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

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'ZVonlcC Spanish, the latest addition to NACHS's curriculum, is taught by Miss House. The use of records aids the students to more fluent pronunciation of the language. Miss House also teaches English II, modern literature, and world history. Modern literature acquaints the students with modern authors and the many styles of writing which are used. English II advances and tries to perfect the English which has been studied for many years. Language textbooks, literature books, and the requirement of library books help to further this learning. World history attempts to explain the events of the past which have shaped the world of today. All these subjects prepare a student for a full and successful life. DOROTHY HOLSTON HOUSE, A. B. in L.A.S. Miss House introduces the class to the play Julius Caesar . . . Miss House points out the prefix to words of orthography for the English II class. The Spanish class attentively listens to records, which help them with correct pronunciation . . Betty Laramore and Lonnie Bald seem to have a difference of opinion as to the location of Rome. The modern literature class listens to tomorrow's assignment . . . Que es asi comico?— ( What's so funny ), Spanish class? 9

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Mrs. Stookey gives the English III students their weekly vocabulary lesson . . . The English IV class listens to a record of an old English version of Beowulf. The English I class listens attentively as Joe Behnken gives his book report . . . The college English students busily work on their research papers. Mrs. Stookey takes time out from regular class to pass out play tickets for the junior class play, of which she is director . . . The English I students are eager to answer Mrs. Stookey's questions. fan 'Pex ectcoit GLADYS STOOKEY, B. A. As we go through life, we can always be confident in our speaking if we have had good basic training. We all strive for fluent speech and intelligent conversation. Through the English courses, under the direction of Mrs. Gladys Stookey, students may well learn these necessities. Throughout the year, the classes strive to better their grammar and knowledge in literature. Several exercises and tests are given to check improvement. For the benefit of the seniors, a college preparatory course is offered to prepare the students for college work. A research paper on some author was one of the varied projects undertaken. By this they learned to use information and also be able to write the paper with their own feelings and ideas.

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ALLEN A. FREE, B.S. in Ed. This year NACHS has been selected to test a new math program developed by S. I. U. Freshmen and Seniors were introduced to this new method of learning. In general science, biology, and physics, the classes learn many interesting facts which help us to understand the world in which we live. The biology course is varied by numerous field trips. Under the expert leadership of Allen Free, the advanced math students pave the way to higher education. Algebra students learn things which will help them in later life. Mr. Free also has charge of the audio-visual department at NACHS. This year he has organized a Projection Club. A new screen, filmstrips, and tapes have been added to the department this year. Seeing ti The first hour biology class listens attentively as Mr. Free explains the parts of the flower . . . The algebra class tries to understand the solution to an equation . . . The second period physics class stops all work to pose for this picture . . . Chuck and George” are doing excellent work in trig class! . . . The first period biology class prepares to watch a movie . . . Evelyn Harriss seems to dislike cleaning the slides for the microscope.