North High School - Viking Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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MR. ANDREW J. MARTZ MRS. GRACE E. SHOE SMITH ff,f.vi,vt1lntI rinfipa1 'A Dean of Girlx IRENE HAMER CLARA VORREITER Librarian Assistant Librarian FLORENCE STUBBS MARY OSLAR LOIS HARMISON Serretary Clerk Attendanfe Clerk 8

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MR. VVILLIAM C. BORST Prinvipal 7

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, fa JL fwjlfl MARY lko 1 lXlA1TII. VU: LumRl NI ELLA SCI!!-1Nc'K ITENRY SMITII Engllsh MARION GRAEIAM FI-:RN D. RIITCHLLL LENA SATER lli:s'rI-in Sxrrru Louisa STEELE MARY WALSH HE English courses are divided into two groups--English Language, and Eng- lish Literature. The aim of the classes in language is to teach the foundation principles in learning to speak and write correctly and effectively. Special atten- tion is given to organization of thought in the sentence, the paragraph, and the theme. A special phase of English composition is newswriting. Its purpose is not simply to teach the pupil the principles of writing, but to give him an opportunity to develop the art of expressing himself in a direct manner. The studentis material is obtained from observation and interview, not books. Every member of the class at some time sees his efforts in print, usually in the school paper. Having the hope that his article might be good enough for publication causes the student to put forth his best effort. The literature classes aim to make the students have a greater understanding of literature and an appreciation for its various types. Courses are offered whose purpose it is to present American and English life as interpreted in American and English Literature. A course in Contemporary Literature is offered which familiarizes the students with the best Writings of our day, not only by American authors but also by authors of many other lands. Reading the material Written by masters of the English Language improves the students' use of English. It is only through the study of liter- ature that the culture of the ages can be made a part of our present day lives. 9