Thomas A Edison High School - Talon Yearbook (Fairfax County, VA)

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During Edison’s second year, language studies were made more practical with extended use of the new Audio- lingual Method. However, textbook study was still used to subordinate the A.L.M. studies. Extensive use was made of Edison’s modern and efficient language laboratory. Any student is eligible to start any of the four of French and Spanish, thfee of German, or two years of Latin. Stu¬ dents, however, failing to uphold at least a “C” average are not advised to continue. The goal of the language department is to help the students learn and understand the language in such a way that it can be practically applied. Some history and cul¬ ture, exploration of native traditions and other pertinent topics are included in each course to stimulate and sustain interest among the students. French students learn by listening in a well equipped language lab. MISS JOAN CERRA MISS ANN GIBBONS MR. GLEN HENTON Department Head MRS. CECIL LEWIS MRS. JOANNE NITZ MRS. ALICE PAULI 27

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Joyce Thompson puts finishing touches on a French display Mrs. Pauli’s German III class reviews their A.L.M. dialogues, case. Language Students Strive for Oral and Written Fluency Steve Bray, Doug Sinclair, Jerry Green, Gary Will, Karen Warner, Marty Corso and Susan Summerlin learn and record Spanish songs as part of the Spanish class curriculum. “Let’s see, who shall I listen to now?” ponders French teacher. Miss Cerra. 26

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MR. DOYLE CATLETT Choral Director Combined choruses jointly perform at Capitol Rotunda. Chorus in the operetta, Down in the Valley, provide a singing narration. Senate Rotunda Performance Highlights Choruses’ Activities It’s a segregated day for the mixed chorus as Mr. Catlett directs only the boys. Doyle C. Catlett’s direction coordinated the four choruses into a fine musical group. The two girls’ choruses and the two mixed choruses received adequate musical instruction as well as participating in many extracurricular activities. Many excellent programs were presented by the choruses, the highlight of the year being a presentation in the U.S. Senate Rotunda. Mr. Catlett taught not only the basics of music to his classes, but concentrated on such subjects as volume and breath control. The choruses benefited from this training, and the result was a group whose productions were char¬ acterized by both quality and harmony. 28