Franklin County High School - Animo Yearbook (Rocky Mount, VA)

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English Department Teaches Creative Writing - A a ee Cie Sle Mrs. Elizabeth Alexander Mrs. Judy S. Bateman B.A.; College of William and Mary; English B.S.; East Carolina University; English; Debate Club Spon- sor Mrs. Maxine S. Dishon B.S.; Radford College; English; The Animo Sponsor Miss Ruth D. Hunt B.S.; Longwood College; English Mrs. Mary N. Layman B.S.; Bridgewater College; English; Trinity Tri-Hi-Y Sponsor

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Finding the library’s excellent facilities to be invaluable in her work, Debbie Buckner searches for materials to be used in writing an impor- tant composition. Mrs. Betty Cooper Library Secretary Aid For Research And Study A most popular place for industrious students who needed to do major research or else find a quiet atmosphere for a ‘little extra study”’ was the library. An up-to-date library, continually expanding its services, possessed over six thousand books, subscribed to fifty-six magazines and thirty-five newspapers. Surrounded by this wealth of material, a student could read for pleasure, or use any of six sets of encyclopedias for reference sources. The teachers also found these special services, plus films, record- ings, slides, and numerous other audio-visual materials a trea- sure chest of variety for their classes. Study hall in the library once a week provides students with an excellent opportunity to check out an exciting novel, do important research, or to complete their homework assignments. 1

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And Appreciation For Good Literature Mrs. Margaret T. Lovell B.A.; M.Ed.; Roanoke College; University of Virginia; English; Speech; Forensics Sponsor Mrs. Layman’s class nervously awaits the re- turn of their -test pa- pers. John N. Moore A.B.; College of William and Mary; English 23 Realizing the importance of a thorough understanding of the English language, the English department strived to impart knowledge of basic grammar and instill a love and appreciation for the great works of literature to their students. They challenged students to express themselves through the creation of original speeches, essays, and themes. Learning by experience, students gave oral and written book reports, dra- matized short plays, and formed discussion groups. In addition to these activities, diagrams, written exercises, and vocabulary tests served to broaden the students’ scope of the basic rules of grammar. An appreciation of great works of literature became theirs, as through the years they explored its various forms. Sopho- mores were absorbed in the reading of short stories. Juniors endeavored in the wide field of American literature as seniors discovered the rewards of a complete course in English litera- ture. Mrs. Geneva M. Woody B.S.; M.S.; Radford College; English