Stonewall Jackson High School - Jacksonian Yearbook (Charleston, WV)

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cuzquaqes reafe nivena! unify NANCY, RALPH, SUSAN, AND FRANK EXAMINE A BALLISTA IN LATIN CLASS. ,af , Of the languages offered at Stonewall, Latin is an import- ant part of the college prepar- atory curriculum. Not only does it give students a picture of Roman life, but it is a foun- dation for other languages. The study of Spanish is very desirable in its broadening and cultural influence, enabling us to break down barriers to mu- tual understanding. French is a great literary and cultural language, widely spoken and understood. Sci- entists all over the world use French as a standard lan- guage. DP BING POINTS SOMETHING T0 POLLY, ANN, ELAINE, AND DICK IN THE FIRST ISSUE OF LIFE WRTTEN ENTIRELY IN SPANISH

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Cgnqfislz eve ops 00 ersonafify It is required that all stu- dents who are graduated have four units in English, with the exception of the steno- graphic students in business education and vocational school enrollees, A11 profes- sions and careers recognize the importance of English in de- veloping the ability to mix with people and make a good impression on them. Effective speaking is taught as an elec- tive, while journalism is open to juniors as a substitute for the regular junior English. . t LY. ,J W-3 mii- MARY THOMSON AND CASEY SMITH CHOOSE A BIOGRAPHY FROM THE BULLETIN BOARD. WITH THE HELP OF JOE KISER, PATTY HENDRICKSON PRACTICES WITH THE RECORDER BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE SPEAKING CLASS. 15

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aflz QJVOVZ es asis for gufure fvocafiolz Mathematics is a basic sub- ject for many vocations. Most schools r e q u i r e two years of mathematics. Engineering schools require two years of algebra, plane geometry, and solid geometry. Stonewall of- fers all of these courses, plus thorough math training for those interested in aviation, statistics, and physical science. The capable math teachers are ready and willing to help the students with any difficulties which may arise. DORIS WARNER AND LARRY HEMMINGS WORK TOGETHER ON A GRAPH IN ALGEBRA JERRY VERNON, MITCHELL, AND MARY WORK ON PROBLEMS AND DRAWINGS AT THE BOARD IN SOLID GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY. 17