Salem High School - Quaker Yearbook (Salem, OH)

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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.

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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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GERMAN If students delve into the culture of the country as they harmonize on old Deutsche Lieder. Miss Weeks' antiquated piano adds to the merriment of the moment. Language classes stress communication, culture To insure peace for the future, Americans must be able to communicate with their fellow men around the globe. Salem High School attempts to Fulfill this need by offering three years of modern French, German, and Spanish, as well as two years of Latin. Records, tape recordings, and illustrated foreign magazines aid language teachers in polish- ing accents and stimulating interest in foreign cul- ture. Because the ability to speak foreign tongues with ease is important in today’s world, fluency in speech, as well as mastery of grammar, is stressed. FRENCH I AIDE Fred Naragon supervises Mitzi Garrett as she records her lesson on tape. Movies and phon- ograph records are additional important helpers avail- able to modern language students. TO BE ABLE TO, or not to be able to — that is the question, as Latin II scholar Sue Schmid reviews a familiar conjugation with the help of Mrs. Tarr. 11