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

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Thomas Nix B.S.. M.Ed.; Western Carolina University; University of Vir- ginia; Spanish; Mask and Gavel Society Sponsor Mrs. Anne H. Thurman B.A.; Lynchburg College; Latin; English; Latin Club Sponsor 26 Mrs. Ruth Scherer B.S.; Bob Jones University; Spanish; Spanish Club Sponsor insemmncmmnnneeas

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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

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Customs Of Foreign Lands Learning a new language was a stimulating and intriguing task that was enjoyed by many students. Each one was spurred on by the realization that as the world was growing smaller day by day, an understanding of the language and customs of past civilizations and modern countries was vitally essential. Latin students found the language very much alive in our own civilization as their study progressed from basic founda- tions to various forms of Latin literature. An understanding of grammar and pronunciation as well as an understanding of the geography, life, and history of France were impressed upon each French student. The gay world of our Spanish neighbors was brought into sharper focus for individuals engaged in the study of the Spanish language. As students constantly practiced speaking, (writing, and reading the language, soon they reached a point of ‘ proficiency sin comprehending the aspects of Spanish. Mrs. Donna N. Vest JY yh B.S.; Radford College; French; French Club Sponsor Mrs. Scherer’s class finds that an important part of first year Spanish is learning to conjugate verbs. William Lemon, Sue Cook, Paul Wray, and Randy Carter practice speaking to each other in Spanish to improve their pronunciation and sharpen their knowledge of verb usage. 27