Sherman High School - Athenian Yearbook (Sherman, TX)

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Foreign Languages Enrich Vocabulary The French classes at Sherman High School strive to teach all French students the basics through film strips and tapes. Learning the cultures of France and other French speaking countries is very important. Games and a variety of techniques are used to show the differences between America and France. French II and III, however, are a little more complicated. They go deeper into the cultures of French, grammar, and literature. French students were asked why they took French. Their reactions follow: Michelle Minor, “It’s an interesting course, and it is graceful to speak.” Terri Gentry, “I heard that it will make it easier to get into college. Spanish students were asked how Gary Walsh, “Needed a foreign language for college.” they felt about Spanish and why they Tena Walton, “Because I plan to major in music in college and I needed took the class. Their reactions follow: it.” Kathy Pierce, “I didn’t want to take French or Latin so I took Spanish, I thought I would get more out of it. Sally Harper, “I want to learn to speak Spanish.” Robert Abbott, “I had to have a foreign language and Spanish was the easiest one.” Leigh Anderson concentrates on Latin assignment. Mrs. Donna Kumler explains Latin assignment to Karen Cobbs, Mike Mitchell, Cindy Boat-right and Chris Louderback. Miss Barbara Jarvis explains Spanish lesson to first period. U

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Foreign Languages Gain Popularity Students in first period Latin class were asked why they took Latin. Their reactions follow: Cindy Boatright, Junior, I want to be a physical therapist, so I had to know Latin.” Caren Johnson, Junior, “Because I wanted to learn a foreign language and learn more about English. Keith Caston, Sophomore, “Because I want to be a veterinarian and I thought Latin might help. This year there are approximately 147 students enrolled in the largest foreign language class, Spanish. Since last year, Spanish classes have increased from four to six classes: Three Spanish I, Two Spanish II, and One Spanish III. Having more students meant having a new teacher as well, with Miss Patsy Wilson joining Miss Barbara Jarvis in the Spanish department as a new SHS teacher. Learning to speak Spanish in conversational situations is the main goal in Spanish. Correct pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, oral and written practice, emphasized writing, acting out dialogs in Spanish and singing in Spanish are fun ways of learning the language. Students learn about the customs, history, economy, geography, and other cultural aspects of Spanish speaking countries. Miss Barbara Jarvis returns papers to 5th period. Pam Cope, Robin Maine, and Bridget Vrla transcribe from French tapes. The study of Latin at Sherman High School has been broadened to include the many facts of the classical civilization of Greece and Rome. Students are introduced not only, to the study of a language which has had a great impact on our own language but also to the daily lives, literature, history, and religion of the people who spoke Latin. Students gain a deeper appreciation of classical cultures by reading outside of class. Non-fiction books which deal with the areas mentioned above. They also are responsible for non-writ-ten products such as oral presentations, models, paintings, posters, or any freestanding media. J l Mark Rexrode. Laurie Russell, Brad Schwoerer. Jack Scanlon and Michelle Minor taking drills in class. 13

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Journalism I Students Face New Challenge “Journalism I has improved in accepting responsibilities since last year,” stated Paula Morgan, instructor. This year’s class is set up to resemble a publishing company’s system. The students have their own titled position such as editors, typists, and proofreaders and they are required to take full responsibility of their position for six weeks. Students clock in at the beginning of class and out at the end. They also receive a check at the end of each week. The pay check, along with the textbook, test, and ambition are used to determine a student’s final grade. This is an excellent way to keep the students working. Their minds become more creative and that enables them to think and write quickly, use better interview techniques, and work better with class members along with accepting responsibilities. The Sherman High School Hi-Talk is written mainly by the Journalism I students. Each story a student writes has his byline printed above the story (although this is not the proper professional procedure) to help the student have confidence and incentive to write more stories. Journalism I students in first and fourth periods were asked why they took journalism and what they got out of it. Their comments follow below: John Hill, “It’s a lot of hard work, but I enjoy it. George Townsend, I get a headache and a full-time schedule, but I enjoy it.” Debbie Johnson, I like the experience of working on a paper and writing stories.” Edward Davis, “Journalism is mainly a lot of fun to me and it is also very educational and I’d like to continue in the studies of this interesting field. Lori McGraw, “Aid in business and writing ability. Journalism is not all fun and games. A paper is not something you can put together in one day, it takes time and a lot of effort. Journalism is a lot of hard work, but the students can work and enjoy themselves at the same time. Debbie Johnson and Debra Bennett discuss story headlines. Stacy Boatman, LaSandra Herpeche, and Anne Ray Harman begin pre- Karen Foster begins to lay out newspaper, paring for interview. 15