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

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Language — A Tool For Living Barbara Ketner pantomines in Drama. All phases of life are in some way connected with com- B munication; therefore, English is a required subject for all five years spent in high school. Eighth graders received a good foundation in basic grammar alternated with literature. Freshmen and sopho- mores studied grammar in more depth and went into the composition of short stories, plays and poetry. The juniors and seniors were challenged by the more advanced aspects of grammar, but were primarily concerned with writing themes, term papers, book reviews, and creative composi- tions. Extensive study revolved around the development of various themes and techniques in American and English lit- erature. For those students with specific interests, the curriculum included drama and journalism. English students were encouraged to take advantage of the excellent material in the Learning Lab during their study hall. 16

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The best way to understand electricity is to work with it. 15

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Mrs. Keith lectures juniors on American Literature. Mrs. Martin's ninth grade students dramatize Romeo and Juliet 17