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E nglish Choices Help
Preparation
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ultifariaus - having a wide variet1
or great diversity. An unusual word, but i·
best described the English department.
The requirements for graduation in-
cluded four years of English . The depart-
ment offered 24 different courses. Conse-
quently, after English 9 and 10, the student:
were often relieved and somewhat bafflec
by the choices of literature. composition
and electives. Most of these were one se·
mester in length, with the purpose of pre-
paring the students for a college format.
The department head, Linda Boyer
said the reason for such a variety was tc
continue the district philosophy " to incor-
porate requirements and options." Provid-
Surprise visits were helpful in adding interest to clas-
ses . " Willa Cather" makes time for a brief interview ing a range of choices stressed responsibil -
with teacher Linda Boyer's A.P. English course. (D. Turn- ity paired with guidelines for graduation.
quist) Variety was also important within the
Sometimes being alone and comfortable helped the courses. Teachers often tried to add inter-
creative flow. Junior Felicia Kirke isolates herself in Col- esting twists. However. sometimes the stu-
lege Prep Composition. (J. Brundage) dents took that responsibility into their owr
hands. For example, the sixth hour A.P . En-
glish class decided that during their study
of My Antonia. a visit from author Wille
Cather would be beneficial to their under-
standing. Senior Renee Mitchell arrangec
the visit. She brought the bust from the li-
brary and friends had it touched up for the
"interview."
An example of the teachers adding tc
the interest was in sophomore Englisr
courses. After reading the Greek play Me-
dea. groups were formed to create news-
papers. plays, or special Greek food.
The department had teachers that
were quite unique as well. There were 21
and one half English teachers. Although
some students may have felt they had the
half, the actual reason was instructor Karc
Smith who taught both English and Social
Studies. Once again, the department had
proven to be multifarious in both people
and courses. _/
-Mardra Wright-
English can be tricky, especially finding the " right
word" or correct mechanics. Teacher Jan Fischer
works with Junior Scott Thor to complete the perfect
paper. (A. Davis)
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