Thornwood High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (South Holland, IL)

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Department chairman Richard Canonigo and the Foreign Language staff Worked together to influence more students to enroll in one of the four foreign languages offered. The students that took a foreign language had a generally favorable attitude toward the class, com- mented Spanish teacher, Mrs. Gertz. I think the students enjoy learning to speak another language. Most students found a foreign lan- guage not only culturally enriching, but also fun to learn. As a four year Spanish student explained, I like to listen to the radio and try to repeat in Spanish some of the things they say. Though the study involved hard Work, it also proved to be field trips to restaurants, movies, and muse- ums to help students understand the cultures of the countries and to speak the language. Above: Learning a foreign language isn't all studying as Elena Katsaros, Felicia Jenkins, and Stephanie Petrich discover when they put on a puppet show for French class. Above Right: Christina Wagner learns how to determine the day's weather in German, with the help of Mr. Jarosch. Right: Mr. Canonigds class listens attentive- ly as he explains the imperfect tense. 164 FOREIGN LANGUAGE

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The English department has got to be the most important in the school. How could you do the rest of your homework if you couldn't read or write? stated honors student, Laura Jablonski. The English department offered a large variety of classes, but the two most popular were American litera- ture and science fiction. Most kids choose these classes because they are connected with familiar subjects. With science fiction they usually want to satisfy their fantasies, felt English teacher, Ms. Penny Sil- kowski. Though some may consider the English department graduation re- quirements strict, English depart- ment chairman, Mr. Charles Breckle said, By learning these required skills the student can get a better understanding of the English lan- guage. English, as in previous years, not only helped students to meet gradu- ation requirements, but also helped to enrich and enlighten their minds. Above: After finding a deserted aisle in the library, and getting into a comfortable posi- tion, Sue Meginnis gets notes needed for her term paper. Above Left: Ross Pallay becomes deeply in- volved in reading about new writing tech- niques which may come in handy for his next assignment. Left: A group of English III Honors students participate in a group discussion as they con- tribute ideas towards a report on Winesburg, Ohio. ENGLISH 163

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Students learn foreign language can be fun. aims.. ,L g ., . ' gf? 85-, s-f 'f 1 Wffxs Q 'A A ff A Vqgxg A, i ..,, K Ail, .. .,i..,s-- L Krxx-Xt , 7' , 4-, .?n Above: Thornwood's Foreign Language de- partment is involved in a foreign exchange student program. Manuel Barragan, a student from Guadalajara, Mexico, relaxes in between classes. Above Right: Jim Beemster, Barb David, and Paul Rykiel compete in a Spanish vocabulary game as a part of a Spanish Il exercise. Above Left: Mary Krillic and Cheryl Stelmas- zek slice quiche as the rest of the class Waits to taste this famous French dish. Left: Mr. Tluczek teaches Lisa Villanueva and Tona Daganillo Spanish gestures in a be- ginner Spanish class. FOREIGN LANGUAGE 165