Asheboro High School - Ash Hi Life Yearbook (Asheboro, NC)

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ft J Mrs. Flenniken gives individual help to students.

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In many ways the modern American High School resembles that wonderful phenomenon—the tree. God grociously used his infinite wisdom and power for this creation. From the beginning of time man has realized the majestic structure of this member of the plant kingdom and used it advantageously to advance civilization. The world's largest plant has provided a way of life for civilized man and quite often reflects the way of life of humanity. In fact, its parts can be used to characterize the organization of a modern school. Roots, trunk, and branches all symbolize three outstanding characteristics of Asheboro High School. A foundation is the basis of any structure. A tree cannot survive or stretch toward the heavens without its ever-searching earth fingers constantly clawing through the darkness of the damp earth seeking water. A school cannot grow or progress unless its faculty reacts in the same way, providing support and knowledge and searching for the source of life in preparing students for to- morrow. The root system and the faculty are integral parts pro- viding the necessary foundation. Trunk, branches, and leaves make up the crown of a tree. The trunk has long been admired by man for its strength and durability. He has watched it expand, dreamed of its future use, and then used it as a basic ingredient to enhance his livelihood. Our student body can be compared to this trunk. It possesses youth, strength, vitality, and grows daily with knowledge. The present generation also witnesses this growth for they too can visualize the future conquests and accomplishments that will be mastered by the students of today. Activities of today's high school represent the branches. Flut- tering leaves and swaying limbs are visually the only active parts of a tree seen by man. The personality of an institution of learn- ing is revealed by the student activities, as the personality of the tree is revealed by its crown. Varied co-curricula reflect motion by participation, but also produce character, leadership, and cooperation. This magnificent creation, the tree, is admired for its beauty and serenity; whereas a school is judged by its stu- dent participation and the wholesome results that are derived from its many diversified activities. MR. R. JACK DAVIS Principal ADMINISTRATION MR. ALEC J. HURST Administrative Assistant 17 MRS. OLIMBE D. HOLT Secretary

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Our English department has set many goals. One of its purposes is to teach each student the rules of grammar and how to apply them in themes and everyday usage. A knowledge of grammar enables one to express what he means clearly and effectively, thus permit- ting him to communicate with other people in a more discreet manner. Another goal is to teach the student how to compose themes with coherent material. This is done by critical evaluation of creative and expository writing. Linked to this is the aim of implanting a sound vocabulary. By gaining a greater knowl- edge of words, the student is able to write more proficiently and to read with increased comprehension. Appreciation of good literature is also an important objective of this department. Teachers encourage the student to read class- ics and other books that are known to have meritorious value. Through the study of litera- ture, the mind of the individual is enriched and ennobled by observing life through the eyes of various writers. Students may take the practical or the col- lege preparatory course, depending upon their scholastic average in the subject. Added to the curriculum this year is a course in accel- erated English. It is the purpose of this course to give qualified students a broader English background, especially in reading and composition. MISS LEONA WOOD Head of English Department English THE FOUNDATION OF COMMUNICATION... LANGUAGE ARTS