Floyd County High School - Bison Yearbook (Floyd, VA)

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Mrs. Thelma T. Houchins B.S., Radford College Latin I and II, English V Eighth Grade Sponsor Mrs. Margaret Peterson B.S., Radford College Spanish I and II, English IV Highland Scops Sponsor Classes Gransporf Gfiougfifs Go Spain and Rome Verb conjugations, noun declensions, and numerous trans- lations performed in the foreign language department create a Roman or South American atmosphere. Students who aspire to be bi-lingual select Latin or Spanish to complete their curriculums. Encountering many challenging activities through individual study and group research, student linguists are able to comprehend the languages, customs, geography, and history of foreign lands and peoples. Spanish I students learn that customs and activities of the Spaniards enhance a study of the language. Latin I students simulate a Forum meeting as part of their study of Ancient Roman Customs. 19

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Mrs. Barbara Vaughn Harris B.S., Radford College Basic Art Mr. Victor B. Waller B.S., M.A., East Carolina University Mr. Donald F. Wean Bachelor of Music Education Madison College Choral Glee Club Sponsor Sine Arts Classes Provide Vent Sor Creativity Basic Art students sketch body forms while two of their classmates serve as models for this facet of their study. Talent and ambition are two characteristics of students participating in band, choral, and basic art. Mastering musical terms and their proper use is a task both choral and band students must perfect. Before obtaining the approval of their director, students must perform with compe- tence. In basic art a student learns to recognize and appreciate art through his acquaintance with techniques in printing, drawing, using color, and sculpture. Band members step into assigned positions as they begin a final practice for a football half-time show. 18

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Snglisft Students AmBivalent ' oward New ext Books During their five years in high school students learn to speak and write English through a study of grammar and literature. This year Educational Television presents a new phase of teaching which introduces structural linguistics and literary forms to the students. Journalism and speech and dramatics benefit students who have specific interests in related English fields. The use of special materials and equipment aids many remedial readers in overcoming verbal difficulties. Mrs. Elizabeth M. Carpenter Mrs. Denette A. Dillon Mr. Donald L. Flick B.S., Radford College B.S., Radford College B.S., East Tenn. English 1 and Speech Remedial Reading State University Creative Writing Folder, English 1 and II One-Act Play Athletic Director Basketball, Baseball, Football Coach Varsity Club Co-Sponsor A senior English teacher, Mrs. Humphreys, gestures as she explains the etymology of words to her students. 20