Bandys High School - Trojan Yearbook (Catawba, NC)

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Opposite Page Top: Mrs. McConnell checked one of her student s papers. Bottom Left: These students listened to a French tape. Bottom Right: Mrs. McConnell answered several questions during this French class discussion. This Page Top: The French Club. For identification of club members, see page 220. Bottom Left: A trip to the Biltmore House was a chance for students to observe the in- fluence of French culture on the American society. Bottom Right: Sandy Cook was chosen the French Club Maid of Honor. 29

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French — The Language and The Culture In French class, the students were taught the basics of this foreign language and its culture. The French I students learned to speak, read, and write the exquisite language of France. The second year of French consisted of teaching the students a more ad- vanced study of the French language and French culture. This French II class made various pro- jects throughout the year which ex- pressed their gained knowledge of the French language and culture. The study of the French culture also included French architecture. As a result, the French II classes spent a day at Biltmore House and Gardens. 28

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English Stressed Individualism English was a course which stressed individualism. As stu- dents increased their writing and speaking abilities, they were en- couraged to be individuals, to be creative and to do their own thing. Individualism and creativity were further developed in the drama- debate class, as students were en- couraged to use their speaking abilities to their greatest advan- tage. 30