Upper Arlington High School - Norwester Yearbook (Upper Arlington, OH)

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German teacher Mr David GUI discovers that a |oke brings a smile no matter what the language During a review day In French II, Miss Angela Phillip help sophomore Kris Millisor decipher some foreiuwords Mr Dan Donovan Mr David Gill Mr Robert Hawfcint Mrs Carol Kokai Ms Judith Krter Mr Tracy Ludy Mr L»sa Markovich Mis Angela Phillip Mr William Witney FACULTY FIELDS: Mra. Virginia Ballinger: Spanish II, III. Mr. Richard Beery: Spanish II. Ill; Mr . Jan Dailey: French I. III. V Mr. Dan Donovan: Etymology. Mr David Gill: German II. III. IV. V. Mr. Robert Hawkina: Spanish I. IV'. Mra. Carol Kokai: Spanish I II. V, Mb. Judith Markovich: French II. Spanijh I Mia Angela Phillipa: French II. III. Mr. William Witney: i •. i nm I, II • Foreign Language 165

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■ Familiarizing ■ The Foreign The ability to understand others and to make oneself understood is essential to daily living. Without the basic skills of communication, a person is, in a sense, separated from others, as there is very little he can effectively express nonverbally. Herein lies the importance of learning a foreign language. There are four foreign languages offered at the high school — French, Spanish, German, and Latin. It often takes years of study and practice to be able to converse intelligibly; thus students are encouraged to elect at least four years of the same language. French classes begin with learning basic vocabulary and speaking skills and progress to classes where French is spoken almost exclusively. In upper level courses, students study French culture extensively and also review several short stories, novels, and plays. Spanish students devote the first two years of their study to developing speaking and comprehension skills and also investigating the culture of Latin America. More advanced classes study the culture of Spain and review Spanish literary works. Students studying German become skilled in both conversation and written comprehension, but a study of art, music, and food is also included in order to gain an appreciation for German culture. Latin classes focus on the basic language skills and also acquire an understanding of mythology, history, and Roman culture. Each class differs in subject matter, but all classes aid in the communication with and the understanding of other people in the world. 164 Foreign Language

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r Shaping Personal and Artistic Growth Many high school students spend their entire day simply absorbing information in each of their classes. They wander to and fro as nothing more than passive receptacles of stored knowledge. But this passivity is rarely the case among students in the creative arts department. For these people, art and music serve as a means of personal expres-sion and creative development. There are many options for students with an artistic interest. For one who enjoys music, there are several choirs and ensembles available There are also the many bands and orchestras for those skilled in playing a particular instrument. Both sets of groups perform in several concerts and competitions during the school year. The school also accommodates those among the student body with a personal interest in the visual arts. Visual Art Mil, ceramics, crafts, and photography are a few of the courses offered for aspiring young artists. Many of the projects completed in these various courses can be seen proudly displayed throughout the school. Despite the particular course, each student is encouraged to develop his individual talents, and many find this challenge greatly rewarding. 166 Creative Arti