St Ferdinand High School - Crusader Yearbook (Ferdinand, IN)

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Languages Become Vital Part of Curriculum With the increasing interest in and the need for foreign languages in college, the CRUSADERS are tak- ing every advantage of our foreign language department. For the first time, Spanish II is being taught by Sister Mary James. Latin I and II are being taught by a newcomer” toS.F.H.S. this year. Mr. William King has taken over the duties of our Latin teacher. Almost every class is represented in his Latin courses. In the German department, Sister M. Damian is using tape recordings, records, and other new equipment in- volved in the new methods of teaching foreign lan- guages. In German class, John Keller, Luella Wilmes, Tom Heilers, and Sister M. Damian enjoy conversations in German. During Spanish II class, Sister Mary James looks on as Carol Verkamp writes Spanish sentences on the board. Teaching Latin II, Mr. William King explains to his class the conjugation of the Latin verbs.

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The general music class studies the historical periods from Greek music to modern jazz. This also includes the study of the lives of great composers and their works. Students listen to records, study composers’ styles, and perform various kinds of choral works. Singing is an integral part of the class. This year’s class made a special study of the development of mu- sical instruments. Art appreciation students became acquainted with over two hundred artists and their works. The elements of art, line, color, shape, and form, are taught and include actual work with various mediums, such as, charcoal, water color, collage, and other crafts. This year, S.F.H.S. art students spent six weeks working with ceramics. This venture was made possi- ble by the addition of a kiln in the art department. Students in general music class are pictured with the instruments they themselves made as a class assign- ment after an intensive study of the development of musical instruments. Art and Music Encourage of Beauty Appreciation Mary Mundy looks on as Janice Hedinger puts the fin- ishing touches to her first water color painting. David Meyer, assisted by Sister Mary Eve, removes his statue from the mold while Janice Hedinger, Mary Jo Hulsman, Marie Meyer, and Mary Mundy glaze their statues in preparation for firing in the kiln. 12

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English Is Given Special Emphasis at S.F.H.S. Upon entering the English classes at SFHS, the freshmen become acquainted with the various types of literature. During the sophomore year there is an in- tensified course in English grammar along with the study of literature. Juniors specialize in American lit- erature while the seniors concentrate on English and world literature. In all four years a special emphasis is placed on the ability to compose and develop all the different types of literature. With the aid of films, records, tapes, and prac- tice in public speaking, the students are becoming bet- ter prepared to face the future with a greater knowledge and appreciation of their English language. In the senior World Lit class. Sister Mary Dominic and James Weyer answer John Lubbers' question on the great epic, Beowulf. In Sister Mary Boniface's sophomore English class, Sam Schaeffer analyzes his diagram to the class. 14