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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and Language Arts Provide Culture Mingled voices are heard from the French class as stu- dents conjugate regular and irregular verbs. The French students are intrigued by the splendor ot Louis XlV, the rise and tall of Napoleon, and the historical monuments which torm the history of France. Pronouncing the gutteral sounds ot the German words is ot major importance tor students taking German. Part ot their daily assignment is to translate their Weekly news- paper, The Monastpostn. The history ot ancient Rome is brought to lite in the many Latin classes. Enacting famous plays and studying mythological characters set students in the right atmos- phere. Students also learn that the derivations of many of our English words come from Latin. The choral groups ot Peoria High School entertain stu- dents and adults by singing -a Wide variety of songs. The glee clubs are an introduction to the Boys' Choir, Girls' Choir, and the A Cappella Choir. The A Cappella Choir, consisting ot juniors and seniors, visits other schools in the area by interchanging with their choir groups. The Girls' Light Opera group specializes in singing songs from Broadway musicals. These classes iorm the culture ot Peoria High School. THE BOW MUST be held in the correct position in order to produce the desired sounds. Mr, Szepessy instructs Cindi Bach on the correct usage of her instrument. Orchestra is a class open to students having musical talent and Wishing to express this talent by playing with other students. MISS STEPAlTlS PEOUDLY shows her souvenir purse, obtained from a recent trip to South America, to several of her Spanish students. First hand information concerning the culture and people of the Latin American countries are given to the Spanish class. Listening to her experiences are Enrique Gutierrez, Alfonso Guerra, and Terry Thompson. Page 27