By: Jack Wilford | Photo Editor –
Paul Smith teaches Holocaust Literature, a class he considers as “an R – rated course that deals with mature content. Our world made a promise when the Holocaust ended; ‘Never Again’.”
We have done a poor job of that as we have had numerous genocides since. We also live in a world where hatred and bigotry still remain. The class is centered on the belief that it is difficult to hate someone you break bread with.
“The class itself is just such an eye opener, it really changes your perspective on things, and how you view the world,” said senior Mason Eltiste.
A variety of contemporary social issues will be explored through Holocaust Lit. Students will learn the history of anti-Semitism, read several nonfiction pieces of literature and apply this to present-day society. Discussion, reading, research, and writing will be employed throughout the semester. Students can expect their values, opinions, beliefs, prejudices, biases to be challenged.
Literature thru Film:
Literature Thru Film is a course designed to expose students to the evolution of film from its earliest origins, over a century ago, to today. Students have the opportunity to learn the language of film and explore the impact of movies on culture and vice versa, through much discussion, writing and the chance to view many films from a variety of genres.
It’s a course that leaves parents saying: “I wish they’d had this kind of class when I went to school!” said long-time Lit thru Film teacher, Tim Tidball.
Lit thru Film is counted as an English credit class, which is why many seniors try to get it into their schedule.
“I took it because I love watching movies and I have to have this class to graduate,” said senior Mia Lahmon.
Lit thru film explores movies of all generes.
Weight Training:
Weight Training is a very popular class here at LSE for students with significant experience in lifting weights, all the way down to first time lifters.
“We learn basic free weight technique, and students also gain knowledge of specific muscle groups and what activities or lifts strengthen those muscles,” said Weight Training teacher Kara Graham
“What we are supposed to learn in weight training is how to lift weights with physically injuring yourself,” said senior James Armbrust.
A day in weight training consists of completing different sets of lifts whether they be bench presses, push presses, and different kinds of squats.
Team Sports:
class as, “a class that that allows students to utilize, and build their physical skills, as well as learning about and engaging in various activities and Sports. Students can expect to learn about the rules, gameplay, and skills associated with several team sports. Students should know that this class tends to be a little more competitive when compared to other gym class.”
“I’ve only taken weight training, and those one’s aren’t fun, but team sports let me play football and basketball, and the sports that are fun to me,” said senior Alex Curran.
During the first half of the semester students tend to play the following sports:
Football, Softball, and Volleyball.
During the second half of the semester students tend to play the following sports:
Soccer, Basketball, and Ultimate Ball.
