Ben L Smith High School - Aquila Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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This is the view of our library from the upper level. Attrac¬ tive walnut furnishings help provide a tranquil atmosphere for study. The book cases hold vast stores of knowledge for the searching student. In the background can be seen the trophy cups awarded to outstanding students from year to year. There is always an attractive display on the bulletin board; the display window facing toward the main lobby creates a center of interest with its various exhibits. On the left wall, there are framed Club Charters as wel as bookcases containing projects of the English Department. Librarians Miss Catherine Weir and Mrs. Parham stand behind the check-out desk examining the day ' s book re¬ turns — or perhaps they are catching up on their book work! Joy Noah and Danny Parks admire pictures in the library display case. Mr. Shankland of the Art Dept, provides excellent student exhibits. 39

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Library Offers Opportunities For Cultural Growth No one can do a source theme, a research paper, or debate preparation without using the card catalogue to look up reference material. Projectors, recorders, television sets, and other useful facili¬ ties make it possible for many students to benefit from audio-visual programs. Here David Baker and Billy Harris fill a teacher-request for equipment. As we enter the doors of our beautiful library, we see before us the essence of progress in action. Many of the ideals of three years ago have become realities underthededicated direction of our librarian, Miss Catherine Weir and her as¬ sistant, Mrs. Parham. Here, midst the dignity of a cultural environment, the library reflects the many things that poets praise — the magic of books, the peace of quietness, the inspiration in the search for knowledge. Shelves are filled with good books, carefully chosen; tasteful furnishings offer comfort for work and concentration; timely bulletin boards and show cases add interest and enlightment, or¬ derly stacks offer well-arranged and intellectual research material; and audio-visual equipment en¬ hances the learning environment in the classroom. Students seeking the opportunity to broaden their literary backgrounds through magazines, newspapers, reference collections, and encyclo¬ pedias, do so in a modern, well-lighted atmos¬ phere. The personal touch of the librarian is seen in the arrangements of plants and flowers and the neatness and cleanliness of the entire room. This year, we added hundreds of new books and new audio-visual equipment such as, over¬ head projectors, recorders, movie projectors, and television receivers. A qualified staff of operators are available for anyone who requests audio¬ visual assistance. The librarians and library assistants are always pleased to aid anyone who desires it, and during each period, students have the opportunity to im¬ prove themselves in an inspired literary climate. Comfortable chairs make reading a pleasure instead of a chore. Harold Johnson settles back for an hour of study. 38

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English Department: seated I. to r.: Miss Rebekah Lee, Miss Melinda Lobdell, Mrs. Margaret Dickinson, Chair¬ man; Miss Virginia Atcheson, Mrs. Carol Fogleman; stand¬ ing: Mr. Bobb Riggs, Mrs. Clara Scarborough, Mr. Mil- ton Gillis. (Not pictured Miss Edna Nicholson.) Literature Challenges Imaginative Minds Gail Allen adds amusement to her English class by perform¬ ing a singing commercial. William Shakespeare dominates Senior English, and Mrs. Dickinson ' s attractive bulletin board brings the England of Shakespeare to life. 40