New Haven High School - Mirage Yearbook (New Haven, IN)

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Group translation is a major part of the advanced LatiQ classes. Latin Is one of the fundamental languages of the world. Many of our English words and phrases have been derived from Latin. In the first year of study students ore taught vocabulary and grammar. Some of the Roman customs ore also studied. In the second year students continue their study of grammar and, in addition, translate short articles and Caesar ' s Commentaries on the Gallic War. Transla- tion is done in groups of four or five. Third and fourth year students translate works of Cicero, Virgil and other Roman authors. The Latin student completing four years of study is well versed in the customs, language, religion, and philosophy of the ancient Roman people. Languages and Customs Lesson from the greats —Cicero and Virgil. Flowers For All Occasions, LANTERNIER Florist 1205 S. Calhoun Phone 742-1252 Free Perking in Lot Across Street

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French students learn the language conversationally by assuming French names and speaking French almost entirely during the class period. Pictures and hand movements convey the meaning to the students. The French sentences ore learned by repetition. In the ad- vanced classes more emphasis is put on reading French and writing themes in the language. Games, songs, and acting our scenes of French stor part of learning a new language. Parlez-Vous Francais . . . What? Do you suppose they understand what Miss Burke is writing?

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Mrs. Rogers was presented with a dozen long-stemmed roses and Romanish cake for being such an understanding teacher. of Old Rome Introduced to Eager Minds The finished product was much better than this backstage peepi