Buffalo Gap High School - Golden Bison Yearbook (Swoope, VA)

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LANGUAGES INTRODUCE OTHER CULTURES In becoming a well-rounded individual it is important to know something about other countries. The best way to learn about a country is to learn its language. In the modern foreign languages, French and Spanish, empha sis is placed on listening and speaking. Although Latin is no longer used for communication it is important because we owe a large part of our language and culture to it. Mrs. Cupp—Latin and Math 8 Mrs. Ontiveros—Spanish and English 9 Languages — 29

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w Mrs. Race—Home Nursing GIRLS PREPARE FOR FUTURE Mrs. Horne—Home Economics and English 8 Home Economics classes offer students ways to learn some of the everyday things which will be needed in their future. Cooking, sewing, housing, home nursing, and home management are some of the subjects Home Economics covers, and each is practical for future homemakers. The courses provide students with information on how to cope with situations they will meet in their everyday life. Every¬ thing taught is for the student’s own advantage and will someday be useful. To prepare for the future, plan ahead with Home Economics. Mrs. Burrows—Home Economics 28—Home Economics

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STUDENTS ATTAIN SKILLS IN INDUSTRIAL ARTS The main objective of the Industrial Arts Department is to familiarize students with the processes and functions of industry. This year the Industrial Arts Department added a T.V. which was used in all classes for instruction. Mr. Jones—Industrial Arts and Mechanical Drawing 30— Industrial Arts Mr. Bowers—Industrial Arts