Chamberlain High School - Totem Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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Q'h., MR FRANK FERNANDEZ MRS. VERTA COX IT,S A JET, it's a missle, it's a plane. No, it,s MR. FRANK FERNANDEZ flying fpracticallyj from one end of CHS to the other as he divides his time between teaching Spanish I, II, and III, in Wing 1 fsecond semester she moved out to Wing 4j and supervising the Student Council Bookstore. One of the first teachers at C-H-S, Mr. Fernandez was graduated from the Uni- versity of Florida where he received both a B.A. and M.A.E. degree. Mr. Fernandez is quite active in the Tampa Little Theater. Language Department Trains in Latin, Spanish, and French 'iLABORATEl TRABAJE! OEUVERV' Work! Work! Work! And work it is in all three of the foreign language courses offered at CHS. These courses are designed to teach students the basic fundamentals of reading and writing, translation, and in the cases of the French and Spanish courses, conversation. Foreign languages open up new doors to students in the way of culture, literature, and professions. Provided with a background of lan- guage, they get a new insight into everyday things and will be better prepared to study other courses along this line. Round and round goes MRS. VERTA COX in a Constant whirl of activity. This Latin teacher, acts as adviser to the Toicm, Chamberlainls yearbook, and co-sponsors the Latin Club as well as the Quill and Scroll Society. Mrs. Cox also- manages to put out a news bulletin each month as part of her duty as Exec- utive Secretary of the Florida Scholastic Press Association. Mrs. Cox, who attended Florida State University where she received her B.A. in the Classics and English, has done graduate work at the University of Florida. Annual Banquet Une of Many Events of Latin Club USAPERE AUDEU ought to be the motto for Chamberlain's Latin Club, for the students in this club have to 'dare to be wise'. Taking one of the two Latin courses offered this year, these students show enough interest in the cultural aspects of the sub- ject and spend extra time planning activities for the enjoyment and accomplishment of all. Any student taking one of the courses automatically becomes a member of the club, but active members attend meetings, func- tions, and help in the planning of the annual trip' to Ringling Art Museum in Sarasota, and annual Latin Club Roman Banquet. LATIN CLUBBERS try on banquet to cys Burch, Doug Sutton, Vernon Dean Mill. Larry Foullcrocl. ' ltogsl: Left to right: Marie Speziale, Fra

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Those seen in ihe production of TIME OUT FOR GINGER are I. io r.: Frances Hale, Carol Martin, Madge Fussell and Richie Falcon. GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES casi consisied of I. 'io r.: Voncielle Hickman, Kathy Morgan, Karen Jadwin, Connie MeKee, Bobby Woods, Paul Robinson, Nancy Hunn, Carol Marfin, Roy Calvin, Allen Crockett, James Rayiield, Richie Falcon, Vonda Burgess, Leven May, Jimmy Powers, Kenneth Jones. Seen in ihe casi of TIME OUT FOR GINGER were I. io r.: Buddy Yaney, Gail Grebe, Charlo'H'e Hall, Joan Kazar, Mercedes Varona, MaryLor Hari, Kenneth Jones, Margarei Applegate, Wilma Sianley, Charlie Knowles, Madge Fussell, Francis Hale, Barbara Hornbeclr, Janifa Arford, Shirley Smith, Jimmy Powers and Carilou Peterson. Thespians and Saturday-nighiers give iiLively Productions ACT WELL your partg therein all honor lies agree our as- piring young stars in the Thespians, an honor society for high school dramatic enthusiasts. Membership in Thespians is based on the merit system of points which may be earned in various Ways, acting in plays, directing, working on props and scenery, and other behind-the-scenes which are necessary duties for every production. Objectives of this group of young people who plan to enter the entertainment field, are to gain knowledge and experience in theatrical arts. These goals are fulfilled under the able direc- tion of one lively, Mrs. Winifred Lively and a vivacious, Miss Joann Hecker. The first major productio-n given by the Saturday Nighters this year was Time Out For Gingern. This lively comedy in the football vein was one of the most popular of the season. 'iSparklingU is the word for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes , our peppy musical for 1959. Highlighting this sprightly pro- duction, under the direction of Mr. Vincent Petti, drama in- structor, were spirited dance sequences and colorful costumes reminiscent of the Roaring Tvventiesn. THESPIANS-Carilou Peierson, Gail Dee Magnon, Vonda Burgess, Marilyn Richardson, Carol Marlin, Madge Fussell, and Buddy Yaney. fa! 5

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1RS. ELIZABETH STONE and her French class try to prove the words ot CHECKING THE MENUS ot the Spanish tood palaces in n Franklin to be true: Everyone has two countries-his own and France. Tampa's Ybor City are Linda Haynes, Oliver West, David SPUTNIK SPARKED a renewal of interest in the sciences and math, it's true. But languages, too, came in for increased enroll- ment of these boys and girls who see a crying need for broader understanding of people who speak other tongues. Reading even a little and speaking even a little the words that other countries use increases interest in their people, problems, and cultures. Hodie Heriquen which means today and tomorrow may be Jenkins, and Sharon Rogers. the watch word for the modern lingos, but it came from the mother tongue, Latin. That so-called dead language furnishes new words day by day to the science world. Chamberlain has definite plans to' add a new language study next year-Russian. We hope to reciprocate-they study us, we'll study them. Pan American Club Studies Culture of Cther Countries REVOLUTION!! Yes, these things are always happening, and sometimes they cannot be avoided, but strengthening of inter- national relations can bring harmony to nations to prevent upris- ings between nations. The Pan-American Club of Chamberlain has just this aim in mind. The objective of this organization. is to promote good fellowship and understanding between the people of our country and the Latin American countries by working for an understanding of the culture of our Latin American neighbors and adopting pen pals. It is not necessary to be a member of a Spanish class to become a member, but one must have a good scholastic average and have an interest in Spanish culture. This year the Pan-American Club was the winner of the Ki- wanette-sponsored food drive for Thanksgiving, and was treated to a coke party. The club spent a gala day in Tampa's Latin Quar- ter and visited one of our famous Spanish restaurants for lunch. Tampais large Latin Quarter offers excellent field for study in language, customs, and cultures of our newcomers from the sunny southern part of Europe, PAN-AMERICAN CLUB: First row: Diana Farina, Norma Jean Payne, Jean DeCarlo, Judy Weaver, Ray Charlton, Mary Ann Worthy, Randy Barnes. Second row: Lynda Alrerley, George Uterhardt, Judy Schoenborn, Carollu Black, Sandy Jones, David Maggiacomo, Lynn Reynolds. Third row: Pat Robinson, Billy Henderson, Bill Richardson, Leonard Jones, Gene Brazeal, Jan Longneclcer, Elaine Callicoat. Fourth row: Pat Czomba, Janet Long, Harold Delk, Joey Jones, Sue Knoplce, Jan Mc- Cullers. Fitth row: Sue Gullette, Paulette Gott, Tony Clayton, Judy Lynn Prince, Standing: Mrs. Hernandez. f ' we .f i ff'