Shawnee High School - Quilna Yearbook (Lima, OH)

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English, Spanish, Latin! Yes, these were the languages which Shawnee students spent many hours studying this past year. Each morning Spanish students were greeted with buenos alias by Mr. Baca. The year was filled with recitation, recordings, and songs in Spanish. Latin, too, was alive this past year. Students who studied it found that their English vocabulary and understanding were also increased by their study of Latin. Truly important were the English classes. Very few students did not take English since seniors were attracted by the new academic English class. LEFT: What time do you say? L A N G U A G E S for World Communication BELOW David Copperfield comes to life BELOW: Is this correct? '

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EDUCATION . for Careers in the Business World RIGHT: Please take this letter. ABOVE: Bookkeeping is made easier by the use of charts. RIGHT: Is this correct oflice procedure? Boom! Was that an explosion in the chemistry lab? Numerous opportunities to prepare for a scientific career were afforded Shawnee stu- dents this past year. Every phase of science -physics, chemistry, bio ogy, and mathe- matics-was taught and evaluated. Isn't it exciting! This was one of the many exclamations heard in the business education rooms. The girls certainly appre- ciated the opportunity of learning how to use all the modern business machines avail- able. Likewise, typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping classes were filled with eager students. 7

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SOCIAL STUDIES... for Understanding the World's Society One of the most valuable departments in building good citizens of tomorrow was the social studies department. It was in these class- es that wr: learned both of American history and world history. Also, we studied in detail the organization and functions of our govern- ment. Our minds and our powers of reasoning were stimulated in these subjects. LEFT: The Times are in our hands. BELOW: As the world turns. 9