Frank W Cox High School - Talon Yearbook (Virginia Beach, VA)

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Language Labs Aid First Year Students To say, to think, to know, and to understand the sounds and structure of a foreign language is o difficult task. The goal of the language de- partment is to help students reach this peak. Instruction was offered this year in Latin, French, German, and Spanish. The language lobs were especially helpful in tuning the ear of the first year students to cor- rect pronunciation. The history of the countries and the grammar of the languages were coordinated to moke them more relevant and alive to the students. Mr. Wofers demonstrates the techniques of the language lab to his first year students. Front Row: Mrs. Courant, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Peck, Mrs. Bassols; Second Row: Mrs. Bober, Miss Hopkins, Mrs Wood; Bock Row: Miss Delk. 24

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Mr. Phipps stresses the importonce of geographical influence on economics. Miss Pangle introduces her classes to the wonders of American History, from the Revolutionory War to Viet Nam Policies. International Relations Sheds Light On World Developments Our present day way of life came about because of a gradual shifting of the sands of time. Up through the ages we hove progressed from the primitive existence of cove to the sometimes almost excrutiatingly complex society that surrounds us today. Social Studies is the study of relationships. It is the association between man and the forces of environment that surround him, of both the past and the present, and their effects on our future. Working from the ground up, geography presents the land with all its interesting deviations of climate, vegetation, rainfall, and terrain. The result was a variety of unique societies, each with something to offer future generations in the world history. With this basic knowledge emphasis is put on a comprehensive study of American history, our government, and our international relations. Sociology wraps it up with a serious look at the major social problems of our time to become well adjusted individuals. i 23

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Students enjoy a quiet study period in the library. Here they can find references for their research papers and a place where no one will interrupt their train of thought. Library Provides Study Haven There is a quiet place at Cox, good for studying and tak- ing tests, great for research and reading, and commonly re- ferred to as the library. Although the library has been de- ficient in the number of books compared to the number of students in the very recent post and could still use many more volumes, clubs and organizations hove donated books as service projects, books have been purchased in large numbers by the library, so that this year the number of books was suf- ficient to meet the requirements of the Southern Conference for Cox's accreditation. The library provides and stores the visual aid equipment so useful to teachers. The strict rules and regulations concerning access to the library and checking out books have reduced the number of books lost and kept the library a quiet haven from always noisy halls and often noisy study halls. Mrs. Long and her assistant Miss Wainwright file cards In the book check-out area. 25 .