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ENGLISH
The English language is the most utilized tool in our lives. It is used in all forms of communication ranging from books to radio to informal con­ versation. Although we use English so much, we do not use it perfectly. Through the English department, we can learn to write better, speak more eloquently and express our thoughts more concisely.
This is done throughout a student’s career at Wardlaw-Hartridge. Mr. Ro­ bert Paoli, head of the English depart­ ment, feels that “ the development of skills in writing, reading and vocab­ ulary” are the basic responsibilities of his department. The English depart­ ment also concentrates on exposing students to literary works. For exam­ ple, a group of English students re­ cently saw the play, ST. JOAN. Stu­ dents are also required to read a num­ ber of prominent novels, plays and poems during the year.
To improve the students’ oral skills, Mrs. Gubelman teaches public speak­ ing. She concentrates on teaching the fundamentals of correct speech and giving the students confidence in pub­ lic.
Because the study of English under­ lies all learning, the English teachers urge students to learn more outside of school. As Mrs. Gubelman comment­ ed, “ The ideal of every English teacher is to awaken a love for and an under­ standing of one’s native language.” When a student becomes hungry for more knowledge, the teachers know they have succeeded.
Robert A. Paoli-Department Head-English RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, B.A., M.A.
Barbara Gubelman BRYN MAWR, B.A. YALE UNIVERSITY, M.A.
Jacques E. LeGrand
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, B.A., M.ED.
Alexander McDougall
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH, M.A
Alice Y. McMullen
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, B.A.
Benedict Tantillo, III
WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE, B.A.
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