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

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To Versatile Program or and acclaim by their performances in local and national contests. Carol Regan, Chris Peer, Kerry Campbell, Linda Melton, and Linda Bland were among the Spring winners, and Jeff Brantley entered the Fall and Winter contests adding glory to our already notable reputation in the city. Speech students also participated in assembly programs, as commentators for chorus and or¬ chestra productions, and as announcers for the athletic department. These activities made us a vital part of the growth of tradition at Ben L. Smith. t M ■ J Raised hands show great self-control by those who are eager to add comment to the issue. Third-year debaters, Judy Whitley and Rondo French re¬ search material for the 1966 debate issue. At debate time, the library stacks become a second home. Debate team: I. to r.: Ronda French, Jeff Brantley, Kerry Campbell, and Judy Whitley. 77

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Speech Students Exposed Speech and Drama Depart¬ ment: Mrs. Audrey G. Schnabel, Director. Attacks of stage fright are not confined to speakers and actors. The same sensations grip people when they apply for jobs, meet new friends, or attend social functions. For this rea¬ son, speech classes emphasize self-expression as it applies to us and to our everyday needs. In ad¬ dition to prepared speeches, each student must be able to speak in an impromptu manner and effectively communicate ideas. Discussion, de¬ bate, and the oral interpretation of literature is covered in the advanced class. Members of our speech department won hon- Wayne Mungo stands before speech class as Daryl Thomp¬ son tapes his speech. Classmates are busily writing a critique of Wayne ' s performance. Eddie Curtis conducts a lively round-table dicussion and wins good response. His use of gestures seems most emphatic! 76

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Drama Class Invited To Attend A glimpse of the fascinating world of the theater was shown to an eager audience when the Drama Department presented The Ugly Duckling and A Cup of Tea in February. The actors had such a good time that they decided to attempt Our Town in the spring. Besides acting, dramatists learned the art of make-up, staging, management, and scenic de¬ sign. Each member was responsible for a project during the year, and many fine exhibits were turned in. Field trips included Chapel Hill for the fall workshop and Wake Forest College for partici¬ pation in the Speech Festival. Kerry Campbell is instructed by Sara Larson on the fine points of covering a prop for a production. A warm sun and some soft grass set the scene for reading lines. 78