The MV Current

The MV Current

Should Hearing People Teach ASL?

Neve O'Brien, MVC writer April 14, 2023

American Sign Language (often abbreviated as ASL) is a visual, non-spoken language used to communicate without the need to hear or speak. It is used by the hearing community and the deaf community alike....

MVHS celebrates world languages

Maggie Brown, MVC Editor-in-Chief May 10, 2018

On Friday, April 13, the world language classes of Mt. Vernon gathered in the gym for a celebration of language and culture. Art exhibits, games, and food were all part of this multicultural event that...

ASL honors are worth it

ASL honors are worth it

Ashley Offenbach, News Editor May 26, 2017

Graduating with American Sign Language Honors is well worth it because it gives many opportunities after graduation. I plan on minoring in ASL/English Interpreting in college, so doing this program...

No room for ASL 3

Maggie Brown, Managing Editor April 26, 2017

The foreign language department offers a variety of languages, including French, Spanish, and Mandarin. All three of these classes offer a 1 2 and 3 course, but there is one language where that is not...

Honors to ASL

Honors to ASL

Ashley Offenbach, News Editor April 11, 2017

American Sign Language was first offered as a foreign language last school year. It is a great opportunity for students to take a language other than Spanish or French. The students in ASL last year...

ASL class further explores the Deaf world

Carly McWilliams, Reviews Editor March 31, 2017

On February 14, students from the American Sign Language I and II classes experienced Deaf culture in the real world. Sixteen students, along with ASL teacher Mrs. Peterson, went on a tour of the Indiana...

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