Peoria High School - Crest Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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GRETCHEN WEBSTER lVlURlEl.. PETERSON lVl13.l:iY ANN MALONEY GLYDA SWISHER EMILY RICE English English English English English Goal Is Clear, Concise Writing THE DIAGRAM FOR this sentence has Eric Brown stumped. Members of the Peoria High English department were dedicat- ed as Well as being Well-versed. Several ot the English instructors have themselves had their orig- inal poetry or prose publishedg this gave them insight into the prob- lems which their own students had in producing Works of creative writing. Several English teachers were aided by student teachers from universities in the state. Because many studies had shown that the most serious prob- lem of college freshmen was the inability to express thoughts con- cisely in writing, the English depart- ment waged a constant battle to improve these statistics. Several ot the teachers blacklisted certain common grammatical errorsg any papers having these errors were re- turned to the student without being read and graded as CHARUE VOINOVICH HPONDERSH the phnosophy of Plaids Dialogues. HARRY WHITAKER English, Counseling , , , Page 27

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MISS PETERSON POINTS out that American literature really began with Indian glyphs. IUDITH BOWEN WILL I EVER get all these term papers graded? wonders Miss Rice. English, Debate English All students at Peoria High were required to take four years of English. Besides dealing with im- proving grammar, the tour-year program included studies oi Ameri- can and English literature. Sev- eral outside loook reports during the year was a requirement oi most ot the teachers. Practical application oi selt-eX- pression was also stressed. This took the torm ot themes, commit- tee reports, poetry, and term pa- pers. By trying to convey their own thoughts in writing, students gain-ed a greater appreciation oi the great masters oi the English language. Special enriched English classes provided the exceptional student with a challenge through a more comprehensive study of t.he sub- ject. Conversely, remedial classes gave the slower student more time to master the material as well as special help. CAB BERGSCI-INEIDER SEARCHES the Readers Guide for term paper sources. 3 t Page 26 mmmmfm-w .-sm. --my-uuummmfm1 .-,...s.nws

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SUE SARGENT HELEN KELLOGG English English GOOD GESTURES AlD a speech, says Mrs. Bowen, Speech Builds Self-confidence How does one present his ideas effectively when RANDY HOLMAN BEGlNS an extemporaneous speech speaking to others? Peoria High speech students re- ceived the answer to this question through their mas- tery ot speaking skills in one ot several speech courses ottered this year. Even many ot the best speakers, it was soon learned, were otten apprehensive when speak- ing betore a group. As the speech classes progressed, students gained confidence in their ability to communi- cate With their classmates. All sophomores were required to take one semester ot English and speech. A new book, Speech for Today. was used this year. Students participated in pantomimes as Well as speeches to instruct, persuade and entertain. CONSULTING HIS SOURCES, Bill Placher plans for a debate.