Eastern Alamance High School - Signa Yearbook (Mebane, NC)

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Journalism students learn the fundamentals of publication lllllli hlllll lawaaaat' YHJSSQEEE 'f rec 'illin- Journalism students, Barbara Ford, Linda Tilley, and Sylvia Huey, confer with Miss Tyson about proper layout technique for the school newspaper. Miss Marie Tyson A.B. W.C.U.N.C. Members of our journalism class practice daily the skills of type setting, news coverage, and many other phases of newspaper work. By studying the mechanics of proper news writing, they learn to think clearly and precisely. we This class makes a great contribution by writing and publish- ing our school newspaper, THE GREEN AND GOLD. This paper contains excellent write-ups concerning all areas of school and student life. The teachers and students find this publication both interesting and profitable. 23

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Speech and Drarnatics encourages appreciation of the arts Barry Lea, Larry Shores, William Black, Sarah Spoon, Kathy Parker, and Sue Fox perform in Two Crooks anda Lady , a one-act play presented to the student body. Mrs, Merle Riggs Mrs. Margarett Warren A.B. W.C.U.N.C. A.B. Greensboro Joe Chockley and Sarah Spoon present 'speeches M.Ed. Duke College to the class. In speech class pupils gain confidence in speaking before a group. They overcome speech difficulties such as nasality, poor projection, and indistinct articulation. Choral readings and in- dividual speeches give students an opportunity to develop and practice oral skills. This speech training is incorporated with a study of drama. Dramatics encourages the ap- preciation and development of the art of acting. Many class hours are devoted to the history of the theater, pantomime, characterization, stage production, and acting itself. Play productions highlight the year for the speech and dramatics class. 22

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...eq Rib?- ,f James Sykes, Penny Goodwin, Gordon Oliver, VickiModlin, Ricky Pendergraph, and Sandra Westbrook take part in a panel discussion in Mr. Walker's sociology and economics class. Social Studies allow for exploration of the past Through the courses of history, civics, government, and sociology and economics, a panoramic view of our heritage is trans- mitted to the student. By studying what has happened in the past, one can better under- stand the problems of today and the reasons for their existence. United States History, a required sub- ject for all juniors, follows the development of America from early colonization to the issues that face us today. World History is a broad study of the beginnings of civiliza- tion and of nations that have risen to great- ness. Students in Civics learn the basics of government and consider current events. Sociology and economics devotes study to the way we live and matters that concern us both socially and individually. A class in United States Government was added to the curriculum this year. Its purpose was to create informed voters and citizens for to- morrow. Social studies emphasize the importance of knowing how to live in a democracy. Penny Gilliam and Arthur Caulder find this chart helpful in clarifying a point in a U.S. History discussion Biff: D.: 3,1