Peoria High School - Crest Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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MlSS ALBRIGHT INSTRUCTS the students on the use of reference material for the research work required in United States History. Putting this knowledge to good use are Dave McDonald, Hank Holling, Carl Kimbril, and Stu Harrison, Supply Background for Knowledge By understanding these emotions, seniors are able to grasp the iull meaning of the play. The history ot the English language and literature are studied in full in senior English classes. Newly-iormed this year is -a class consisting of stu- dents interested in journalism. Copy writing tor news- papers and learning how a newspaper operates are taught in the journalism class. For students interested in drama and the history ot the stage, another new subject introduced this year is the dramatics class. A general history ot the world is outlined in the world history course. This is elaborated in U.S. History and modern history. The tall of the Bastille, the terriorism ot the Nazi regime, and the ettects ot the iirst World War are re- lived in modern history. During the second semester students are required to write -a term paper on a sub- ject oi their own choice. lt is evident that the English and social studies department have provided a very good program. THEO IVIANUXS LOCATES the countries on the globe while Lynne Mus- grove draws their positions on the map. The students of the geography class study the terrain, main crops, and natural resources of the countries of the world. Page 25

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ff? ei? N. 1 is film tits tb 3 gli :ml may rt? 1 'WCW MRS. HERKE SHOVVS lnnette Shubert a picture of the shield used by Odysseus when he encountered Polyphemus. The Odyssey is extensively studied in all freshman English Classes. Another great classic read by the students is Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. Characters portrayed in the story such as Pip and Miss Haversham can never be forgotten. Sf Literature and History 2 ' Imagination plays an important part in students' minds as they read through the pages of their literature books. An exciting World filled with comedy, tragedy, and adventure is opened to students of all classes. Included with the literature is a comprehensive study of grammar. Freshmen are taught the basic steps of grammar which they Will apply as they progress through the years. Practice in writing themes is en- couraged to help students express their thoughts in Writing. Intense moments of drama are discovered when sophomores act out the famous Shakesperian play, lulius Caesar. The impact of the killing of Caesar by Brutus leaves a lasting impression on the students. Also read by the students is the story of the strange Silas Marner and his attempts to be reunited with his daughter, Eppie. American history, including the hardships and clan- gers confronting the people, is told through the litera- ture Written by early settlers and pioneers. American writers and their Works are discussed in the junior English classes. Strong emotions of hate and ambition are portrayed in the play M-acbethf' THIS HAT IS the one Worn by tall people, says Weezy Shively as she demonstrates different kinds of hats to her speech class. Learning how to explain and demonstrate things clearly is part of this course. Page 24

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