Sandia High School - Crest Yearbook (Albuquerque, NM)

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ecitation, film , Spanish newspaper involvement, interest El Lucero, a Spanish newspaper published by advanced Spanish students, a course in Russian II and Mrs. Winnie Mahoney, Spanish and French teacher, were additions to the Language Depart- ment. While primary levels were concerned with basic techniques and pronunciation, secondary levels increased the students' knowledge with recitation and board drills. The students ears grew accustomed to the inflections and accents of the foreign languages with tapes recorded by natives. French and Spanish classes watched films about the customs of the people in France, Spain and Mexico, while German and Russian students listened to tapes and recordings which increased their hearing and speaking skills. Latin courses included mythology and a study of the Roman Empire. Societe Franco-Americaine, French club, Die Halberstarken, German club, and Los Aficionados, Spanish club, pro- vided extra-curricular activities for lan- guage students. Spaniards in advanced courses who maintained a B average were eligible for membership in the Manolete Chapter of the Spanish Na- tional Honor Society. Allen Roth headed the department which offered I5 years of study, al- though a language credit was not required. I right: Stephanie Graham locates Spanish cities as part of an assignment. far, right: Mr. Done explains language lab equipment to Laurie Mares. Thomas Braig Mrs. Winnie Mahoney Spanish I, French I V.. gl., 'NBP 5 1 -J half 5 fi eff safzmsttf ,f-TM GQQSYBS ,QQ . it -f.., E Latin l,ll,lIl, English II: Coaches Track ...,,'-s'ss.ffsrf1+ M ' 't . Melvin Done 'i 'S Spanish I,II Mrs. Arden Hilton ,. 522:-4 . .. I ik ' f i 2' . . f- V ' E I - . ,. ,t ,Q Russian I,II, Spanish I,II I g A' 5 Mrs. Ruth Howard H French l,II,IIl: Sponsors Societe Fra nco-Americiane - ' lift ' 1 Q 'f iig ::Ev: '17 5' iff if L' A ' ' I Q K A A Belisandro Mares Spanish II,lll,IVy Sponsors Los Aficionados, Manolete Chapter of the Spanish National Honor Society Mrs. Birget Regner German I, French I Allen Roth, Department Chairman German lI,III7 Sponsors Die Halberstarken 56 I

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reativity, comprehension, composition if ,Q 0' V Emphasizing creativity in composition, a fuller understanding of literature and better use of grammar were only a few of the objectives of the English Department, as students worked to earn the three credits needed for graduation. The use of tracking enabled students' different needs to be met. Courses from the remedial level to developmental and regular levels were offered. Enriched humanities courses enabled more ad- vanced students to cover material more rapidly and put greater emphasis on com- position. Sophomores were involved in the study of Julius Caesar and Silas Marner, as well as the study of short stories, vocabulary exercises, poetry and book reports. American literature from the Colonial Period on was studied by juniors. Senior studies accented English and world literature, including works by Shakespeare, Chaucer and Milton. A research paper was also required each semester. For the third year the Core program of- fered correlated history and literature for juniors and seniors. Communications Media, a new course which delved into the development of radio, television and the theater, was of- fered to students wishing to expand their , New S ,a j j, F. .. 2f ?i,..,.., , , , I - . I I ' '- 'Mi' . s . ., 'Q -,fu , - . f 2 'S' f ...M .... . . i N A fin Q I rs V' .JSE .sf Ei ' , -5 .. - 2 I -f' J ,.. f ' I 1:7 1 1 -iziigtif, 1 4 ... iiz ,ef - H its e 1 si.-fist' -M fs, js M x J . . , ., ..., -. A git ei i as Q I as i I Q K ..... -.M f 3, 42- 9 vi .--' eff f-t' l ily? ' 'if' 5 ,7 jr fe fixes' -, ff I- ,,.- , knowledge in these fields. Reading Improvement and English Self- understanding, aiding those with deficien- cies in English, were new this year. Alternating semester courses offered to students were Mythologyflfolklore, Crea- tive Writing, and Writing Experiences. The Sage, a literary magazine edited by Creative Writing classes, was distribut- ed around the second week in April. Publications and journalism students of the newspaper and yearbook staffs published the Crest and the Sandian yearly and monthly, respectively. Don't Drink the Water, the year's first play, was put on by student drama- tists. Other plays produced were Under the Milk-Wood, and several different children's plays. Speech and debate classes enabled students to be at ease with public speak- ing, while Speech Club activities gave them a chance for competition. Top ranking high school journalists were eligible for membership in the Dr. Tom Erhard Chapter of Quill 8. Scroll, an international honorary society. Teaching varied levels of English, Dr. Frances Kuliasha, department chairman, had the assistance of 26 teachers, seven of whom were new to the school. Mrs. Janet Harris English II Mrs. Nancy Harris English IV, Senior Core, Creative Writing, Sponsors Sage, Dr. Tom Erhard Chapter of Q85 Irwin Hoffman English Self-Understanding, English Ill, Junior Core Mrs. Jane Hughes English II, English III Mrs. Frances Kuliasha, Department Chairman Informative Writing, English III Mrs. Dorothy Magee English Il Mrs. Patricia Meleski English IV, English Occupations Mrs. Nora Nunnally English II Lawrence O'Kelley English III, Psychology Miss Lucille Paine Reading Improvement, Reading I Richard Prall English III, Writing Experiences, Coaches Tennis Mrs. Elizabeth Sleeter English IV Mrs Carol Tinnin English Self-Understanding, English III, Junior Core Academics 65

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