Wynne High School - Stinger Yearbook (Wynne, AR)

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Reading. Tonya Cothern finds that English requires lots of time in the library. Board. Mrs. Brown puts the vocabulary words for the week on the board. Library. Tina Criss assists Ricky Immel checking out a library book for a class report. English 29

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Romeo. O Romeo. Romeo.” stghs Karen Panky to Russ Davis as they act out their lines in class. Pictures. Mrs Brawner shows illustrations that her students have made of characters from Canterbury Tales Visitor. Carol Hagler discusses a poetry idea with one of the guest lecturers who visited the English department Board Work. Mrs Draper explains the correct method for writing an outline. Something New In Because there were two new English courses added this year, some students were able to advance their English skills beyond the level of the required courses. The department offered as new courses a class in novel and short story and a class in advanced grammar and creative writing. The novel and short story class gave students a chance to read a variety of selec- tions and to discuss them in depth with classmates. The advanced grammar and creative writing class allowed students to im- prove the mechanics of their writing and to English delve into producing more imaginative and distinctive prose and poetry. Whether in elective courses or required courses, all English students spent a good deal of time sharpening grammar skills. Freshmen had the opportunity to read one of the greatest love stories of all time, Romeo and Juliet. Research papers took up much of the time for upperclassmen. All grades spent some time reading short stories and novels. However one chose to look at it, the topics covered in the English classes were certainly varied. 28 English

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Studying the Universe and Its Inhabitants In the first two years at Wynne High School specific science courses were required of students. Freshmen took earth science. They learned about the solar system, the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and the at- mosphere. Sophomores progressed to biology where they covered a variety of topics concerning the animal kingdom, in- cluding classification and dissection. After students completed the required courses, they could continue their scientific study by taking chemistry, advanced biology, science survey, astronomy and meteorology, geology, or weather and climate. Chemistry students learned about the elements and worked in the lab. Advanced biology students moved a step deeper into the study of animal life. In science survey, students studied basic and practical chemistry and astronomy. Astronomy and meteorology students dealt with the origin and development of the universe. In geology, a study of landscape development was made along with a study of the earth’s interior and the composition of rocks and minerals. Students who chose the weather and climate class learned about global climate and its effect on local weather. Some seniors carried their science study fur- ther by taking physics. In physics they learned about the physical properties of matter and energy. Biology proves to be interesting to Stardom Isom and Donel McClendon as they dissect an earthworm. Taking notes is a big part of biology for Cathy Thomas and Justin Fisher. 30 Science Mrs.Snider gives her students a brief summary of what to expect on their next test.