Salem High School - Quaker Yearbook (Salem, OH)

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cademic The first and basic key to knowledge is a sound educa- tion. With this in mind, our corps of competent teachers and administrators have in- stituted a curriculum which provides a balanced program for all learners and yet is de- signed to develop the special talents and meet the partic- ular needs of all students. The reinstatement of an eight-period school day this year further increased ver- satility in the selection of courses. To foster intellectual growth, to teach basic skills, and to illuminate life through knowledge — these are the primary objectives of our academic program. 9

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Knowledge is sun of youth’s bright day

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Composition, literature highlight English courses JUST WHAT does Macbeth mean by 'fair is foul and foul is fair'? questions Joe Kozar of Miss Betty Ulicny, Designed For college - bound students. Miss Uficny's classes cover English literature, composition, and grammar. ELIZABETHAN ARCHITECTS Chuck Rheutan and Darryl Ever- ett display and discuss their English II project, a replica of the Globe Theatre in London, where many of Shakespeare's plays were first produced. Slashing away at dangling participles and mis- spelled words, English students attempt to carve a path to eloquent and correct expression. Em- phasis on literature and composition is integrated with the study of grammar during the three requir- ed years of English. Silas Marner and Julius Caesar highlight English II, while a comprehensive delving into American literature forms a major part of English 111. Col- lege-bound seniors pursue English IV, in which English literature is studied the first semester, and advanced composition and research the second semester. Other fourth-year students may continue with business English. Comprehension, speed, and vocabulary skills are increased by sophomores and seniors in SHS’s de- velopmental reading program.