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

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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.

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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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THE ARTISTIC TOUCH ART AND DRAMA Besides making sketches of each other, the art students study color, design, crafts, interior decoration, and history of art. They have at- tended state conventions of Feder- ated Art Clubs, exhibits of winning Scholastic contest material, art mu- seums, and the Purdue puttering shop as a part of their activities. The art room is equipped with a gaily be- spattered sink, an ironing board for textiles, a press for printing linoleum blocks, and a potter's wheel. Mrs. l-lammer, art supervisor, is also di- recting the work of the long contem- plated mural on the west wall of the cafeteria. Phil Demaree, the artist, in warm rich colors is completing a panorama of school life, past and present. Symbolical in meaning, we are awaiting with interest the final interpretation. Nearly everyone in our school has at one time or another felt the gentle touch of grease paint. lf he has escaped this, he has no doubt built flats, painted scenery, or tracked down a skunk or a pair of handcuffs for props. ln addition to the dramatics classes taught by Mrs. Mueller, there are opportunities to be in the cast of publicly performed plays. This year the season opened in December with the junior Play, Youth Takes Over, a drama of high school life, directed by Miss Brown. ln March came The Hoos- ier Schoolmaster, the Speech Arts Play, under the direction of Mrs. Mueller. The Seniors finished the year with two performances of Skid- ding, featuring Andy Hardy, and directed by Miss Sinks. .1- '