Waterford High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Waterford, CT)

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Communication Becomes A Necessity. The advances in transportation and communication during the last few decades have made this truly None Worldf, bringing distant nations and peoples closer together. This unity requires greater understanding among countries, an understanding which can only be reached and maintained through the ability to com- municatee-to speak the language and appreciate the culture of other peoples. V The language department of Waterford High School has this objective in mind: It offers instruction in French, German, Spanish, and Latin, and provides a taste of the culture of these people. CAROLINE KINNEY French 1, II, 111, ivg AFS? W- GP-EGG ANGUM Department Chairman Frenchg J.V. Soccer Coach SALLY BETTS ELSA CROSSLEY Joanne Smith and Jane Bulford act out a translation in Latin class. ln order to understand Latin, from which so much English descends, it is essential to learn about ancient Roman culture. FAY DALY PAM HERMANN Spanishg Basque Club German, English Lating Latin Club SPHI1iSh I, II, IH, IVQ Basque Club

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As The World Comes Closer Together, In the language lab such auditory aids as microphones and tapes serve in help- ing the student in speaking or inter- preting foreign languages. Here, Terry Kolb responds in Spanish to questions on a tape. An important phase in learning a language is familiarity with the culture of its native country. Here a poster advertising Spanish bull fighting is indicative of the old and new Spanish culture.

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Fine Arts Give Creativit To Mechanized World Debbie Hall, Mabel Terry, Susan Preston and Christine McFee sketch by the south wing stairway. Learning to dis- cipline the line, students go on to attempt originality. Only A student encounters the problems in drawing the human form as he sketches modelsg Richard Murallo and Judy Sarayusa. by encountering the problems of creation can they gain appreciation for a true work of art. The truly liberal education provides for the enjoy- ment of the good life and for an appreciation of the arts. Although some Waterford students will enter the field of fine arts, most art and music students study these subjects to enrich their own lives and to develop skills which will give them personal satisfaction. Beginners in art learn drawing and study the mas- terpieces of the past. The more advanced pupil studies techniques of watercolor and oil, anatomy and design. The student of vocal music learns voice harmony and the skill of reading music while he enjoys the pleasure of singing with others. In band, the ability to play an instrument is coupled with marching band drills, which add color to sports events. The automated future will provide many hours of leisure, and it is our responsibility to use it well. if,'..m,f - miam- Q . W' fe 1 0 152 1 9'-fs