North Side High School - Legend Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Wobbly knees, clammy hands, and butterflies are common symptoms which speech students often con- tract before giving a speech. Effective speaking and a knowledge of the funda- mentals of speaking are the goals of the speech de- partment. Speech 1 and 2 give students an oppor- tunity to learn and practice public speaking. Among the various types of speeches given during class are speeches to convince, secure action, inform, and impress. Through this students may gain skill in self-expression and speaking before an audience. As a supplement to this Redskins may participate in several speech contests during the year. The history of the theater and dramatics, along with methods of producing plays and acting in them is a part of Speech 3 and 4. Students may also learn proper stage techniques. They may exercise their abilities by participating in the annual Varsity Varieties. Interpreting poetry and works of prose is the present tas facing Becky Spice. An essential part of her speech cours this reading is beinp, taped to he criticized by fellow students. Orators Try For Perfection In Art Of Speaking 24

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To help overcome the difficult pronunciation problems en- countered in French, Diana Del- linger and Carole Laws listen for errors in their previously recorded recitation. Languages Bring World ' s People To Classroom Puer est, Comprenez-vous? and Como-esta- usted, are frequently heard around the Dome from foreign language students. Strengthening English vo- cabulary, learning about the country, and developing skill in another language are some of the goals of the Foreign Language Department. In French and Spanish classes records and maga- zines are used to help acquaint the students with pronuciation and the language as it is being used now. Latin students are offered movies along with a variety of maps and outside reading books to supple- ment their course of study. The advanced Latin, French, and Spanish classes do more reading in their language as they attempt to become more skilled in using the language. In the spring, a Latin trip, as well as country-wide tests for Spanish and French students, offer a change in the regular schedule. At Christmas time, the sounds of carols can be heard ringing from corridor to corridor. Latin classes send carolers around the halls with Christmas cheer. 23

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The study of the Civil War is : major a nd important portion in Indiana just across the Ohio Rive . Pat Tweedy and Carol of the United States history co urse. Ste re Carleson and Eric Lash check to s ee if the boys have ar ived at the same location Beebe point out the few battles of that war which occurred as was pointed out by their teacher in a class lecture. Babylon To Cold War Is Topic In History Geography and World Affairs, the study of foreign lands and their cultures in relation to current events, has been added to the regular courses this year. Other courses offered in this department also help to enrich the understanding of world events and the basis of modern civilization. The study of World History gives students a background in the basic principles of civilization. American History and Government together present the origin and funda- mental ideals of our country. To provide an under- standing of the sources of our country ' s wealth, Eco- nomics is offered. Sociology adds the study of people and their adaptability to society. This study of events past and present better pre- pares Redskins for assuming the responsibilities of in formed citizens.