Central High School - Wings Yearbook (Woodstock, VA)

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Languages The Language Department's main goal is to develop an interest in the appreciation of the people, geography, language, and culture of the country whose language is being studied. An awareness of the relation between the student's own language and civilization, and that of another country is realized in the program. The student achieves a deeper understanding of himself, his nation and its history, and the right attitude toward current world situations through study of a foreign language. This department aims to lay a founda- tion for further proficiency in the language through further study. rf' In its first year, Spanish, under the direction of Mr. Mrs Gochenour teaches four years of French Chellini, has many students. 64

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eir notebooks. KY ' graders in Mr. Backman's Civics class work Social Studies The aim of the social studies department at Central is to prepare youth for effective American citizenship and to help students acquire know- ledge, skill, and attitudes essential for sound democratic behavior and good citizenship. The program seeks to develop in each stu- dent an appreciation of our American heritage, democratic way of life , and the moral and spiritual values inherent in the practice of American demo- cracy. Emphasis is placed on both the common good and the individual good, and of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship which are derived from the principles expressed in basic American documents. Our classrooms are workshops where con- temporary social, political and economic ques- tions may be studied. 'mf 52. World History students take notes from student teacher, Mr. Leatherman. 63

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'?r..- -A fs 1. - I 1.-,4 H-'J In its first year under Mrs. Miller, the Art class has shown many interesting displays. Music and Art The music and art departments offer the stu- dents an opportunity to work creatively as artists and musicians while studying the meaning, pur- pose and history of eachfield. These studies are both an integral part of our cultural heritage. They provide opportunities for the student to en- joy, explore, perform, create, and appreciate according to his own individual capacity. We believe in the growth of boys and girls through musical and artistic experiences. Our course offerings are broad enough to lay solid foundations for useful music and art, both voca- tionally and avocationally. These 2 departments offer the opportunity to draw upon their services and those of their stu- dents in planning and creating any school activity in which art and music play a part. ,.,-uv' is T V ,- , QQQL ' K , 4 . ..,t .. 1 45 The Eighth Grade Band practices hard to join the Senior Band. 65