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

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THE FACULTY . . . 1954 lu '5- fi f N.. L BERNARD I. SLIMER BS., English Q-jg' l F i TOP-Second year Latin students M. Shirley, S. Slemons, A. Reigel and K. Kleinhans discuss assignment. nt KATE VVAUGH BS., English V Q 6 . LQLA..-.xgg N , . . BOTTOM--Examining Mexican costumes E. Kaliiey, I. Rainer, M. Dunham and L. Oden in Spanish class stimulates interest in studying the language. ANTOINETTE TUMINELLO I PRICE , lcurnalism, Social Science fx l GLADYS KOPECKY LORYNE MARTIN B.A., English BA., MA., English LILLIAN POEK 3.A., MA., Speech, English - in is . ' sb' 1 ' .1 f ,', MARY HELEN TlDWELL BA., English Thirteen

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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

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CLARA ALBERSON B.A.. Mathematics lOSEPHlNE ALLEN BS., Mathematics K i3?25ttZlI'5i J, Fi K H V RE. k I zz ,. ffl- ssifa55:1xs1st.s'r11 ::Z ,.,.. .. ' Vatusg1S.gir5zQ1o'.1',t1 with . 3t,t ,. MEVA ANDREWS B.S., M.A., Mathematics LUCILLE BROWN B.A., Mathematics LOUIS E. DAY BS., M,E., Mathematics Fourteen THE FACULTY . . . 1954 MATHEMATICS The Mathematics classes in Fair Park help the students prepare to take their places in society. The required units are satistied by selecting two ot the following courses: Algebra l, Plane Geometry, General Mathematics, or Business Math- ematics. The optional courses which may be chosen are Algebra ll, Solid Geometry and Trigonometry. Realizing the importance ot Mathematics in every day life the school designs subject groupings which prepare students for various fields ot occupations. lt is suggested that all students who are intending going to college have at least three and if possible four years of mathematics. Those who enter the business world upon completion of high school studies should follow a different group of math- ematic classes. 3 t I Dorothy Cochran solves Algebra problem for Mrs, Alberson's class. ' Q ,lss CLEMENT V. HENDERSON ANNIE IGOE GLADYS KILGORE B.S., Mathematics BA., M.A., Mathematics I B.A., Mathematics