North Platte High School - Roundup Yearbook (North Platte, NE)

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,ll THE CURRICULUM ro ' s Ovations Against Cataline is studied in the first semester, and Archies the Poet, second. Reading in Latin is also stressed. Latin VII-VIII — Here is taken up the intense study of Virgil ' s Aeneid, basic history and mythology. In this epic poem, the student learns to read ac- curately and smoothly from Latin to English. Spanish III-IV — In order to finish up the course in Spanish which the school is planning to remove from the curriculum, only third and fourth year Spanish was offered this year. It is a continued study of grammar supplement- ed by reading and composition. Various books and stories are read. Physical Education For Boys — Physical Education is required of all freshmen and sophomore boys. These classes are built to serve three purposes, develop clean habits of living, develop character, and train for leadership. As in all modern physical education problems, with class members as cap- tains and organizers, this idea is carried out. Games which are stressed are basket ball, track, volley ball and baseball. For Girls — Girls ' Physical Training classes are required in grades nine and ten. Their purposes are: The development of healthy bodies, the teaching of sportsmanship and fair play, and grace of movement, good posture, and a foundation for the worthy use of leisure time. Music Instrumental Music — Band and Orchestra — The instrumental courses in high school offer an excellent opportunity for the boy or girl to find self-ex- pression in music. Two bands and one orchestra provide a graded course of systematic instruction; in the playing and appreciation of all types of music, sight reading, and the development of the proper technique in the playing of the individual ' s chosen instrument. Glee Clubs and Mixed Chorus — Much care is given to growing voices and study of the proper vowel formation as class exercises. The aim is artistic group work. A beginning girls club is maintained for those who have not the proficiency for the advanced club. Enrollment in the advanced club is by re- commendations of the instructor and Glee club members of the previous semes- ter. Work is motivated by presentation of the operetta, entrance in contests, participation in public appearances whenever requested, which is required for credit. Public School Music — This course is designed primarily for teaching the required Normal Training Music Course to senior classes in high school. It is designated by the state of the Nebraska Department of Public Instruction. —20—