Midview High School - Log Yearbook (Grafton, OH)

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Dramatists and speech students strive for effe

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Discussions on a diversity of subjects in the field of Eng- lish echo through the halls. Students are inspired to ex- press their personal views which results in a deeper un- derstanding of topics ranging from fine grammatical points to the deeply sensitive worlds created through excerpts from novels, plays, and the deepness of poetic stanzas. Because English is our native language, it is required in high schools as a basis for all future endeavors. Ex- pressing yourself accurately and intelligently with the correct choice of words to make your speech interesting is the result of sound grammatical studies. Creative writing aids to develope your own skill, your own tech- nique that will convey your opinions, your own emotions, and your understanding of subjects related in the world of sound. --Janet Vacheenas David Hertel 15

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iveness Joseph Peltier Drama and speech may differ widely in the actual practice, but basically they are the same. Standing in front of people, making them laugh or cry, making them believe in you and in what you are telling them, and actually being at ease with what you are doing, are the goals we are striving to obtain. As drama students we acted out panto- mimes, monologues, and play cuttings. We studied the history of drama and were required to participate in two of the productions as members of the cast or as stage hands. While as speech students, we learned through new, effective teaching about the power of the word, how it is used to prevent or prompt wars. Through these two related electives, students learn to sell themselves and their ideas with the power of speech and the expressions of drama. Dave Plas