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

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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

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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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Physical Education: Qtrength, Agility, and Confidence Are the Rewards of Those Who Are Physically Fit Demanding gym classes stress the importance of mental and physical stamina. weat drains from every pore; the heart beats as a drum roll; muscles scream with agony. Who is this poor soul? A trainee at West Point? An Olympic marathoner? Wrong. It's a South Side Ar- cher in gym class. Yes, to do well in gym, you must get your heart pumping, your muscles stretched, and sweat up a storm, depending on the activity. Physical education requires several things from a person. Concentration is im- portant because lack of it might cause some problems; also, perserverance and self-discipline are necessary or important as far as this class is concerned. According to Mr. Bartkiewicz, physical education instructor, gym courses will im- prove all of these qualities if an effort is put forth. Body systems and muscles will function better, and people who are physically fit have more confidence and poise. Physical fitness, Mrs. Widmann, P.E. teacher, stated, brings physical, emo- tional, and mental stabili ty. Ninth and tenth graders are required by the state to take a gym course for one semester, for which they receive one credit. Other students may take body building, of- fered to all grade levels as an elective. The results of this class were visible on the bodies of the students enrolled. Lynda McClymonds, sophomore, eyes the ping pong ball as she aces her opponent. 24