Ridley Township High School - Archive Yearbook (Folsom, PA)

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MISS HELEN HOFFMAN B.S., Temple Univ. Department Head MRS. MARTHA BURKE A.B., Swarthmore College 7 Bailled by diagraming, Ed Michelson looks to Mrs. lane Smith for help. Language is the focal point of life. Without this impor- tant medium of communication there would be no learning and hence, no civilization. Aims of the English Department are two-fold - to facili- tate the use of the oral language and to understand the written. To achieve the first aim, students are instructed to use proper grammer and to speak coherently before a group. The second aim is accomplished by the develop- ment of effective writing techniques through composition work, and the understanding of and an appreciation for the literary heritage of the English-speaking people. If any student conscientiously reviews his debt to Eng- lish, he will realize, without a doubt, that it is the English language which gives him a glimpse of the past, a realistic interpretation of the present, and the promise of a bright future. JB As -- Above: Interest in Shakespeare is prevalent among seniors as Mrs. Martha Burke and students Anna Kirifides, joe Mollure and Bev Trosley display their projects. Right: Sopliomorcs Joann Messa and Larry Powers diagram sentences for classmates in an attempt to master the proper structure so essential in self-expression.

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MR. CLAUDE BUCHANAN A.B., Penn State MISS MARIA KOMANOWSKA 1 ! 3 X MISS MIRIAM CAMLIN M.S., Univ. of Perma. Department Head B.S., Temple Univ. Students in Mr. Claude Buchanan's class enjoy not only speaking the language but, learning about the customs and people of Spain. LANGUAGE-The key to understandin America's increasing magnitude as a leader in foreign affairs has kindled a desire and a need for a thorough knowledge of the lan- guages of other countries. To be able to com- municate with the people of these countries and to understand their cultures, the present generation should be acquainted with at least one foreign language. To provide the students with this opportu- nity, the curriculum consists of courses in French, German, and Spanish. Latin, the basis of the Romance Languages and the source of many English words, is also available to those who plan to continue their education. Through the use of records and the newly acquired record player, the classes can imitate the accents of people speaking in their native tongue. This addition to the department has proven both effective and enjoyable. Township's language department should be commended on its patience and guidance in teaching students an unfamiliar language. Left: French translations seem to be a problem for Donna Rubincam. Below: Recordings of University songs aid Miss Komanowska in teaching German pronunciation.

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Fascinating details of the life of Edgar Allen Poe are revealed by Janet Ciumbotti in her oral book report. MISS ALICE DITZLER A.B., Dickinson College The story of language is the story of man MR. CHARLES CHAPEL P M. C MRS. EVELYN GATTEY MISS MARGARET GEORGE M.A., Montclair S. T. C. MR. FELIX MARION B.S., Fordham Unio. A.B., Temple Univ. MRS. JANE SMITH B.S., Univ. of Perma. Through thc use of the tape recorder, Miss Aliec Ditzler hopes to improve Frank Don:1to's diction.