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

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English: The Essential Skills of Grammar Are Blended with Literature, Research, and Oral Presentation to Communicate. Complete courses insure students a sense of accomplishment and a productive four years. ubject, verb, complement. The study of English is the core for any lane of an education: vocational, technical, or liberal. As a student writing for other classes or an adult in a competitive market, good English skills are vital. At South Side, three years study of this subject are required. Standard-lane classes satisfy most student needs, but four-year Academy and Honors Programs are of- fered for those meeting the requirements. During one's years at South, a student is introduced to almost every literary form as well as grammar and composition. During the first year, basic grammar skills are reviewed and further developed. The epic poem. The Odyssey, and Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet are studied in detail. For the second and third year, concen- tration is on literary forms of short story, drama, essay, poetry and the short dramas, Julius Caesar and Macbeth, are read. The third year is also the year of the dreaded research paper. Through this, a student gains skills in notetaking, research, and typing in the course of creating the paper. Senior year is devoted to literature, with emphasis on techniques and styles. During the second semester, each student chooses a major work for both oral and wri tten research presentation, the hour long. The English Department has been mak- ing a transition that will allow American literature and American History to be studied at the same time, but will not be complete until next year. Mr. Thomas, English teacher, com- mented, The use of English is obviously the key to all communication and is, therefore, of vital importance to every student. Kim Russell, sophomore, works to correct her com position before making a final copy. 22

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Home Economics: Cooking, Cleaning, Sewing Play an Important Role in Preparing for the Future The variety enables students to learn through participation. most important segment of life at South Side is the Home Economics Department, headed by Mrs. Juanita Mendenhall. Students are making use of the Home Ec Department to gain ex- perience in the many areas that are essen- tial in making the move from all the com- forts of home to the life of an independent individual. The department offers more than just cooking and sewing. One program is human development, a class for seniors ex- clusively, set up to help students become more aware of what life is as a parent and what ;;. takes to manage a home and fami- ly. Another class, for juniors and seniors, singles living, teaches students how to live on their own. In the cooking classes, taught by Mrs. Ronda Meyer, students familiarize themselves with kitchen surroundings, cooking as often as twice a week. One of the most popular dishes this year, again, was home made pizza! Sewing class gives students a sense of creating something on their own. Alisa Thompson, senior, said, It's smart economically to know how to make and mend your own clothes. There is more to Foods I than simply cooking and eating. We discuss the nutrition and preparation techniques behind the various foods we prepare. — Linda Williams Home economics is my favorite class because it is so different from all my others. We have a lot of fun, and the guys work along with the girls. — Linda White In human development we talk about the things in life that really count. Before this class I thought I knew it all, but I didn 7. Participation is a big part of the class. No one is embarrassed to say anything. — Lori Stephens Lisa Thompson and John Miller, seniors, pick fur- niture for their home, acting out the role of husband and wife. Home Ec sewing classes are no longer limited to girls as more guys realize the importance of taking care of themselves. Working on their needlepoint designs, Ketkesone Thammavongsa, sophomore, and Ellen Somsavath, senior, chat during class. 21

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■- 11 For me, English has become more in- teresting and a lot more challenging, I think I'm learning more than I ever have before. — Faith Worthman I think English is all right. The things I'm learning are really useful, and I don 't mind going to class at all. ' ' — Tommy Black One thing about English that I like is that I can work more at my own pace. The assignments aren't just busy work. They are interesting, which makes doing them a lot more pleasant. — Deborah James Bruce Penland, junior, studies Shakespeare's Macbeth with interest. Like, for sure it was awesome. Mrs. Bush, English teacher, demonstrates the correct use of the language. §N A junior English class partakes in a discussion of American poetry in the early 1800's. 23