Tuscaloosa High School - Black Warrior Yearbook (Tuscaloosa, AL)

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Language Department 0 fers First French III Course MRS. MARGARET RUTLEDGE MRS. EVELYN VIBBART Jr. Ill English, Journalism Sr. Ill English BEAR FACTS BLACK WARRIOR In the way of modern language, French and Spanish are offered to our students. Their awareness of the importance of these subiects was indi- cated by their mushrooming enrollments. Mrs. Busby ioined Mrs. Terry in teaching French, and Mrs. del Valle welcomed Mrs. Lackey to the Spanish Department. A full two semesters of audio-oral work in the new language laboratory were provided this year. Also for the first timea special advanced class of French was offered to interested pupils. This course delves more deeply into the literature of France, its history, geography, and current events. MRS. MARTHA LACKEY Sr. ll English, Spanish MRS. MARGARITA del VALLE Spanish Spanish Club Bulllight posters intrigue Spanish students Alice Crume, Diane Harris, Non Taylor, Bill Shamblin, and James Brock. ll9l

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English Department Has Most Teachers MR. WILLIAM ELLIOTT Sr. I English Sophomore Class Mas. SARAH LAWSON Jr. in English MRS. LOUISE HARDEN MRS. JUNE HILL Sr. lll English lr. lll English The basis for understanding is a thorough knowledge of our own language. English is required for tour years at Tuscaloosa High School. Students build a firm foundation in grammar and composition, as well as sampling some ot the world's greatest literature. This common literature is perhaps this country' s strongest link to America's mother civilization, England. America can profit much from this contact with an older, more stable culture. Each year new ideas and methods of teaching are introduced into the English Department. More emphasis is being placed upon original writing,and class members are encouraged to participate in various activities such as debating, oral interpretations, and essay contests. MISS FAY LITTLE Sr. l English MRS. JANICE RANKIN MRS. WYNELLE BURROUGHS Jr. Ill English, Speech Sr. l, ll English Greasepuinters T131

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Language Lab Utilizes Machine Age Technique Cooperation on the part of students, townspeople, and the tederal government secured an Sl l,OOO lan- guage lab for Tuscaloosa High School. Installed the last semester of the '60-'6l school year, it has pro- vided an enriched program for the language depart- ment. MRS. BESSE TERRY French French Club MRS. SANDRA BUSBY Sr. II English, French Learning by speaking and hearing ratherthan read- ing is emphasized in modern language courses ot study. High school students attempt to duplicate dialogues spoken by people whose native language is French or Spanish. The resultisa newcrop of Americans who can meet the challenge ot newtrontiers by being able to speak the languages of other peoples. French Ill students, intent on listening, improve their parloz-vous francais. l20l i