Albemarle High School - Peer Yearbook (Charlottesville, VA)

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at W X X NRA, 1 U-N' Zhey learn the customs o many lands MRS. DAISY B, ADAMS MR. RICHARD N. MRS. MATTIE L. B,S. in Education CAMPER FORNES English I B.S. B.A. B.S. A.B. French I, II, and 111g English Ilg Guidance English llg Sponsor Latin I, II, and Illg Latin English Ig French Clubg Courlselorg Bible Club of PEER Club Literary Clubg Honor Committee MISS MARY A, MADDRY MRS. INETT H. Mas. DEANNA L, Mas. ELLEN w. Mas. s'rAcY I FRANCIS HOUSTON JACKSON ef '0'n,s 441 Ps ' j4A act TQ? Um f qt L MISS A. ELIZABETH MR. ROBERT TURNER A.B. MAHANES SUTHERLAND I I English III: Latinrlg B.A. B.S.g M,A. English I and 115 S.C.A.g Studegt Qogperatwe English IVg Jr. Red Cross English III and IV Debate Club .ssocuz son The entire language department at Albemarle High School includes the English and foreign language courses. Courses in English serve to increase the student's ability either through oral or written expression through basic fundamentals of grammar and composition, of fine literature is cultivated by this department. In the eighth, ninth and tenth grade courses, students become acquainted with basic grammar and a variety of literary selections. American literature is the focal point of the eleventh grade course, while the twelfth grade pursues the study of English literature. On both levels the principles and application of grammar is studied through composition and other Work. The department attempts to correlate its work on' all grade levels in order to give all students a balanced program in these areas. Specialized courses in this department include speech and to communicate the study of the An appreciation The students listen as Mrs. Henley exphins verb tenses to them. drama and journalism. The speech and drama class leams to pare different types of speeches and dramatic pre Valuable experience is gained through constant student tion. The journalism and composition classes give studen portunity for practical writing experiences. The school serves as a laboratory for journalism students. The language department offers French, Spanish and The courses in French and Spanish are aimed to help the gain speaking and reading ability in that language, as awareness of the culture and life of the country in language is spoken. The Latin courses are designed to appreciation of classical civilization and literature and an standing of Latin's contribution to the English language. The of a foreign language encourages students to relate United history with the history of the countries speaking the language ts Mr. Costello uses the tape recorder to teach Woody Mundy, Srmbome, Roy Herring, and Bob Webber Spanish. 10 III 'fy 5'

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oreign language, literature, and social studies. MRS. LUCILLE C. MRS. NANCY L. MRS. MARY ANN MRS. JANE HENLEY MR. WILLIAM H. MRS. MARY LOU BOWEN CHAMBERS HANNAH BA. BAINES STALNAKER B-5-5 M. Ed. B.A B,A. English Ig Eighth Grade B.A. B.A. Eflglmh If Geugflwlilli English Ig Eighth Grade Eighth Grade Engltrhg Englishg Eighth Grade English: Geographvg Eighth Grade English- Eighth Grade Englishg English, Eighth Grade Eighth Grade GeographygGeag1a12hug Literary Club Civiesg Monogram Club English Ig Eighth Grade F.T.A. Club Geography English Ig Drama Club Geogflwllv Y I . rj K ,liifff on if, iv J ' .fi if A Ji f - yi dim ' Arr . if 'JR ab-f g. MISS VIRGINIA MR. CHARLES L. MR, HARRY W. KENT MR. NEIL M. YOUNG BEARD COSTELLO BA. 5.5, B.S. B.S.g M.A. United State.: History World Hilrtoryg American American Historqg Spanish I and llg Eco- Government American Government nomicsg Spanish Club Many years ago the history of our country began with the settlement of Jamestown. Slowly the country developed into towns and prosperous plantations, then into an independent country. Students leam about these and other important events in World History and United States History classes. They become familiar with Virginia and Albemarle county history as they study Virginia History. They leam about Washington, Monroe, and Lee who are a few of the people vital in the history of our state and county. These classes emphasize the important events of past years. Students observe history being made as they study Civics. . L 'lr ' hi H- i ,giigaf 4 1 ' . 2f?12J'-' ' Q1 i 1 tr- 'rev' .4-,L ,f v 'ATS ' i ','. ww .515 I . . A f -.Ji L, Kathy Profit points out Australia to her classmates. This class gives a background to American democracy, local gov- ernments, and the American system of free enterprise, It prepares the students for taking their place in America. Future citizens obtain a basic knowledge of the United States system of government in American Govemment class. They leam how the govemment functions by studying its three branches: executive, legislative and judicial. Students become familiar with their responsibilities as citizens, their privileges, and their free- doms. This knowledge prepares each of them for being better, more capable citizens. Mr. Kent briefs his student teacher, John Booth, on classroom procedures at Albemarle. 11