Wynne High School - Stinger Yearbook (Wynne, AR)

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Third-year Spanish student Sabrina Nowlin studies to increase her vocabulary and speaking skills. Microfiche projectors are just one way for Sandra Cribbs to research for her term paper. Language Department

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Crossing the Language Barrier Going to English class every day for four years in a row proved strenuous on the stu- dents but the English department also had to prepare for it A special curriculum developed by the English teachers allowed them to or- ganize their classes and make alterations every five years to accommodate the change in some books. According to Language Department direc- tor Ms. Martha Matthews, her basic goal in teaching English involved teaching students to speak and write correctly with an interesting style. She believed it was important for stu- dents to be shown a world of literature that may open a vista to them that they could in many cases never experience otherwise. Speech classes were also taught in order for students to use their basic language skills. Oral interpretation, platform debate, and drama made up the curriculum. Mr. Yarnold required the students to do approximately five different oral interpretations and eight to ten speeches ranging from three to ten minutes in length. I feel that the experience of speaking in front of people will help me in the future. commented Charlotte Aldridge. Research papers may not be fun. but the work still has to be done to complete Lisa Andrews' topic. Speeches are a major part of Mr. Randy Yarnold’s class so Christie Jones tries to in- terest him. Quill and Scroll. Front Row: Renee Harris. Janet Kernodle, Rachel Reagler. Second Row: Sherry Mitchell. Lauri Bledsoe. Jerri Hunt. Donna Baker. Alex Young. Back Row: Baker Yates. Donald Wilson. Lori McClain. David Dallas. Brad Stutts. Spanish Honor Society. Front Row: Lorri Belknap, Tim Hess. Judy Weindel. Alex Young. Sabrina Nowlin. Patti Hagaman. Michael Weaver. Back Row: Tonya Ruston. Tammy Ball. Leigh Anne Reeve. Tracy Wolford, Julie An- drews. Lisa Talley. 28 Language Department

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Spanish Honor Society members listen intently as Sabrina Nowlin conducts the meeting in Spanish. Nervousness is a hurdle Tyler Nelson overcomes to present his speech effectively to the class. Spelling bees in Ms. Martha Matthews’ room make learning vocabulary lessons easier and fun. Those dreaded research papers are nearing completion for seniors Melvin Graham. Nugene Bell, and Steven Rushing as they work in the library. 30 Language Department