Proviso West High School - Mural Yearbook (Hillside, IL)

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Social Studies: The Ke To The Past The Social Studies department at Proviso West strives to bring students to a better un- derstanding of the world around them. Ameri- can society is a mixture of many different peo- pleg giving it a unique blend of traditions and cultures. In order to understand this society that we are a part of, We must understand how it has evolved over the years. Here at Proviso West, each student is required to take Ameri- can History to gain a better understanding of their own country. Courses involving histor- ies and civilizations from around the World are also offered. An increased knowledge of other cultures will not only help in dealing with peo- ple in foreign countries, but it will also help us to understand the people that make up our own society. With this understanding, the past and the present will help inspire students make themselves a part of the future. QSYTSJ .s S fs! 5 A 'W' 22

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anguages pen Forelgn oors The knowledge of a foreign language is a definite asset in to- day's world. The language department at Proviso West which consists of French, Spanish and German, has a lot to offer interested students. They are able to learn the dialect, culture, and background, of other countries. They can even visit these countries through the special programs offered by the school. The teachers are very knowlegable in their fields, and they really give the students an understanding of these countries and the language. The students are also invited to join special organizations that involve the use of these languages. Every- one should take advantage of the opportunities these depart- ments have to offer.

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' nglish: he ey To The Future Proviso West High School offers a variety of English courses from basic reading and writing skills to advanced college prepara- tion classes. Freshmen gain familiarity with oral talks in the ba- sics of speech, while the sophomores learn Writing techniques. The juniors and seniors struggle through the year with their docu- mented papers, and all students are introduced to various types of literature. Depending on the courses taken, the students are ex- posed to British authors like Shakespeare and Milton, American authors like Hawthorne and Poe, or modern authors like Heming- way and Steinbeck. English presents the thoughts of the past and present for the understanding of the students.