Fair Park High School - Sequoyah Yearbook (Shreveport, LA)

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'ff HIXIE DAVIDSON Guidance Counseler E. H. HERRON Assistant Principal Q4 . W3 .032 miie' A ,e?U7l- FF' 6 Y .Hy

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Gpening its doors to 1,950 students for the 1953-54 session F air Park High School celebrates its silver anniversary as a high school. Beginning with 722 students in 1923, it has pro- gressively developed. Today fully one fourth of its 16.531 acres in the school campus gre covered with classroom buildings. ln 1931 it was neces- sary to add Wings to the original briclq building, one for class- rooms and the other for a greatly needed auditorium. Then the pent house consisting of several rooms was built during 1937-33. Today many temporary frame buildings gre in use to take care of the extra classroom needs. The original teaching staff consisted of 29 persons. During the present school year a faculty of 67 members is necessary to fulfill the educational demands. Fair Park offers 35 courses in cultural and natural science categories. The elective subjects embrace tvvo foreign languages, music, journalism, speech, in- dustrial arts, and home economics including special classes offered to seniors only in health and first aid, and home cmd family relations. ln our present day the presentation of sub- ject matter Within our school is egually as progressive. With small amount of effort a majority of the pupils have access to a liberal education to help them prepare for modern living. Special efforts are made to develop individual personalities. Realizing the need of basic courses necessary to meet the State Board of Education's requirements for graduation, each student is carefully supervised in subject selection for the four years each spends at Fair Park. Guidance teachers under the supervision of a school Counselor make this a successful program. The resultant effect is a genuine consideration and respect by individual students for others, abilities and choices, creat- ing a democratic atmosphere.

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OLIVIA BROWN B.A., English ANNIE LAURIE COOK B.A., M.A,, English, Latin LUCILLE DAVIS B.A., English, Math Q , I' 1 t I f V2 . V n ,5 ,, Q ' 5 si-' 4 rt , mzfifg, imfi f f' 1. :4.,.-' ,- J : H' s ie? NEMA HENRY B.A., English MARY HOLLAND B.A.., English, Spanish Twelve THE FACULTY . . . 1954 LANGUAGE ARTS Opportunities in language arts are unique. Basic courses the first three years give each student a foundation in fundamentals of grammar and writing alternated with literature in its various forms. Additional classes in speech offer variety to the students realizing the importance of verbal self expression. Practical English classes have been designed and have met with success. In these classes a general review of the first three years of high school English in addition to letter writing and other forms of business English are experienced. The pre-college English class is preparation for those students who intend furthering their education hy attending college. Two years of Latin and Spanish are offered for students who need it as college entrance requirements or are interested in it. Departmental clubs sponsored by teachers help the student use his knowledge in individual ways. Foreign Correspondence Clubs have stimulated letter writing, translation of foreign languages and promoted closer relationship among the students in many nations. The Creative VVriting Club seeks to stimulate the ability of short story and play Writing as well as poetry. Oral theme in Senior English class is read by feanneane Lawrence. it QR' fn sf '94-L rr' 99' if , gif il: . I - 7 f' 1 itti. ,R , L - A V.-l I Av -.,-J.,-,L ,. A uf QT J 'ti usb- 'E w i . ,li AQ Xia n MARY FRANCES A we RUTH JOHNS lENNlE M. toNEs HOPKINS B,A,, English BA., MA., English BS., English, Speech