West Lafayette High School - Scarlet and Gray Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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The speech makers especially like broadcasting. Under the direction of Mrs. Mueller they give excellent programs month- ly over WBAA of Purdue. Besides the plays carefully planned in timing and effect, a program of poetry accompanied with music was widely praised. Debating is one of the highlights of the English classes. Through actual practice the mechanics ot debating are learned painlessly and thoroughly. ln this manner students are trained in extemporaneous speaking and in thinking on their feet.

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FACULTY GUIDANCE The offices on either side of Mr. Floyd's are those of Miss Sinks and Mr. Tucker-Dean of Girls and Dean of Boys. In these two rooms you will always find students-conferring about activities, grades, or vocations, reading the college catalogues, or just talking with one or the other of the deans, It is here that a student can meet representatives of colleges, and with the help of Miss Sinks or Mr. Tucker may make the choices which will decide the course of his future. In our deans we have two sincere and understanding advisors. MR. LESLIE TUCKER MISS RUTH SINKS N-q..,,.

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GREEK TO ME LANGUAGE ARTS Through requirements or choice we have all come in con- tact with the language arts. The English classes are taught by Miss Sinks, Mrs. Mueller, or Mrs. Mason. We know we are getting educated when we begin to recognize transitive verbs and adverbial clauses, and to be able to quote Macbeth gives us secret delight. Speech becomes a fascinating subject under the guidance of Mrs. Mueller. Whether the assignment is a business inter- view, an extemporaneous speech, or a debating project, we receive valuable experience in self-confidence and poise. Because of the development in foreign affairs, our interest in German has arisen. Mr. Eddy's students learn not only an- other language but also the characteristics of a people signifi- cant to '42 and you. Miss Coulter has developed an interesting phase of Latin study involving the lives and customs of the ancient Romans. The annual Roman dinner has become traditional. Only this year was Spanish added to the curriculum with Miss Beth McCloud holding her classes in the junior High School Building.