West Albany High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Albany, OR)

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Dinners, exchange students increase foreign language interest Learning a language takes time, doing vocabulary exercises and practicing a lot. Students at West could choose to study Latin, Spanish, or French. Ninth grade students came to the high school for first year classes. Part of learning a language is learning about the culture where that language is spoken. Spanish students got a boost in interest from two exchange students this year. Third year French students had dinners with French cuisine to heighten their acquaintance with the customs of France. A Latin banquet, togas and all, was a high point for Latin students. Marilyn Peterson Keith Hunter Anne Tcllvik Latin students exchange conversation with Mrs. Peterson. no

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. A . P.E. classes promote variety of sports At Left: John Rudolph and Rob Phillips guard each other in basketball. Belov : A P.E. student clears the high bar. P.E. students enjoyed a variety of sports in their classes, ranging from murder ball to badminton. Tennis was a sport that almost all of the classes had fun playing and it also gave them a chance to get out in the spring sunshine. Miss Lowell tried something new and introduced yoga to her girls classes. The girls found that it was hard but fun. 109

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School runs well with extra help Russell Pommier Fred Smith Clockwise From Above: Mr. Pommier . . . . . . lovable. Mr. Smith pauses a moment Mr. Smith and Mr. Pommier were very helpful to many of the students at West. Mr. Pommier ran lie library efficiently with the lelp of his aids and furnished information about books and reference materials. Mr. Smith who vas in charge of Special Oppor-unities, also helped students ind those much needed jobs for joth summer and during school.