Peoria High School - Crest Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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PATRICIA OCONNOR PATRICIA HOFFMAN C t 1 rt E .H English English, Dramatics SENIORS HAVE DRESS rehearsal for Cyrano de Bergerac. Debate, Dramatics Arouse Interest I-IRIS MCCAY REFERS to a chart of rnan's speech mechanism. ' li -E F E S 525 5 2 I These students also learned the mechanics of a speech and how the vocal mechanism Works. An advanced coarse for juniors and seniors was offered this year. This Was basically a continuance of the first speech course with expanded study in the fields of radio and television speaking and dramatic reading. Students used a new text, The New American Speech. Those interested in stage productions enrolled in the dramatics class. During the first semester, technical as- pects of acting such as stage history, acting techniques, and other phases of performing were studied. The sec- ond semester Was then devoted to actual participation in acting. Students directed other students in scenes and helped out in school plays. By presenting or play of their own, students dealt with practical problems such as lighting, costumes, and setting. Debate students learned to research a subject thor- oughly, organize material, and think quickly on their feet. Students listened to debates given by other mem- bers of the class and then had the opportunity to rate them. The Peoria High debate team participated suc- cessfully in several tournaments. Speakers from Brad- ley and Caterpillar were also heard. ELEANCR SCHULER Page 29

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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.

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ELEANCR BAILEY CHARLOTTE ZIEGLER EARL KQLLER MARGUERITE BYRNES PATRICIA RUSNAK Spanish German German French Spanish Languages Stress Conversational MR NEFF ATTEIVIPTS to cajole fifth year students into attention. Page 30 Language courses taught stu- dents from their first year level through the fifth year. Fifth year students were seniors who had be- gun their language studies while in the eighth grade. First and second year classes stressed vocabulary building, grammar, and pronunciationy the more advanced classes concentrat- ed on literature studies and de- veloping the ability to speak a for- eign language fluently. Interest in the various foreign languages was promoted through the various languages clubs which held monthly meetings after school. These clulos featured native speak- ers and persons who had traveled abroad. LESLIE IEEN DISPLAYS Mexican pottery