New Athens High School - Vespa Yearbook (New Athens, IL)

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Dorothy Oelrich, B.A. . . . Some of these replicas seem authentic agree Joe Weidemann, Dave Kammler, Carlo Walborg, and Erna Spalt as they look over o collection of Indian relics and 17th Century dolls prepared by the fourth hour United States history students . . . The German students con now answer ■'Jawohr to the question, Sprechen Sui Deutsch?” History proves the world never stands still. Two new courses added to the curriculum and Mrs. Dorothy Oelrich’s regular history schedule this year were modern literature and German. Short stories, biographies, essays, poems, plays and novels from the 18th Century to present times were read and discussed by the students in modern literature. Throughout the year the importance of authors’ influence on the people was stressed as a basis for understanding their works. Linder the instruction of Mrs. Dorothy Oelrich the German class not only learned to speak and sing in German but also to write the script. Since New Athens is originally a German settlement, the students took a special interest in learning the language of their forefathers. In addition to the new classes, Mrs. Dorothy Oelrich teaches United States history and world history. The J J Illinois and United States Constitutions were thoroughly studied as a part of the United States history course. Before graduation each student is required to pass a test on the Constitution. World history students studied cyerything from the ancient Egyptians, to the fall of the Roman Empire, to the events of the present day. For a more basic background, reports were given on famous sculptors, painters, and scientists. The discussion on Ryn van Rembrandt proves to be every bit as interesting as is indicated by the pensive looks on the faces of the 9th hour world history doss ... By leading a discussion on the Civil War, Mrs. Oelrich brings out its importance to her 5th hour U. S. History students . . . The Red and the Black is on example of a psychological novel,” explains Dixie White to the modern literature class . . . Librarian Dorothy Oelrich helps Chucky Oberholtzer find additional information for his science class os Dorothy Gasser and Joann Juenger look over several new magazines that just arrived. 8

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Under the supervision of Mrs. Glodys Stookey, Roy Legendre end your eavesdropping, Lancelot Briggs, — a scene from the and Tim Chilton hang pictures of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales sophomore English ploy, The Trysting Place. . . . Mrs. Gladys which were drawn by the senior English class . . . This will Stookey, B.A. English is essential for learning. To achieve the most from English one must acquaint himself with many words, their meanings and how to use them. Under the excellent guidance of Mrs. Gladys St(x)key, the students were taught to better understand the English language. They learned to express themselves proficiently both written and oral. By doing projects in English class the students re- vealed their many talents. The fourth-year class drew excellent sketches of characters from Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. The sophomores presented two plavs entitled “The Trysting Place” and “The Monkeys Paw,” at an assembly during National Education Week. Starting the second semester Mrs. Stookey taught a special college preparatory English course for those students interested in attending college. Holle os he and Ruth Ann Roe, Sharon Bald, Evelyn Miller, Judy Scace, and Joyce Weidemann portray characters from the play, Julius Caesar. With Christmas spirit foremost in their minds, the freshmen industriously decorate the English room . . . While Mrs. Stookey was convalescing from an automobile accident, Mr. Ed Schmelzel was substitute English teacher . . . Et tu Brute exclaims Dennis 9