Thomas Carr Howe Community High School - Hilltopper Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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DEBATE TEAM— Fourth row— Bill Orr, Bill Herdrich. Third row— Teri Thomp- son, Lee Lyndes, Larry Rainey. Second row— Gary Benz, Fred Johnson, Don Coffin. First row— Stave Payne, Doug Runciman, John Richardson. College-bound seniors find advanced English courses an essential for entrance requirements. Bruce Beck, and English instructor, instills his senior students with a love of the English language. Howe ' s English department added two new courses this year to extend and encourage pupil interest. They are: Dra- matics I and II, and Debate I and II. Taught by Mr. Briggs, these courses offer training and experience for those competing in speech meets held at various schools throughout the year. English I through 6 are required for graduation and those on the academic diploma must take 7 and 8. During the odd semesters of English, grammar and composition are the main course of study, while the even semesters are devoted to literature. Also as a part of the Enlgish program, stu- dents must write a research paper in English 3 and 7, and a vocational theme in English 5. Also added this year, was an accelerated English 8 class for pupils preparing for college. Linda Chaney is giving a speech about the elaborate bird cage that she made out of tupperware spoons, straws, and flowers. She claims it was very easy to make even though it looks quite intricate. 18

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y Wayne Mellott— attended Ball State, Northwestern, University of Michigan, MS; Linda Milburn— attended Hanover and IU, AB ; Mary Pride— not pictured, at- tended Butler, BA; Shirley Smith— attended IU, BA ; Hal Tobin— attended Butler, BS; Jack Weaver— attended Ball State, BS, sponsors Chess Club. Mr. Clifford Anderson along with other teachers is shown preparing for his classes in the English office during his preparation period. In this time teachers give composition conferences and make-up tests. English Department explores new fields Members of the Howe television panel to discuss literature are: Back row— Steve Payne, Bonnie Graham, Doug Runciman, Janice Redick, Jan Tobias,- Front row— Frances Freeman, Abigail McWilliams, Barbara Otto, Cynthia McCloskay. Mr. Bruce Beck was the Howe mod- erator. Students were selected from English 7AP class. Don Coffin calmly and confidently presents his iews for his side of the debate while his opponent. Larry Re ne listens carefully so he will be able to retaliate.

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i c, ■ n 1 Speech offers students poise and confidence Janie Madinger, senior in Mr. Steven Briggs ' speech 1A class, is demonstrating her younger brother ' s Mouse Trap Game for her speech to demonstrate. Students give various types of speeches and often use objects to demonstrate their ideas. NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE-Back row-S. Payne. F. Johnson, S. Sirmin, L. Lyndes, J. Richardson, D. Coffin, D. Runciman. Second row— M. Lagenaur, J. Fine, B. Orr, T. Thompson, T. Roda, L. Rainey. First row— B. Puschmann, L. Sugioka, M. Sect Hendrich, S. Applegate. Mr. Steven Briggs is the faculty sponsor. Mr. Tobin, in one of his familiar poses, is contemplating the answer to C e ;• •-? r.:- zling questions students ask. English pupils ask many questions each day pertain ng to some facets of our language.