Shelbyville High School - Squib Yearbook (Shelbyville, IN)

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Is Any Propaganda Defensible?,' was the panel topic discussed by Lynn Pitts, Lynn Delap, Mike Brunner, lay Clapp, and David Mardis in Mrs. Marshall's sophoniore English class. Diagrams, sentences, paragraphs, themes, outlines for the study of .... , biographies, literary characteristics, Shakespearian television plays, and a term paper-all these things are part of the memories of English classes. Experi- enced teachers tried to instill in our minds some knowledge of the English language through a study of vocabulary, grammar, usage, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. WVriting skills Were specifically stressed through the con- struction of paragraphs developed by specific methods, through thc outlinings of original papers, and through the writings of library papers on approved subjects. Speaking and listening skills are emphasized through the experiences of panel discussions, parlimentary procedure, interviews, and explanations. Under faculty guidance, students sampled the great works of literature, studied the lives of the authors, and tried to see the relationship between the two. Many passages to be committed to memory from the writings of great men were assigned along with outside reading of fiction, biography, career books, and informative articles. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT B ILDS LANGUAGE KNO LEDGE Gerald Templin points out a spot on the map for Miss Mooreis senior literature class. Georgia R. Moore, English. A. B., DePauw Univer- sity. Junior Class Sponsor, Member of Faculty Flower Committee. Hobbies: Trav- eling and Cooking for Nieces a.u:l Nephews. Carol Snyder Marshall 1Mrs. Robert E.l, English. li. S., M. S., VVestern College for XYomen, Miami l'uiversity, Butler Uni- versity. S quib Sponsor, Senior Class Sponsor, 1960- ol Shelbyville Classroom Teachers' Association Sec- retary. Hobby: Knitting Argyle Socks for R. E. hi, 6 Louis A, Kuhn, English. .-X. ll., M. A., Indiana State Teachers College, Columbia University, In- diana lfniversity. Future Teachers of America Club Sponsor, Sophomore Class Chairman. Hobbies: Bowl- ing and Traveling.

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ln a world such as the world of today, one must possess the ability to express himself clearly, concisely, accurately, and wisely. In addition to this guidance in expression, the English department encourages one to be grammatically correct in his speech, thereby giving him confidence in ex- pressing his opinions to others and in standing before audiences. In foreign language classes CSpanish and Latinl, one develops a reading knowledge of the language and a speaking ability. The library is an accessible source of man's accumulated knowledge, through its prudent and perpetual use, minds are improved and horizons broadened. History and government classes furnish 0116 with a Wide knowledge of past and present events. The study of these enables one to foresee that certain future happenings are inevitable and aids him in interpreting these events in their true perspective. Also, since S. H. S. must have direction of its own, the school administrative personnel is included in this section. The commerce department offers the student instruction in the various phases of the business world-typing, short- hand, business English, bookkeeping, and business machines. COMMUNICATIONS 5

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All the World's a stage, and all the men and women merely playersf' wrote Shakespeare. In speech classes, students are taught to read and speak their parts with poise and confidence. Imagination plays an important role. For special assignments, students addressed imaginary audiences using speeches based on fictional ufactsf, Practical appli- cations are stressed, also. NVhat is learned under the heading of Speech to Convincei' might be used favorably to influ- ence oneis parents on such matters as the use of the car, a raise in allowance, or the purchase of a new sweater! X'Vhen a busy student wants to read the latest novel and earn one-fourth credit for it, what does he do? He takes Developmental Reading in the new laboratory! This course was designed for the student wishing to improve his reading speed, comprehension, and vocabulary. Each student has a workbook for his use and keeps an up-to-date folder con- taining records of tests with regard to reading comprehen- sion and rates. The facilities of this classroom include sixteen Shadow- scopes, a set of training films, a 16 mm. projector and pro- jector screcn, and a library of books. The sixteen Shadow- scopes or reading pacers are located in sixteen individual booths. The student, staying within the beam of light, reads the material at hand and places major emphasis upon comprehension. AND PUTS Il. Daniel Kocher, English, Speech. A. li., DI. A., Franklin and Marshall College, Northwestern Uni- versity, Muhlenberg Col- lege, Butler University. Mask and Dagger Dra- matic Club Sponsor. Holi- by: Gardening. Lucille D. Jay ililrs, Ed- fvinl, Developmental Read- ing. B. S., M, E., 'M'a.n- chester College, Ball State Teachers College, Miami University. Hobbies: Rec- ord Collecting and Photo- graphy. Tom Graham stresses a point in his final speech as members of the class look on. COMMUNICATIVE SKILL TO US Mrs. jay instructs two pupils in the use of the shadowscope.