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

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Colorful bulletin boards depicting many of the character; he- informative panel discussions presented to the World Literature mes, and events of famous myths, along with well-planned and classes, aid in guiding the students through studies in mythology. Jack Akin Jack Barrowman Mary A. Bartusek Alan J. Clark A Bruce Firestone Irvin J. GroFE Peggy C. Hall Judy Hamilton 4 Hazel A. Kerns Shirley Knappe Billie R. Lewis Dorothy Massey Sharleen Mathews

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After learning the proper procedures for preparing a research paper, Debbie Zwicker makes ehicient use of library materials. To help her students understand the basic concepts presented in the daily lesson, Mrs. Kems expounds on a TV English telecast. LANGUAGE ARTS Places More Emphasis on Reading and Writing This year, more emphasis is being placed on the basic English skills of reading and writing than ever before. English teachers on all grade levels are working to develop the students abil- ity to express themselves by stressing the im- portance of written work. Those students Who have mastered the basics of composition are encouraged to expand their skills in the Cre- ative Writing course. In addition, new mate- rials and new machines have paired up to make the Developmental Reading Program success- ful in its goal of increasing the students reading speed and comprehension. Tenth grade TV English has also undergone a change in emphasis this year. Students, en masse, still View televised lectures in the audi- torium on certain days of the week, but on other days, the class is broken up into smaller groups so that each person will receive the benefits of regular class discussion. Portmying a tree and cat, Jan Morgenstem and Andy Hardy depict familiar objects to improve their dramatic talents.

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LANGUAGE ARTS Keeps Students Busy With Several Outside Events With an enlarged calendar of events in Which to participate, speech and debate students this year have had an ample opportunity to apply the techniques learned in class to contests chal- lenging their skill. For the second time, Nor- land hosted the Dade County Debate held in April. Also, beginning in January, four stu- dents represented Norland on a television show, one day every other month, to debate With stu- dents from other schools on issues of their own choice. Drama students have had an especially busy year, too. Taking part in the University of Miami Drama Festival meant hours of rehears- t i 19, wt , . i als for the Norland participants. They acted in Judy Swerdl017 lets speaker Coleen Bassett know that she has eight excerpts from plays and numerous, individual minutes left to talk. Timing is essential for good debating. dramatic selections. Harold Myers Nancy F. Paluzzi Florence Robbins Juanita Shands Roger Sinigoi Students, what is this? Why, itis this upside down! Make a note of that. Q r ' M 5;. Jim