South Side High School - Totem Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Linguists Ponder Vocabulary, Translations, Conjugations During a pause from the usual study of Latin vocabulary and translation. Miss Edith Reiff gives an idea of architecture typical in ancient Rome. Bonjour, buenos dias, guten tag, and salute! Representing the four major fields of the Language Department, these greet- ings are but a few of the diverse vocabulary and idomatic expres- sions presented in the foreign language courses. The beginning French student found himself challenged by verb conjugations and grammatical applications, while the prog- ressed etudiant concentrated on oral recitation and the transla- tion of several French novels and plays to good English. Likewise, the Spanish course placed its emphasis on the acquisition of a basic vocabulary and the first principles of grammar. The customs of our Spanish-speaking neighbors were further explained, while their history and legends were intensively explored in the elevated courses of study. Now being offered for the second year, German provided the student with still another tongue to master. Its approach placed emphasis on hearing, speaking, reading, and writing respectively, alternating somewhat in sequence the second year- Through the use of records, the student practiced at home his dialogue adaptations and learned to familiarize his thoughts with the language. Awareness of words and interest in derivations through the study of prefixes, suffixes, and root words were the basic objects of study for beginning Latin scholars. Having received a general foundation in grammar, the student was later intro- duced to Latin authors and translated works such as The Argo- nauts, Pliny's Letters, and Cicero's Four Orations. Thus the student was well equipped for his part in the expanding future of tomorrow in our shrinking world of today. Karen Ditton recites her composition into the tape recorder's micro- phone while Mis? Jeanne Smith and her second-year French class listen. German instructor Mr. Roberts intently watches several of his students puzzling over a sentence that has stumped the class. Putting to good use her knowledge of Spanish, Junior Virginia Gomez reads to her classmates in Mrs. Grimshaw s Spanish 5 class. 19

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To be, or not to be ... Noreen Burdick practices her oration in a very pointed manner before delivering it to the class. To project a pleasing personality, to improve the fundamen- tal process, to learn the skills involved in the various forms of communications, and to participate in a democratic society were the aims of the students in the Speech Department this past year. Increasing self-confidence was the primary goal of most stu- dents. Erect posture, easy movement, direct eye contact, alertness of mind, and earnestness and energy in the voice were the traits of the poised speaker. Some succeeded in their goal, others failed; but all reached a new understanding of speech preparation and delivery. Whether slurring through the tongue-twisters, tripping off the stage after a demonstration, or freezing during the heckling speech, each student suffered a variety of embarrassing moments. When the year ended, those who experienced such trying moments realized the value of Demosthenes' statement, Men are proved by their speeches whether they be wise or foolish. Another means of communication, writing, was emphasized in the Journalism Department. Important grammatical func- tions were stressed and various techniques and approaches ex- plored. In addition, newspaper terms and techniques were learned and applied by the students. The Times served as a good outlet and stimulus for the practice of journalism. Covering a news story or contemplating an editorial were complicated procedures that were studied by many. Methods of preparing propaganda and advertisement served to stimulate interest among some, while touring the Fort Wayne Newspapers during Newspaper Week provided first-hand experience in its actual presentation. Future Journalists, Orators Perfect Prospective Talents Journalism students in Miss Anne White's class individually read high school newspapers as a part of their analyzation of ideas and presenta- tion. Rosel Gallmeister examines a particular item from the Concordia Lu-Hi Voice, while all of the other students listen. 18

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Social Studies Classes Experience Mock Elections, Discuss United States history students Rick Quick, Fran West, Marietta Ober- kisor, Greg Scott, and Cheri McCracken await their turn to vote as Cheryl Jessup finishes casting her ballot in the social studies mock presidential election. During a World History 2 class, Tony Cornacchione discusses World War II, while Cheryl Winter points out places of interest on the map. In the torrid political campaign of 1964, the Social Studies Department strove to make each student more keenly aware of the importance of government to each individual Dates and more dates seemed to be the essence of world history to sophomores. They learned the history of man and the society in which he lived from the ancient days of Hammurabi to the present days of President Johnson. Having developed a broad background, the student prog- ressed to United States history. Here he learned why and how our nation evolved to its present-day standing by acquainting himself with the early colonial development, the Industrial Revolution, and various legislative programs such as the New Deal. Economics students discovered that money and its dis- tribution and expenditure play an overwhelming role in deter- mining our national and universal economy. Government I stu- dents, through never-ending argumenrs over the Constitution, learned how our nation's government has come to be the culmi- nation of the work of many men; while students in Government II studied in depth the foreign policy of the United States. Soci- ology, as a terminal, and therefore most vital course, taught stu- dents how to deal more successfully with today's complex so- cial problems. With the aid of recently-published textbooks, five new teachers, and many new audio-visual materials, the Social Studies Department strove to prepare the student for a meaningful and useful life as a citizen of this nation. 20