Spingarn High School - L Esprit Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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. -1- MR. HARVEY BROWN ' GERMAN-B.A. Degree in German at Howard University, Washington D.C. M.A. Degree in German at Howard University, Washington D.C. -2- MRS. MARGUERITE M. REED - FRENCH - B.A. Degree in French at Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Sponsors - French Club -3- MRS. ELOISA H. SAMUEL - SPANISH - B.A. Degree in English at Howard University, Washington D.C. Further study in Spanish at Howard University, and American University, Washington D.C. Sponsors - Spanish Club -4- MR. LUIS A. SOJOS - SPANISH- B.A. Degree in Foreign Service at George- town University, Washing- ton D.C. -5- MR. MERRITT F. SPELTZ LATIN - B.A. - Degree in Philosophy, St. Ambrose College, Davenport, Iowa Students enj oy the presentation of slides portraying various French scenes.

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Foreign Language Affords Study of Other Cultures. Say it in Espanol QSpanishJ, Deutsch fGermanj, Francais fLatinD, Spingarn has these courses. Spanish, German and French classes work steadily toward improving their speaking ability and comprehending the Written and spoken language. The microphone-earphone sets are the laboratory aids in these important and interesting aspects of teach- ing and learning. The culture of the foreign countries Where these languages are spoken is also studied to acquaint the pupil with a knowledge of the atmosphere of the country in relation to its language. Such subjects as customs, holidays, food, and dress are included. Students taking Latin study primarily the vocabulary and grammar necessary in understanding the use of the language. Latin is brought alive each year by the reading of myths, fables, and Roman plays, portraying Roman life and customs of the past. Patricia Lewis, first year German student, strives to establish rapport in the course by first learning the vocabulary. Mrs. Eugene, combination English and French teacher, gives a demonstration before one of her French classes The pictures on the wall depicting the culture and geographical trends of France, enable students rounderstancl the country better

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Good morningn and Good afternoon, by Cathy Turner seem quite the fashioni' in Mr. Sojos' class. Mr. Sojos is a first year Spanish teacher, whose homeland is far away, Cuenca, Ecuador. A well-equipped language laboratory encourages stu- dents to imitate vowel sounds correctly. Teachers use movies and slides to make the history and customs more realistic to language scholars. Mrs. Reed is engrossed in listening to the playback of a tape recording of voices of students in her French class. . S ,W .., , , was 1 t A , ei. W , gin'-' ' 1. ' f ' . r5.z115?'is1:?! :aff ' ' 1 4. W I ' few. Q . 4-s ' W ,. 9 Mr. Brown begins his German class by telling about the program for each day and for each week. 47