Drexel High School - Cavalcade Yearbook (Drexel, NC)

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Fine Aits Miss Kathryn Siphers MA George Peabody AB East Kentucky State Music, Band, Chorus Mrs. Marilyn Williams AA Mars Hill BA Queen’s College; MA ASU Creative Writing Not only did they use books and notes for creative writing, but visual aids such as films played an important part in their everyday study. Miss Gigi Grill BA Mary Washington Drama Miss Betsy Hairfield ABT High Point Art 28

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Expanding in Languages Philosophy was the main course of study for advanced English students during the first half of the year. Such prominent philosophers as Sigmund Freud, Zeno, and Sartre were a few out of many to be discussed. Several trips have already taken place this year. Some in the class went to Charlotte to hear Archibald MacLeish, an American poet, reciting some of his poetry. On their way home the group stopped in Hickory to see the film of the Broadway play West Side Story . Antigone was next on the agenda for advanced English. An event which proved to be quite thrilling was the lecture given by astronaut Scott Carpenter. Mrs. McCall always urges each of her students to attend these trips to enlighten their creative ability. The senior French class has been studying French history by Francois Rabelais under the supervision of Mrs. Stover. Those who take French always appreciate the concern of Mrs. Stover and Mrs. Gregory. French students recite oral lessons. Claywell, Freud, and sex-what a way to go! Mrs. Maxine McCall MA ASU BS ASU Advanced English Mrs. Maude Stover AB Greensboro French Mrs. Dorothy Gregory MA ASU AB Fenoir Rhyne French 27

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New Challenges for Students S tudents interested in the finer arts were selected to participate in the Burke County Cultural Heritage program at D. H. S. Each student shares a special interest through writing. Earlier in the year the creative writing class attended a play presented by the Winston-Salem School of Art, “She Stoops to Conquer.’ ' The high¬ light of the trip was a visit backstage with players to ask a myriad of questions. Several field trips have been planned for those who wish to enrich their cultural appreciation. Mrs. Marilyn Williams stresses each individual to express his emotions and ideas through original creations. Another new aspect for our talented students is the art class instructed by Miss Betsy Hairfield. Such techniques as pencils, ink, and charcoal sketching, crayon etching, and wood block printing were studied in the first semester. Miss Gigi Grill has been coaching the drama class in various methods such as pantomimes and improvisations. Through this exciting program we are sure to produce some genuine artists who will enhance the cultural needs of the U.S. Not only do these classes provide education, but a great amount of experience, also. Imaginations “run wild” in creative writing. New art class proves to be a success with talented students at D.H.S. “Are you ready? Uh-one anda-two anda-go, gang!” says Miss Siphers as she leads her band each day. 29