Peoria High School - Crest Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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MR. SZEPESSY CONDUCTS the orchestra as they practice for a school assemiily. Fine Arts and Fore1qr French, German, Latin, and Spanish courses are ottered tor the students who want to learn to speak a language other than English. ln the first two years ot study, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence conf struction are learned. The conjugation ot verbs be- comes a familiar task to each student. ln the tollow- ing two years, the students read literature written in the language which they are studying. The music program is divided into two major parts. the vocal and the instrumental groups. The vocal portion is composed ot several choirs and singing groups. ln the instrumental department, a student can become a member ot the orchestra or the band. These two groups provide the music tor games, pep assemblies, and school programs. DRESSED lN SPANISH costumes, Phil Horton and Nez Shuhert enact a scene to add a touch ot Spain to the classroom. Page 26

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crsic Elements of Education piece oi the great literature which is read in the junior year. The writings ot Shakespeare provide a chal- lenge to the senior students ability to analyze a situ- ation and to comprehend the actions ot human beings. Through all tour years, students study English grammar and are given a chance to show their cre- ativity by writing themes, term papers, and poetry. Civics helps to increase understanding ot the prin- ciples oi the government of the United States. His- tory courses bring to lite the events which have taken place up to the present, and geography helps the student to learn about different countries, their people, and their Way oi lite. iN Tl-HS PQRTION of the United States, the winters are more severe than they are an-nl MR, YUHAUSE DISCUSSES one of the early systems of American govern- wi , .44 1 we-I Pag

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anquaqes Use Creativity Art courses otter to the student a chance to create, to use his imagination, and to apply his lcnowledqe ot color, desiqn, and structure. Under the guidance ot the art teacher, the students learn to use charcoal, water colors, and oils properly. Scissors, paste, and paper also become tools ot the irnaqination. The study ot human behavior is undertaken in social problems class. Emotions, thoughts, and ace tions ot people are studied in an ettort to understand them. Since it is the only class ot its kind at Peoria High School, social problems presents a challenge and a new area ot study to the student. s's.l the assistance of Sandy LOUIS Sf,l'1.'w Ali-tx,l-llfld, will. lis, hangs a picture donf in art class on the care wal