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Newspaper Page TextYOU'VE HAD SOME EDUCATION? BUT CAN YOU REALLY READ? Let Reading Dynamics Show You How! (MEET PAT CONNOLLY HE'S A JUNIOR AT OSU ENGINEERING MAJOR Pat can read the average novel in a little under 40 minutes. Moreover, he can comprehend and recall what he's read. Pat Connelly is not a mental freak. Nor is he a naturally fast reader. He learned this revolutionary technique of rapid reading at the Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics Institute. Pat is one of our better students. He started the 8-lesson course at about 300 words per minute and had increased his rate 8 time after only 5 lessons. You may not learn to read quite as fast as Pat (and then again you might!) but the nationally known Reading Dynamics Institute guarantees that you'll at least triple your reading speed with good com prehension or receive a full tuition refund. Reading Dynamics does not use the skimming techniques commonly used in speed-reading cours es, nor does it use machines. Dynamic Reading uti- ; lizes the natural eye-hand co-ordination developed from infancy by using the hand as a "pacer" for the eye movements. PAT CONNOLLY ANSWERS TO SOME OF YOUR QUESTIONS QUESTIONS ANSWERS 1. How long is the course? .-.A normal class lasts eight weeks. 2. How many classes per week?---One, three hour class per week. 3 Is there homework? __Yes . . . Each student is required to practice an hour a day, six days a week. Much of this practice will be in 30 and 45 minute segments. * 4 Do the classes have to be taken in sequence? ..Yes . . . Each student is required to practice 50 minutes per day, six days a week. Much of this practice will be in 15 and 20 minute segments. 5. What if a student misses a class? .The student would notify the instructor and he would arrange for a make-up lesson. ■ 6 Is there an age limit? ----Yes ... Our program is designed for students from 13 years old and up. -a- am» ■ B "Reading dynamically is not easy. It takes a concentrated effort on the part of eflqh student. NO skill worth learning is easy. The student will get from the course what he puts into it. Our average Graduate of Reading Dynamics reads very effectively at 1800 words per minute. They find it very Gratifying and well worth their effort. (NOTE: Our Continuous Membership policy enables you to re I tiim to institute in the United States for further instruction or improvement of your skill. In other Free Demonstrations Will Be Held at the CENTRAL LANE YMCA 2055 Patterson St. MIRROR ROOM-8:00 P.M. Plan to Attend TONIGHT, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY September 20, 21, 22 FALL CLASS SCHEDULE TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Sept. 26th Sept. 27th Sept. 28th 3:30-6:30 p.m. 7:00-10:00 p.m. 3:30-6:30 p.m. 7:00-10:00 p.m. Classes meet once a week for three hours, for an 8-week period. Choose a class, day, and hour that will fit your schedule. Pre-Register Now Phone 344-3154 1355 Oak Street — 2nd floor United Pacific Bldg. words, Continuous Membership means that there is no limit to the number of times you can take the course or participate in the workshops, with out extra coat, once total payment has been made.'' OUR AVERAGE STUDENT READS J 4.5 TIMES FASTER THAN HIS STARTING SPEED Over 98% of Reading Dynamic* graduate* have increased their reading speed at least three times —with equal or better comprehension. Beginning Ending Name Rate Comp. Rate Comp. (wpm) (wpm) Robert Specht 268 77% 3022 78% Ruth Dressier 413 52% 1382 67% Clarence Wise 425 37% 1941 74% Kenneth Betterton 376 68% 1884 78% Larry Kitchel 456 63% 3180 85% Charles Krietz 387 70% 1681 78% Pat Gordinier 421 84% 1270 78% John Juilfs 356 86% 1852 89% Jim Vogt 443 66% 1540 71 /o Claudia Person 163 62% 2310 63% Guarantee We guarantee to increase the reading efficiency of each stu dent by AT LEAST THREE TIMES with equal or better com prehension. We will refund the entire tuition of any student who does not triple his reading efficiency as measured by the beglntng and subsequent tests, or the student may retake the course free of charge. A refund is conditional upon the student attending all classes or having made up missed ses sions with the teacher. The student must also have practiced the required number of hours, following the assignments as outlined by the teacher. The average student may expect a five-time increase in reading speed, and an improvement in compr-hension and recall. Any student who must withdraw from the course for any reason may re-enter any subsequent courses at any future time, at no additional cost READING DYNAMICS CLASS IN HIGH SPEED DRILL j NEW INSTRUCTOR ENTHUSIASTIC Mr. McGowan has spent five years teaching in the public educational system. He is a seasoned teacher with a fine background. Mr. McGowan served as President of the Sherman Cohnty Teacher Education Association, worked as a member of the Oregon Council for Curriculum Improvement, and was a member of the Oregon Principal's Association. He has an excellent knowledge of teaching and professional insight into the need for effective reading. EDITORIAL by Ladd McGowan—Institute Director After witnessing the performance of the students en rolled in this summer’s classes, I feel that Reading Dy namics is more than merely an advancement in effective reading. It is rapidly becoming one of the finest educa tional tools ever offered business and professional men, students, housewives or anyone interested in the excite ment of learning about the fast moving world in which we live through effective rapid reading. Its potential for our whole educational structure is summed up by Senator Talmadge of Georgia. “It is my opinion that if these techniques were instituted in the public and private schools of our country, it would be the greatest single ster> which we could take in educational progress.” The successful graduates—97% of all those who have enrolled—are destined to make one of the greatest col lective contributions to our economy. Tlielr contribution will be based on their own personal achievement, and their potential for individual gain is today greater than most of them ever thought possible. There is one dominant reason for this. The Reading Dynamics graduate has within his power the ability to Keep up with and utilize the accelerating outpouring of knowledge which Is available today in printed form. Simply to keep up with the rate of new information is a mighty challenge. It calls for the businessman, profes sional man and student to make certain lie has developed every possible personal skill to absorb what he must know for success. The Reading Dynamics graduate has mastered the most Important skill of all—the ability to read as fast as his brain allows, and to absorb this material with excellent 9 comprehension and recall. ■ He is ready for the challenee that lies ahead 1 (Reading Dynamics NEW 1355 OAK ST. 344-3154 Approved for State and Federal LOCATION 2nd floor United Pacific Bldg. Educational G.l. Benefits CERTIFIED PRIVATE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION • STATE OF OREGON . . __