Andrew Lewis High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Salem, VA)

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a er the ancient language. MRS. ANNIE ALDRIDGE Randolph Macon, A.B., Columbia University, M.A., Latin. MISS SAMUELA DAVIDSON Radford College, B.S., Spanish. MRS. MARTHA LOGAN Agnes Scott, A.B., Latin, English. MISS CRYSTAL NEATHAWK Roanoke College, B.A., French. MRS. MARY RASH Roanoke College, B.A., French. MRS. CHERYL DUKE Mary Washington College, B.A., history, Spanish. longue to Surmount Latin, French and Spanish Small group study helps students to overcome the bewilderment of a foreign language. 29

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With the hope of someday being able to speak fluently one or more languages, stu¬ dents worked hard to overcome the trials of a different tongue. French, Spanish, and La¬ tin scholars were confronted with new books which abandoned the traditional grammar lessons in favor of use of the lan¬ guage in conversation and literature. In this way students learned fundamentals more by example than by memorization. Students of French participated in class plays, discussions, and songs. With the fes¬ tive enthusiasm of the Old Country, Spanish students struggled with conjugations and vocabulary lessons. This year saw the crea¬ tion of a Spanish Club, an organization long awaited by its interested scholars. Latin stu¬ dents delved into the ancient language, its history, and its effects on modern lan¬ guages. Roman scholars not only read about the Empire’s heroes and philosophers but indulged in their own merry-making—an authentic banquet with slaves and exotic entertainment. Fourth year Latin students display varied expressions as they attemp Students Alienate Themselves from Their Native Miss Davidson expresses occupational joy as she professionally instructs students in the intricacies of the Spanish language. 28

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MR. CARL HARRIS Shenandoah Conservatory of Music, B.M., choir. MRS. CAROL J. NICHOLS Fairmont State College, B.A., art. MR. ALAN FARLEY Morris Harvey College, B.M., Columbia University, M.A., band. Creative Arts Utilize Abilities and Talents Creative arts attempted to bring out students’ ability for self-expression and to develop their natural talents for creativity. Band and choir offered a challenge to musically minded students. Band members marched briskly onto the foot¬ ball field at halftime to delight the crowd with popular contemporary numbers. Students who had a talent for song and could keep awake during early morning prac¬ tice sessions, presented themselves to choir director, Mr. Harris. Each student taking creative writing experienced at least one day of getting his feet wet, as Mr. Colley read his original story to the class. Journalism classes sought to instill in students a “nose for news” and the correct way to report it. Students who enjoyed lively discussions and controversi¬ al topics found a haven in humanities class. In addition to informal class discussions of morals and culture, young scholars vaulted through Brave New World, plays of Sophocles, The Art of Loving, and excerpts from Pla¬ to’s Republic. Prospective actors tried the “real thing” in drama class. In addition to producing plays for public box office, the drama department presented several children’s plays. Mrs. Nichols and her “artists” brushed through the world’s great art, learned the necessary skills and tech¬ niques, and then expressed themselves through their own masterpieces. 30 With a swish of her brush, Mrs. Nichols uses her artistic talent to do a quic k touch-up on Mr. Richard ' s car.