Brunswick Academy - Viking Yearbook (Lawrenceville, VA)

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Foreign Languages Strive For Fluency Of the students studying French, Spanish, and Latin, some are taking the courses for college prepar- ation, others are exploring a new experience in learn- ing, and a few who have found great personal satis- faction from understanding and spe aking a foreign language sample as many different languages as pos- sible. No matter what the reason, when a student en- ters a language class, he must study to achieve suc- cessful results. Struggling with pronunciation, gram- mar and vocabulary, many students find a foreign language to be one of the most difficult, time con- suming, and challenging courses offered at Bruns- wick Academy. In the first year of study, students learn basic grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Second year students delve into more complex areas such as composition and advanced grammar. During all language studies, students are under the supervision of a very capable staff of teachers. Upper left: Robert M. Lamond, Latin I and II, and U.S. History teach- er. Center left: Mrs. Jane Akslen, French I and II and English 9 teach- er. Lower left: M. F. Glenn, former Latin and History teacher. Right: Mrs. Barbara T. Bishop, Spanish I and II and English 9. 17

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Fine Arts Teaches Music, Art, Appreciation A new dimension has been added to BA in recent years through the formation of classes devoted to art and music. It is through classes such as these that the fine arts department strives to develop the talents of the students. While walking through the primary school build- ing, one often hears harmonious strains coming from Mrs. Seymour ' s music classes. For the first time at BA, students may enroll in general and choral music classes. These students learn about composers, listen to music, and, of course, sing. Also, students may take art under the guidance of Miss McChesney. These students experiment with papier-mache, paints and crayons while learning about lighting effects and the different textures and elements of good composition. Upper right: Miss McChesney, art teacher; Lower right: Mrs. Sey- mour, music teacher. 16

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Mathematics Uses Logic And Skills Eighth grade students may take either Mathe- matics 8 or Pre-Algebra. The general course em- phasizes the practical application of mathematics. Pre-Algebra centers on the theory involved in familiar mathematical ideas. Math 9 is a course in basic, practical mathematics. Algebra I is the student’s first real step in preparing for college mathematics. In Geometry we develop a better understanding of the nature of a mathematical system and appreciate the basic structure of geometry. In Algebra II we try to create an understanding of algebra as a study of the structure of the system of complex numbers, recognize the techniques of alge- bra and comprehend the function concept. The course in Advanced Mathematics includes one semester on Trigonometry and one of Pre-Calculus. Upper right: Mrs. Grace Atkinson, Algebra II, Geometry, and Ad- vanced Math teacher. Lower left: Thomas E. Blick, Jr.. Pre-Algebra and Algebra I teacher. 18