U S Grant High School - General Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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the Written, Thought Displaying their knowledge of language and litera- ture is a job well-handled by U. S. Grant's English and language teachers. Longfellow, Sandburg, Shakespeare, and Browning, along with many other well-known poets, were studied thoroughly and completely by the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. Openings to the outside world are offered through the foreign language department. A fluent knowledge of foreign languages helps to prepare U. S. Grant stu- dents for college and better job opportunities. Classes conducted in Latin, Spanish, and French help the stu- dents to widen their interest and broaden their knowl- edge of foreign peoples and their countries. One of Mrs. Richter's Classes listens attentiv to French narrative. ely r---sul The great books class discusses ma- terial contained in a recently read selection. Editors of the Grant Dispatch paste up galley proofs for publication. Mr. Collins records grades from a recent test.

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The Spoken Word . . . U. S. Grant helps to adjust students for the future and helps them to see the necessity of an education by offering excellent subjects in many fields such as French, English, Great Books, and many more. Shakespeare once said, There is a tide in the af- fairs of men which taken at the flood, leads on to for- tune. Once one has grasped the full importance of an education he has taken the first step toward acquiring a capacity for it. Making a pact with onself to set a goal and striving until it is found and achieved will help oneis de- termination grow even in the darkest moments. After one has accomplished his goal, he will have many memorable memories and he the proud possessor of a completed goal. Dehaters Pam Ellis and Bill Gill discuss plans for a future tournament. Beth Nail, Kathy Sandlin, and Linda Chapman add the final touches to yearbook copy before sending it to press. Mr. Chase shares some of his philosophy with his second hour class. ff Nancy Wilker- son and Bartow Bradley re- V hearse the cli- la mactic scene in Auntie Mamef'

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