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

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Feelings of happiness, security, and yes, even misery, are relative experiences which depend on two interacting sets of contributions; those of the environment, in the form of physical stimulation, and those of the individual himself. Sensory im- pulses do not act on an empty organism; they interact with certain predispositions and states already within the person. This internal directive state of the individual which is comprised of his emotions, values, attitudes, and motives greatly influences what a person sees and how he inter- prets what he sees. Many of the individual's needs and problems, his notions of right and wrong, ideas of truth and beauty, attitudes toward nature and his fellow man, are determined by his culture. As the times change from day to day and year to year, new demands are made upon youth as well as upon adults. When confronted with new demands almost daily, individuals find it difficult to respond to the demands satisfactorily without some sort of sys- tematic help. In American society the school Is one agency with a considerable degree of responsi- bility for rendering such assistance to individuals. Thus to perform this role effectively, it is necessary that the educational program be the object of con- tinuous study and reform to make it sensitive to the new demands. Only in this way can the school perform the role of providing assistance in helping individuals to learn how to live in a dynamic society that is and is coming to be. ASHEBORO HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION DR. KEITH C. HUDSON Principal MR. ALEC J. HURST Administrative Assistant United States History 17 Asheboro School Administrative Building opened in 1964 MRS. KAY CRAVEN Secretary

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DR. CHARLES H WEAVER — Assistont Superintendent School Board,Seated — DR. HUGH FITZPATRICK, MRS. T. F. MORAN, MR. T. HENRY REDDING, Chairman; MR. C. R. SMITH, DR. J. R SUGG MR. JACK DUGGINS. Standing — MR. C. E. HUGHES, MR. WILBUR FAIRCLOTH, MR L. H. MORAN, MR. RICHARD B SWEENEY, MR W DAVID STEDMAN. 16

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MISS LEONA WOOD Head of English Department, English ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Literary analysis and clear composition constitute the two major parts of English. Literary analysis delves into a work searching for deeper understanding of the story and the symbolism involved. Clear composition enables the student to communicate his ideas effectively to others. Our English department offers basically three types of English: practical English, college preparatory English, and accelerated English. Each of these courses offers a study of grammar rules, vocabulary improvement, and literature. Rang- ing from world literature for sophomores, to American litera- ture for juniors, to English literature for seniors, our course of study implants in the student a general knowledge of literary works. Projects and outside research create interest and add informative ideas to class discussions. Practical English is available to all students, and for those juniors and seniors who have maintained a ninety average, college preparatory English is offered. Students who have exhibited exceptional ability in English are placed in an ac- celerated course. MISS PATRICIA F. MRS. JOYCE PARRISH HARRINGTON English, Speech, Dramatics Accelerated English 18