Van Wert High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Van Wert, OH)

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Speech and Languages Offer Above: The Brickner twins find it necessary to pass along this important message in English IX. Below: Mrs. Jarvis undoubtedly finds the assistance of these three gentlemen very helpful in teaching Senior English. The boys are: Vern Oechsle, Gary Etzler, and Rick Counsellor. Miss Lown looks on as Paul Gilliland and Mary Am Shackley look up the definition of a word in this Eng lish X class. One of the most important departments in our school is the English Department. Correctness in our language is of vital importance in communicat- ing properly with our fellow man. The English classes at Van Wert High carry out this task effi- ciently. English is required for the first three years; English IV can be studied by those interested in English Literature and perfecting their study of our language. If you don ' t already know it, Mrs. Saylor will soon tell you that the library is a place for research and study.

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Science and Math Are Vital in Nation ' s Progress Upper left: Gary Riggs gives a demonstration in front of the class explaining the construction of a right triangle. Upper right: Karen Linser and Mr. Speith observe Tom Bebout ' s experiment with weights and measures. Left: Ronnie Hartman and Mr. Livingston study the process of photosynthesis using living plants. Lower: Dick Bollenbacher is ready with the fire extin- guisher in case anything goes wrong with this chemistry experiment giving off intense heat. Grace Pheneger and Earl Sherburn watch from behind.

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Instruction in Accurate Expression Jean Campton illustrates the use of gestur logue given in speech class. French and Latin have stimulated an interest in foreign languages. Two years of French and four years of Latin are offered to students. A Latin Club, dealing with lives and customs of ancient times, adds further knowledge in this field. In Latin class. Penny Kephart and Mrs. White examine this example of ancient culture, The Winged Victory. Of great help to French students practicing pronuncia- tion is the tape recorder, used here by Hal Scott and Mrs. Brooks.