R. Carber, S. Snyder, D. Perone, S. Bonn. Second Row: K. Weave P. Daniels, S. Randolph, L. Boyd, B. Abramowitz, E. Bonn, K. Kirgan, H. Knott. Third Row: J. Kannette, C. Fitzpatrick, S. Edsell, ' Bucher, J. Chait, J. McGibbon, J. Laws. Top Row: Mrs. Bakerman, H. Oxenberg, R. Cahen, R. Price, R. Roller, M. Klein, J. Breslaw, Silidker, T. Bruce. 222