Pendleton High School - Papyrus Yearbook (Pendleton, IN)

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t l Jerry White tells of the fish he almost caught on a fishing trip to Fall Creek Ges tures play an important part in making a speech. Speaking and Reading Open New Worlds Speech covers a wide area of subject matter including telephone conversations, oral interpre- tation, pantomiming, storytelling, and dramatiza- tions. Panel discussions prove to be interesting for all as panelists express their views on topics, such as lowering the voting age, segregation, school dropouts, cheating, Common Market, pro- posed Indiana seaport, and working mothers. Fiery debating takes place as students attempt to get their bills passed during parliamentary procedure. Skill is required in developing reading speed, the keynote to developmental reading. Using the reading pacer and tachistoscope, students work at their own level on short stories and novels. They maintain and build their speed by timing themselves, using projectors, and testing them- selves afterward. Practicing what they have learned in developmental reading, Harry Porter and Connie Scott increase their speed. was ,fi 536.4323 QW? 1- Uiiit 'fo-W, xstygiy 15 gg 79 5-,ig 2. an rel, fe-tml www ,wp Y new Q. yew, AEM., Wm S. ff sm Yum .sw fe

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IEEE!!! Flash Cards and Reports Stimulate Learning Seniors in English 12 classes this year read of foreign countries and their famous authors. Ronica Lewark, Bet- ty Masters, and Sue Langsdale prepare a bulletin board on Ireland. Mrs. Avery assists her Freshman English class as they prepare the next day's assignment. 26 English is an important course for all students. When hunting for a job, writing letters, or con- versing With friends, all need to speak and write correctly. English composition helps students ex- press themselves in writing and prepare for the many themes that will be written in college. Oral reports and supplementary reading on back- ground material add to their knowledge of litera- ture. Dramatizations arouse interest and aid the student in self-expression. In order to better understand the people of other countries and to develop new friendships, each member of the Spanish classes has a pen pal in a Spanish-speaking country. The members experience the thrill of participating in the cus- toms of these countries by giving plays, singing songs, and breaking the pifiata. The use of the tape recorder helps many students speak Spanish more fluently. Flash cards play an important part in helping Spanish students learn new words. Second year students Judy Mercer and Mary Ann Cox, rewiew for a test.

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Social Problems, World- ide Crises, and . . In World Geography class ,students have the chance to learn about foreign countries as well as their own. Sharon Froman and Pam Davis inspect the globe. E13 -' Y ii!! B . The beginning of man and the development of civilization through the years comprise the study of world history. The days of Rome and Greece, the Dark Ages, the days of King Arthur, and the Renaissance come to life as students dis- play their skills with outside reports, drawings, and other projects. The countries of the world are made up of many types of land formations and climates. In the study of geography, students discover more about the inhabitants of these regions and some of their customs. The study of social relations in a continually changing environment proves interesting to pu- pils of sociology. Students find that our sociolog- ical problems of today are great. After profound research for term papers this year, each person was able to express his personal ideas as he led the class in a discussion on the topic he had chosen. An interested class listens as Mr. Tem- pleton lectures on the ancient Roman Em- pire. Senior government students are amused at Mr. Caton's explanation of a problem in current events. 28