Wausau High School - Wahiscan Yearbook (Wausau, WI)

Page 24 text:

,fd W. . I t 'A f .- l'bN . 2 t , .- ,. ..f tt. t ft- s 4 iii as A v Ex 'Ire my N 2 3 0 0 . fs? ' A -' . ' , W fi ,, VT' V:---:' U - --, A 1 Y, I V LE.: Q' : L ix v Eil g A Constance Eckhoff I Josephine if Da! in 1 Halsor Joan Hoard Eunice Kyllo Madge Moody Nancy Nadolski Inez Nelson George Rosenhau CI' Seniors, Karen Olson and Jim Carl, touch upon the beginnings of literature in their English literature class as shown here by Miss Ross. X Juniors. like Dabney Mergendahl, learn of the complex- ities of newspaper type in Mr. Rosenhauer's Journalism classes. tudents Strive for When necessity moves us to speak, write, read, or think, we have at our fingertips an invaluable tool-the English language. So that we may better use this tool, the English Department at Wausau Senior High works unceasingly to impart to us, the students, a more complete knowledge of our lan- guage. ln our English curriculum we are offered a wide range of subjects. All three years of high school we are given courses that stress the fundamental ideas of grammar and literature. However, in our last two years, we are given an opportunity to specialize in our studies, according to our particular interests. We cannot imprint enough upon our minds the importance of a well-rounded background which will enable us to better communicate with each other. We, the students, as well as the teachers strive for excellence in self-expression.

Page 23 text:

cademie tudies Provide Valuable Knowledge Students here are making use of our well-equipped library. ln order for the many qualities of a student to be strengthened and broadened, the academic pro- gram of Wausau Senior High has been developed into one of wide and varied scope. This program completely covers the subject matter required in the college preparatory and vocational training courses. if 'M' X. ' 4 X . t ssrr L ,gg 'U' Eff -f Larry Emma Jeanne Furr Larson Wendgrf ln any and all high schools, academic instruction is the primary concern. To insure that knowledge will be effectively gained, the instruction must be kept interesting, challenging, and on the intellectual level of all students. This task falls on the shoulders of the teachers, whose responsibility it is to help students gain an understanding of fundamental knowledge as well as beneficial attitudes and ideas. In addition to these things, they must also show the students how to put this knowledge to construc- tive use. This section, therefore, is dedicated to the ad- ministration of Wausau Senior High, and to the qualified instructors who make up our fine faculty. Students here give an excellent example of how the valuable knowledge acquired during thc high school years can be fleXiblY applied to our daily life. it-,.,,,.,. Ig, 3, .g,,,,. , ,... ,.

Page 25 text:

As sophomores, we begin building the foundation upon which more complex forms of grammar and literature will be based. In English III we study to perfect the basic rules of composition. English IV gives us our first sample of Shakespeare. As juniors, English V offers a study of the more advanced forms of composition. However, special- ized studies like Journalism, Drama, and Speech are available for those who have such particular in- terests. English VI is a complete study of American literature from its beginning in 1607 to its rebirth in the 20th century. As seniors, English VII offers us a choice of either fundamental or advanced composition. In all composition classes, seniors are required to write a senior theme as a conclusion to their high school career. In English VIII we make a detailed study of the works of English authors from Chaucer to Shaw. Jan Hettinga and Anne Nelson act out a scene from a very popular play 'in Acting class while Miss Stelma hoske looks on with overwhelming enthusiasm. Excellent elf-Expression As seniors, students are required to show their abilities in writing a senior theme. Mr. Schumacher helps Joyce Gotski by recommending additions and changes. As seen in the background, Dave Doty and Tim O'Leary seem to be enjoying themselves. -+-ii, Arlene Ross Franklin Schumacher Susan Tobie Clifford Westlund Isabelle Stelmahoske Margaret Zielsdorf 5