Shadle Park High School - Sporran Yearbook (Spokane, WA)

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English 5 Classes Integrate with H Above: Doug Johnson, coached by his teacher, Mrs. Virginia Burger, portrays Falstaff from Henry IV in the Seminar in Literature class. Below: Mr. Don Miller lectures to the integrated English 5 and U.S. History class on the results of the Spanish-American War. Below: In a lecture to his senior Humanities class, Mr. Frank Win- dishar discusses the relationship between history and culture. istor An integrated English 5 and U.S. History class highlighted the English curriculum this year. Mrs. Dennie Moore and Mr. Don Miller taught this class, which was offered to juniors, The class stressed the similarities between English and history. Shadle's Humanities course, introduced last year, remained popular with the seniors again this year. Lectures and semi- nars stress philosophy, cul- ture, fine arts, and other divi- sions of the humanities, said Mr. Frank Yuse, who taught the class with Mr. Frank Win- dishar. Sophomores studied mythol- ogy for the first time in English class. The English 3 classes also received lectures on how to get the most out of reading a newspaper. All three English levels gained the added bene- fit of film lectures on the classics.

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Above: Mr. Carlos Flores encour- ages first year Spanish students Jim Holland and Carol Holcomb during oral translation of Spanish sentences. New to the teaching staff, Mr. Flores taught first, sec- ond, and third year Spanish. lf en- rollment warrants, fourth year Spanish will be available next year. New Class Russian Culture Adds Introducing Russian this year climaxed changes to the for- eign language curriculum. Taught by Mr. llmar Kuljus, the class had twenty-six stu- dents learning first year Rus- sian. Books, tapes, and oral discussions dominated class- room instruction. Mr. Carlos Flores, a native of Mexico and Shadle's new Spanish teacher, gave his stu- dents first hand knowledge of the Spanish language and cul- ture ofthe land. Using new techniques, many foreign language students ad- vanced in their studies this year. French and Latin classes ins Above: New tapes help Mr. Mc- dents used tapes for the first time 'Bride emphasize Latin grammar this year as part of classroom and structure while increasing stu- learning. dent comprehension. Latin stu- became acquainted with new texts, while Spanish students took a more oral approach by using the language laboratory and tapes. Extension of the lab last year gave all classes a better chance to use its facilities. More tapes were used by all classes, and Latin students used tapes for the first time. Possibilities for new experi- ences within the language courses include a one-act play in French by fourth year French students. lf enrollment is sufficient, a fourth year Spanish class will be added to the language program for next year's curriculum.