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

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Foreign Language The Foreign Language Department includes the study of Spanish, French, Latin and German. Each program con- sists of grammar, actual speech and history. Students use the language lab to assist them in understanding their second languages. Among the activities of the year was a trip to La Tour res- taurant by the French classes for a French meal. Mr. Raymond Hulce, de- partment head, sent three of his ad- vanced Spanish students, Elaine Lage- naur, Terrj- Bevis, and Judi Rollins to participate in the I.L ' . Honors Program for Foreign Study Abroad. They spent a summer in Mexico using only the Spanish language.

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English The English Department continues to flourish with the use of phase-elec- tives. New electives were offered as well as the older ones. These courses give the students an opportunity to branch away from the traditional English format and concentrate on par- ticular areas of interest. Among the newest electives established was the Performing Arts class taught by Mrs. Baker. This class is designed for the ad- vanced drama students who enjoy per- forming before various audiences. Par- ticipating students are selected through auditions. Visuals was another new course, giving the student a chance to understand the processes in- volved in the actual filming of pro- grams. The student also learns about and experiments with cameras. Mr. Bruce Beck, department head, aids in developing the kinds of interesting class electives which appeal most to the student body. A. Library Experience teaches students how to use the library with € B. English students use board to aid lessons. C. American literature, color it black D. Video equipment is iised often in English courses. E. Mrs. Kafoure sits at controls of new language lab. F. French students perform their own Christmas play. G. A rear view of the language lab. New equipment used constantly. H. Mr. Hulce relaxes with interested students in advanced Spanish. I. French students puzzle over new vocabulaiy. m

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Science Department The Howe Science Department has undergone a great change in the past year. Not only has it initiated new courses, but is is becoming a depart- ment where students are allowed to work on their own and work at their own speed. Many classes, especially those in chemistry, are allowed to do so. This new method seemed to work well for the students really enjoyed class. A. Mr. Jessup helps students understand their worksheets. B. Physics students work together on experiments. C. Science seminar includes honor students Patty Allen, Jim Trees, Jeff Welch, Debbie Smith, Warren Dickenson, Richard Cor- raan, and Randy Clinard. D. Earth science class takes notes oyi another exciting educa- tional film. E. Biohgy students observe a live turtle. F. Sophomores make up a geometry test. G. Mitchell Cox listens attentively to his Math teacher. H. A final requires a concentrated effort by this student. I. Mrs. Paulin aids students with their homework. J. Jim Brown struggles to do his best on an Algebra 3 test.