Palmyra High School - Tillicum Yearbook (Palmyra, NJ)

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I did not copy this book report from the cover! Girls, this is supposed to be a tragedy! To puncfuafe or noi to puncfuafe? That is the question being asked by many of the English students this year. The English department strives to develop in its students a basic knowledge of the fundmental rules of grammar, the application of which produces the ability to speak and write acurrately and effectively. Through the use of written example, accuracy in spelling, sentence construction, and punctuation is taught. Grammar, however, does not stand alone as the main objective of this department. Literature in all the forms, from fact to fiction, and from the begin- ning of time to the future itself, exemplifies the im- portance of mastering the tools of communication. Students study the growth of literature throughout the centuries, how it began, what form it takes, its contributions to a growing civilization, and the effects it has on our lives today. Reading is accented by occa- sional records of famous plays, poems, or short stories. Also included in the realm of English are the classes in Creative Writing, a course that supplies absolutely impossible titles for which the groaning students must write appropriate themes. This course certainly stimulates the originality and imagination of the writer and lends flavor and interest to the department itself. Y M' -4 4 9 1 ii. V WS-vfszi--s- Wt-Q 'iilff

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This can't REALLY be the Beatles!! Library Counci Books play an important part in any educational experience. The library is organized to provide the student of Palmyra High School with the suitable atmos- phere and materials for study, research, and pleasure reading. The inquiring mind may make numerous dis- coveries in this challenging and interesting World of liter- ature.Tl1e library is a valuable contribution to education and amusement, as Well as a provider of solace for some, inspiration for others. Many books in various fields of instruction are available for studentis use. These are shelved in sections under the Dewey-Decimal System, and any one of them can be located through the use of the card catalog. There is a separate reference room for magazines. A new addition is a record player with earphones, so that students may listen to the many things now avail- able on records from opera to musical comedy and poetry. A television set can also be used by students who are interested in such entertainment. The library is a busy community center Where many people give their time and talents to serve the student body. Mrs. Devor, librarian, and a group of girls, volun- teering their time to work with her, provide guidance to this vast storehouse of riches, available to all, through books, if one knows where to look. em. ,- Hey, fellows, who has the comic book now?

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A Work is a woraf... ...unless you are sfudying French fn wlziclz case if is a Wmofn This year the language department has made a change in its method of teaching. The emphasis has now been placed on the ability to speak the language rather than the traditional reading and Writing of it. This new system, called the Audio-lingual system or more commonly known as aural-oral,', is being intro- duced in the French, Spanish, and German classes in the first year and will eventually be used through- out the four years of languages offered by Palmyra High School. This system helps to develop conversa- tional ability with reasonable phonetic accuracy. It also helps tohdevelop skills in use of previously gained information, and to stimulate an interest in the litera- ture of foreign nations. Through the use of records, oral drills, skits. songs, and films the language can be mastered more easily. Tape-recorders have become invaluable tools in the use of this'neW method. Through their use, stu- dents are able to hear their mistakes in pronunciation and grammar and they can correct them with less diHiculty. Latin is still a popular course for the college bound student with an interest in history and lan- guage. I will now demonstrate Flamenco dancing for you. My next selection will be... r M r