Woodbridge High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Woodbridge, VA)

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Could you repeat that please ...? English classes sometimes tended to be pretty complicated and re¬ quired repetition. Senior Andy Mueck asks for an explanataion on information which is being reviewed for a test. I’m so confused .. .1 Senior Mary Sullivan is finding it hard to understand some new information in her academic English class. Many students required in- depth discussions on new subjects and sometimes had to stay after school for help. What’s you get for number three ...? Senior Laurie Blackwell collaborates with Jon Raines on a class activity. Students often worked together in and out of class. Students found it was very beneficial to share their knowledge. 20 Academics

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What I wouldn’t do for a desk that fits ,.. Senior, Now that’s a good question ... Freshman Chris Krista Smith, tries to cope with too many books and Greyard works with a smile. Every once in a while too little room. There are many uncomfortable students needed to take a break from serious desks in the area and students had to invent im- studying and just have some fun going to a dance or aginative ways in which to fill them. a sporting event. mgr Working and watching ... Mrs. Kathy Bergmann takes time to catch up in some of her work as she monitors the hall. Hall monitors, watching for students who were walking the halls without a pass, tried to keep class interruption down to a minimum. Starring Sister Mary Mary ... Mrs. Shipplett in¬ jects a little humor into a tedious schedule as she plays Sister Mary Mary. Mrs. Shipplett dressed as a nun to surprise a certain teacher who was spreading rumors that Mrs. Shipplett, in the past, was a nun. Academic Divider

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When One Thinks When students think of academics, they usually think of English. English is the only subject required for four years in order to graduate, and English classes were composed of both grammar and literature. As a freshman, students dealt primarily with grammar. Freshman Tena Boyd commmented, “I liked all the grammar work better than having a lot of literature.” On the other hand, the sophomores concentrated mainly on literature. They studied such novels and plays as Julius Caesar and Silas Marner. Students were often required to memorize speeches from specific selected passages. Sopho¬ more Chris Stanley added, ‘‘All the memorizing was rough, but I enjoyed all the literature.” Junior English classes focused on Early American writers. Poe, Frost, and Brad¬ shaw were some of the authors studied closely. Juniors also studied very little grammar. Progressing to the Senior level meant dealing with British Literature. Senior An¬ dy Mueck reflected, ‘‘This year, English was interesting, not to mention fun.” Whatever level students reached, they realized that the basics learned in English class will be an important part of the future. That’s a good one ...! Senior Tommy Dagger finds this class very amusing. Classes were not always serious, and there was a time for a few laughs. Often teachers found a fun way to present an uninteresting topic. I’m an audio visual pro .. .1 Senior Steve Ross operates the audio visual machine like a pro during class activity. English classes were frequently found viewing a filmstrip. It was good way to present a topic. Let’s get something straight here, fellows .. .1 Senior Bill Gossman takes control of his class. Speeches and discussions were often led by students in Advanced Placement English classes. It was a good experience which would help in the future. What’s the deal, teach ...? Junior Tim Greening states his opinion on the subject in discussions. Students were always given a chance to “speak out.” Allowing students to voice their opinoins was something teachers put a lot of emphasis on. English 21