Whitmer High School - Oracle Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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Darlene DeNune seems to deny Melville’s picture of a powerful white whale, as she calmly picks one up to show the class. Fears diminish as speech develops poise. One of the two journalism classes prints the school newspaper, Panther’s Pause, and the other edits the yearbook, the Oracle. The English program includes not only courses design- ed to teach students how to communicate effectively by Mrs. Elaine Shaw — English, Ambition — to teach music, physical education, Ap- preciates — classical music, Peeve — questionnaires. Jalan Aufderheide — English, Thespians, Ambition — to write, Appreciates — ‘’My own poetry,” Peeve — carelessness. writing, but also how to express clearly their ideas by speaking. Besides the correct mechanical pronunciations and phrasings, students also learn proper outline and notetaking procedures. Mrs. Mary Ann Stutz — English, F.T.A., Ambition — to be an English teacher, Appreciates — modern art, any type theater, Peeve — generalizing.

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Mrs. Margaret Towe — English, Ambi- Zina Albert — English, Ambition — to tion — to be a teacher or a nurse, Ap- sip tea with the Queen of England, Ap- preciates — art, gardening, Peeve — ir- preciates — languages, since they reveal responsible people. character, Peeve — people who are bored. Mrs. Margaret Koon — English, Bible Club, Ambition — to be a social worker, Appreciates — music, Peeve — tardy stu- dents. Composition reveals hidden talents. The semester composition course is concerned mainly with the mechanics of the art of good writing. Special emphasis is placed on the composition needs of college- bound students. Varied assignments are made so that students may be familiar with the most common types Composition students learned to develop an idea quickly and write it down clearly and concisely by writing impromptu themes. An idea “stimulus” was furnished by the stu- dents or teacher each day. After the themes were written they were exchanged with other classmates and the teacher for criticism. On this day the class assembled a life preserver, a copy of 1984, and an arrow to form a group “stimulus.” 12 of college assignments. A second semester of creative writing is offered. Students are introduced to different composition styles in both prose and poetry, and they are encouraged to develop styles of their own. Mrs. Judith Dearbaugh — English, Pep Club, Ambition — to teach, Appreciates — Broadway albums and musicals, Peeve — irresponsible students.

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Mrs. Helen Dennis — English, Oracle, Anne Kingsley — English, Quill and Mrs. Connie Bueter — English, Ambition Ambition — to be a nurse or librarian, Scroll, newspaper, Ambition — to be a — to be a teacher, Appreciates — Appreciates — students who follow in- foreign news correspondent, Appreciates drama, musical comedy, modern jazz, structions, Peeve — pessimists. — sports, reading, Peeve — inconsiderate Peeve — a cluttered desk.” people. Literature opens doors to the world. Sophomore English stresses the principles of English and provides students with a broad background in lit- erature. Several weeks of the year are spent on grammar, and classes also use a grammar work- book. Background material includes the study of knowledge of ancient Greek and Roman characters is useful when references to them are found in books and poems. The sophomore program requires the reading of Silas Marner, A Tale of Two Cities, and Julius Caesar. Students also make poetry anthologies each year. Early in the year, the classes are taken to the library and are taught how to use it correctly. This knowledge is useful, especially during the junior year when more re- search work is assigned. Although only Moby Dick is required reading, less class time is spent on grammar. Greater emphasis is placed on selections from the Amer- ican literature book. Many essay contests are open to juniors. These prepare them for the increased amount of original composition done in senior English. More library and research work prepare students for college assign- ments. The whole year’s study of British literature is mainly the study of poetry, and students themselves try their hand at writing in the styles of poets whom they study. All classes read Hamlet, MacBeth, and David Copperfield, which are required, and an as- sorted selection of works which varies from class to class. To help them decide on a topic for their own poetry anthologies, Chryss Mavrides and Diana Reimschussel examine some that have been done by students in the past. Lawrence Rochelle — English, Jr. FTA, Bowling, Ambition — to own a fireman’s Dalmation, Appreciates — a long Russian novel, Peeve — “TV’s intellectual pap.”