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

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WESTWARD EXPANSION THREE-DIMENSIONAL bulletin board prepared by Cathy Richmond, Bonita Mullis, and Sherry Nancy stirred interest in the place of history in American literature. Gnglish S ewes as Through the effort and inspiration of all members of the English department at Eastern, students are preparing themselves for their greatest need today—better com¬ munication, in college, in the business world, and in their own cultural community. Vocational English offers the student assistance in such practical needs as business and personal correspon¬ dence. Stress is put on improving his vocabulary and his reading, both for pleasure and for greater understanding. Reading from current magazines such as Reader ' s Digest and Scope and the purchase of paperbacks are encour¬ aged. In regular English, students study grammar, speech, writing, and a broad survey of literature. The accelerated classes delve deeply into the great works of the contemporary as well as the classical writ¬ ers, and into such current publications as Atlantic Month¬ ly and Cavalcade in order to share the emotions, adven¬ ture, thoughts, and insights of great men of all ages. Other enrichment courses such as journalism and dra¬ ma are offered as electives. The total English program is designed so that the students may understand and be understood. SCHOOLWIDE contest gives Gail McCauley and Victor Davis a chance to write themes on Defend the law, defeat crime,

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More Gjjiciently COOKS find that preparing food for some 700 people is not an easy task. BUT for these conscientious bus driv¬ ers, Eastern High School would be a lonely place each day. Front Row: J. Parks, D. Williams, J. Turner, T. Kauffman, R. Barnwell, W. Massey- Second Row: B. Shambley, H. Rudd, L. Hall, J. Graham, J. Raye, D. All¬ good, L. Hopkins. Back Row: J. Thomas, S. Craft, K. Dodson, G. Harris, M. Isley. Staff members who serve the meals in the cafeteria are Mrs. Minnie Miles, Mrs. Naomi Smith, Mrs. Mable Faucette, and Mrs. Mona Farthing.

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BSBw ounc ACCELERATED English is taught by Mrs, Margarett S. Warren who enjoys music, drama, and reading. READING is the hobby of Miss Marie Tyson who teaches English and journalism, and is the advisor for our SIGNA. iiiiifiiiiiiiiiiii MRS. Joan R. Sabiston, also new at Eastern, teaches English I, and II. SENIOR English teacher, Miss Helen Marie Rogers, spends her spare time reading. NEW at Eastern this year is Mr. Owen Williams, who teaches English I, III, IV. WRITING poetry and reading are apt hobbies for English teacher, Mrs. Edith G. Mogle. 21