Walter Hines Page High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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Do you believe that historical situations repeat themselves? If you are answering either affirmati¬ vely or negatively right now, chances are you have gained the facts upon which you base your con¬ clusion from one of the three social studies courses taught at Page—United States history, world his¬ tory, or Problems of American Government. If you are, on the other hand, unsure of an answer, you are probably a sophomore who could not work a history course into your already busy schedule. United States history, which is required in the junior year, is taught by all three social studies teachers—Miss Linda Rankin, Mrs. Mary Lasher, and Miss Bettina Sink. The course is an inclusive, informative, interesting study of our nation, from the events leading up to its discovery to the presi¬ dential term of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Included in this study are America’s relationships with its world neighbors as well as the many important, colorful events which took place in the country itself. World history, offered to sophomores and sen¬ iors, is the study of man and what he had done from his known existence to his present day actions and achievements. Mrs. Lasher taught two classes of world history this year. She brought to life each period of history: prehistoric times; ancient Egypt: The pages of History MISS BETTINA SINK U. S. History English In world history, Cathy Ogburn and C. D. Crutchfield arrange an eyecatching bulletin board on costumes of the Mid¬ dle Ages. 18

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francais, and el espanol be overestimated when one realizes that so many English words are derived from Latin. Spanish was taught at Page again this , year by Mrs. jane Fredrickson. In her clas¬ ses, she added the spice and flavor of geog- l raphy and current events, since so many | Spanish-speaking countries have been in the I news. The usual grammar, translation, and vocabulary drills composed the main amount | of class time, hut recordings, films, guest j speakers and Spanish music enriched the course. The language of “gay Paree” was taught J to French students by Miss Ruth Briles and Miss Adelia Linnemann (who was new at Page this year). The customs, music, litera- 1 ture, geography, and everyday life of the |l people of France enriched the study of the | language. Drills on vocabulary and gram- !| mar, and translation played the usual part i in the course. MISS ROSELIND M. BROOKS Latin Bobby Bettis shows where Spanish-speaking people live to in¬ terested students, Diane Ward and Liz Lasater. (above) Sue Med¬ ley and Jane Vincent practice the finer accents of French as Cookie Birgel operates the tape recorder, (below) MRS. JANE FREDRICKSON Spanish MISS ADELIA PARK LINNEMANN French 17

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The Louisiana Purchase is found on the map by Ken Moore in American history. Pointing out the obligation of serving on juries Barbara Hart discusses the “Bill of Duties” with fellow students. unfold to the students of today the gradual rise of civilization which reached its height in first ancient Greece and then the Roman Empire; the downfall of civilization which brought on the Dark Ages; the feudalistic middle ages; the glorious Renaissance with its rebirth of cultural, ec¬ onomic, and political civilization; the Age of Revo¬ lution; and finally our modern world. Students who have completed Miss Rankin’s course in Problems of Demeoracy and World Af¬ fairs are more capable of meeting and solving the problems that will face them as adult citizens in this modern world. This is so, because in this ex¬ cellent social studies class they have studied pro¬ blems that face the American people, such as liv¬ ing together, education, social security, accidents and safety, veterans and benefits, conservation of natural resources, marketing goods, and other do¬ mestic problems. The election was of special inter¬ est this year. Parallel book reports, notebooks, and maps are but a few of the extra assignments that kept all social studies students busy. Also, research reports, dramatizations of periods in history, and bulletin boards enriched the courses. History is not just a study of men, dates, and events. Ideas, inspirations, causes, and results make history the interesting subject it is. Amazing discovery! Betty O’Bryan finds Page High School on the map. 19