Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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Katherine Boden Phyllis Hutchins Iris Maurer Deanna Silence A great deal of excitement and interest has been created in the Foreign Language Department by the purchase of ultra-modern equipment for the new language laboratory. The use of films and tapes and the possibility of recording and retain- ing a record of improvements have aroused enthusiasm. Utilization of the new lab is becoming increasingly evident in the improved pronunciation and fluency of the future linguists. ,CA o retan “ • Above: Mrs. Veatch’s Latin II class Below: Language Lab stimulates interest 12

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Civics Sponsor: Student Council, American Field Service Walter F. Kosche B.S. Mus. Ed. Madrigals, Girls’ Chorus, A Cap-pella, Boys’ Chorus Sponsor: Junior Class, Parties, Prom Decorations Lawrence E. Lyons B.S. Biology Sponsor: Freshman Class, Class meetings Iris Maurer B.A., M.A. English II, Speech I, Speech II Sponsor: Senior Class, Finance; Thespians Joan McCament B.F.A. Art I Sponsor: Junior Class, Prom Decorations Bessie V. Ragland A.B., M.A. Typing I, Shorthand I, Shorthand James C. Reeder B.S., M.E. Metal Shop, Wood Shop, General Shop Sponsor: Industrial Education Club Robert Rohlfing B.S., M.S. Agriculture I, Agriculture II, Agriculture III, Agriculture IV, Physical Science Sponsor: Future Farmers of America ; Sophomore Class, Class meetings Deanna Silence B.S. English III Lawrence E. Smith B.S., M.S. Drivers’ Education Archie Stewart B.S., M.A. English III, English IV Sponsor: Sophomore Class, Finance Allen Swanson B.A. World History, United States Gov- ernment, American History, American Problems Sponsor: Sophomore Class, Miscellaneous Louise F. Veatch B.Ed. Latin I, Latin II, English 1 Sponsor: Latin Club David P. Wright B.S. Office Practice, Typing II, Bookkeeping, Business Law Sponsor: Treasurers Frances Yancey B.S., M.S. Homemaking I, Homemaking II, Homemaking III, Family Living Sponsor: Junior Class, Finance, Prom Refreshments; Future Homemakers of America Gerald E. Zimmerman B.A. Physical Science, Biology Sponsor: Freshman Class, Miscellaneous

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Archie Stewart; Free Reading in Mr. Stewart's English III class Employing a Visual Aid in Speech Class Two major advancements have been made in the English Department. A condensed S. R. A. course in grammar and writing is being intro- duced at all four levels. Equipment for a developmental reading course has been ordered and will be put into use next year. 13 Louise Veatch