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

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se h Mrs. Elizabeth Alexander Mrs. Judy S. Bateman B.A.; West Virginia University; English B.S.; East Carolina University; English; Debate Club Sponsor ail Mrs. Maxine S. Dishon Miss Ruth D. Hunt Mrs. Mary N. Layman B.S.; Radford College; B.S.; Longwood College; English B.S.; Bridgewater College; English; Trinity Tri- English Hi-Y Sponsor Mrs. Margaret T. Lovell Mrs. Majorie Milam B.A.; M.Ed.; Roanoke College; University of Virginia; English; Speech; B.A.; Averett College; Longwood College; En- Forensics Sponsor glish; U.S. History; Beta Club Sponsor

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Offers Wealth of Resource Materials Mrs. Ruby Reeves B.S.; Virginia State College; Librarian; Library Club Sponsor The new library provides an attractive and quiet setting for students to read and study. 23 As one of the best equipped departments of the school, the library strived to serve the students and faculty to the fullest extent possible in the term 1970-71. One of the major factors that contributed to its success was the addition of the new reference room. Over fifty-eight different magazines, numer- ous newspapers, and an informative vertical file were among some of the reference materials made available to students in this modern facility. New chairs and tables along with individ- ual study carrels encouraged each s tudent to express a desire for further education. Students and teachers used the library from 8:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon. The large selection of books provided students with reading which helped to broaden their background and knowledge. Because of the quiet, com- fortable atmosphere, many students found the library to be an ideal place to study. Teachers used the films, slides, and recordings to improve their instructional program. During the year many teachers brought their classes to the library as a group to work on research papers and to learn about the organization of the library. Members of the Library Club were available to help locate materials, shelve books, and work at the charging desk, under the supervision of two full-time librarians and a library clerk. Reyburn Martin finds that the new study carrel, because of the privacy it affords, is a perfect place to study.

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wy, John N. Moore In Mrs. Lovell’s third period English class, Debbie Berger gives an A.B.; College of William and Mary; English: Beta Club Sponsor informative and enjoyable account of the biography she read. ot Fe9 Fo) 5) 5) English Classes Strive For Better Communication And Speech To succeed, an individual must be capable of communi- cating with others. A solid foundation in the fundamentals of the English language was basic for acquiring that ability. Much ale emphasis was placed upon the acquisition of a thorough understanding of the mechanics of English grammar. Miss Carolyn S. Saferight The next step was to tap hidden resources of creative B.S.; Radford College; English imagination through self-expression in the form of poetry, themes, and essays. Other forms of creative development of the mind came in the disguise of participation in discussions, Mrs. Geneva M. Woody debates, plays, and the presentation of speeches and book B.S.; M.S.; Radford College; English reviews. A deep appreciation of some of the fine works of literature ie oh ee created by talented authors of the past and present was teh « - ee instilled in the mind of each student as each explored the immense realm of creative writing. Diligent sophomores en- iY joyed the wide range of short stories as industrious juniors . encountered the possibilities of American literature. At the same time, seniors advanced forward in a study of works created by English authors. Taken as a whole, the English department of Franklin County High School was one of outstanding quality, always seeking and developing new methods of instruction that would enable the citizens of tomorrow to express themselves intel- ligently and independently. 25