Waukegan High School - Annual W Yearbook (Waukegan, IL)

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lingzlish literature holrl4 the interest nl these Seniors in Mrs. McLean? room, Senior 115, They ure, left to right, Dorothy Yumplot, Miles LutA ter, Betty Jean Hansen, john Maru- lqellu, Betty Sehlung, and Muriel Blumberg. Mrs Ruby Kirk Melueim, 4A-.RA Head of Department Elizabeth Crnine, 1.-X-ZA-.EA Helen Cunningham, IB-IA-.EA Elizabeth Hall, IA Yivizin Harnly, IA-ZA-.Sli Burlmarzi Helmkzimp, IA-ZA Julien Hills, 1B-BB Hazel Hurlhutt, IA-,SA Frances jones. IB-ZH-SH Eleanor Milmn, ZH-ZA Eva E. Oke, IH-AA--LA julia Osling, 1.-X-.GB-.SA M. G, Thompson, 2B-1B Ellen Tidy, 215-4B-4A Laura Trevenen, IA-.ir-X Marjorie li. Withzirn, IA-SA Z5 -in

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nglish lasses mphasize callin Miss Barbara Helmkamp directs an ambitious Seniors take their English seriously in Miss Craines class group of Sophomores in Junior 240 Senior 104. Aus - .. WWWMM- . 1 xv 3 5? , ti- 11 axi s . ' DTI?-v. ' ' Qv r -,E . ,,,-fa -.. '-., 5 i3 'f' 5 'r-H 41 if -s. X '.,.gg l A. ..., Mm. . Wi-li i 424 ' lift? T x vw 1 - N attempting to interpret the events of today, everyone who reads books, magazines, or newspapers needs a knowledge of how others have lived and survived difficulties. Books that increase our capacity for understanding the lives of others, books that develop our appreciaf tion of beauty in common things, and books that call attention to the finer experiences of life-all of these have a definite place in the present scheme of affairs because they enable a person to judge more fairly and to evaluate more accurately the significance of events both trivial and important. An abundance of reading material, if it is easily accessible, will promote wider and more intelligent reading. The English department, this sem' ester, inaugurated a program for classroom libraries. Through contrif butions made by students in all English classes approximately three hundred books: fiction, nonffiction, and biography have been purchased and put into circulation. This arrangement facilitates guidance in the selection of books suited to the individual. The ultimate objective is to develop a genuine love for reading, to kindle a desire to continue reading both for information and for enjoyment. 24

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. Elf' I-as Stress Stud of Foreign anguages .6 'F 3. 2 'F' z 2 S B' fi' 2. Q 'E' 2 4- 2645 49 If 'Rela y 49 A84 fhl 'fy en o 1- lays' oun'1 'J W' DUI X EARNING a foreign language efficiently is a matter of vital importance in America today, a patriotic duty. Both patriotism and common sense demand that we heed the words of Mr. Welles and Mr. Rockef feller - Help defend and strengthen America by learning a foreign language. A knowledge of foreign languages, of foreign countries and peoples promotes international understanding, tolerance, and good will. Never have we Americans been so internationally minded. One who has studied languages is better qualified to appreciate and enjoy at first hand the literature, the history, and the culture of a country other than his own. Acquaintance with foreign cultures arouses sympathy for and understanding of foreign peoples. A man with the broadest culture has the advantage over one less equipped. Emperor Charles V said, You are worth as many men as you know languages. The study of foreign languages improves one's own language. It inf creases ability in the accurate and intelligent use of English because it increases knowledge of the derivations and meanings of English words, and of the principles of English grammar. Reading a foreign language offers opportunity for more attention to detailed exactness in choice of words and meaning. The study of foreign languages prepares for public professional life. Foreign language knowledge is a primary requirement of positions in American foreign service, journalism, social service, and lnterpreterships fcourts, hospitals, immigration service, language bureaus, stores, travel agencies, and wars servicej. Foreign languages are an asset in achieving success in advertising, army service, art dealing, dramatic art, bookfselling, library work, medi- cine, music, printing, radio announcing, broadcasting, aviation, and scientific research. They train citizens for taking part in world. society and world affairs. BELOW, left to right: Ruth Allen, Lating Marian Coy, Spanishg Lu C. Gayton, Latin, June E. Linderman, Lating Evelyn Rummel, Spanish, Frances Weiss, French. E 2 6 '