Chapel Hill High School - Hill Life Yearbook (Chapel Hill, NC)

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Sophomores Rodney McFarling and Larry Sharpe enjoy a Spanish discussion under the watchful eye of Mrs. Basile. Mrs. Basile hands out Spanish newspapers to her second year Spanish students. Mrs. Flora Stannett French II, French Club Advisor Miss Eloise Baynes World History, Latin I, II, III, Latin Club Advisor, Student Faculty Review Board French students Ruth Bowers, Louis Perlmutt, and Becky Scott improve their pronunciation through listening to French tapes. 23

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Students choose from Latin, French, and Spanish, three of the best known and most widely used languages in the world today, to complete their foreign language requirements. The first years of any language devote the studies to the mechanics of the language with only slight emphasis on extra-curricular reading. After the basics are learned, the student moves on to explore the various aspects of the country, both cultural and literary, bear¬ ing in mind that communication is still the first ob¬ jective. In Latin, the mother language, the students explore Roman History and mythology, Caesar ' s Gallic Wars , Vergil ' s Aeneid , and Ovid ' s Metamorphosis . In Spanish the students learn of the customs, the people, and the literature of the Spanish speaking countries. Recently, listening and understanding is greatly emphasized, and the American Studies Abroad program is promoted. This is a six weeks study in Salamanca, Spain for Spanish students. In French, the only language which offers five full years, the students learn of the people, customs, history, and literature of the French-speaking countries. Through tapes, books, and films students gain a near first-hand knowledge of their language. The plan of American Studies Abroad is also offered to French students. As well as being interesting, studying a language enriches and strengthens the students ' understanding of the people around the world. Mrs. June Basile Spanish I, II, Spanish II Club Advisor, Hispanic Honor Society Advisor, Student Faculty Review Board Miss Elizabeth Raney French II, III Mrs. Miriam Amdt French IV, V, French Club Advisor Language Creates World Understanding Miss Raney chats with a French student Under the direction of Miss Baynes, Linda Holloway and Stanley during a recitation. Vickers prepare to explore Julius Caesar. 22

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Science Encourages Student Use of Laboratories Mr. William Futrell Chemistry, Science Club Advisor Mrs. Mary Lou Wheeler Biology, Student Faculty Review Board, Science Club Advisor, Sophomore Class Advisor The study of the sciences leads to an understanding of natural laws and phenomena, both biological and physical. This study, in turn, enables the individual to solve the physical, social, and personal problems that he will face throughout life. In biology, students are acquainted with Sam, the skele¬ ton, in order to learn the functions of the human body as well as those of other animals. Chromosomes, organisms, and cells, along with the study habits and mannerisms of the frog, the fish, and the crayfish, present an evidence of life ' s miracles. Chemistry goes even further in the field of biology and explores the chemical make up of substances. Included in this course are the following: organic chemistry, electricity, acids, bases, and salts, and other aspects of chemical life. Spending many class periods in the lab, the students learn to apply facts through experimentation. Physics, another lab course, is a study of properties, changes, and the interaction of matter and energy. Students encounter a course involving algebra, geometry, and trigo¬ nometry, as well as the natural laws of science. General Science is a brief survey of all the above concepts. A new course this year is Health Occupations. This em¬ phasizes occupations, techniques, and equipment used in hospitals and other areas. Betty Saunders observes as Mr. Futrell illustrates one of the basic principles of chemistry. Mr. Earl Harper Biology, Student Faculty Review Board, Health Careers Club Advisor Mr. John Wyatt Physics, Senior Science, Swim Team Advisor 24