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

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Student participation is necessary to understand the intricacies of our state and national government. Students in Mrs. Myers’ government class enjoy a game of Klassroom Kwiz. Mrs. Nell Booth Miss Carol Ingram B.S.; Radford College; U.S. History, B.S.; Radford College; U.S. History; World The Franklin Eagle Sponsor Geography; Varsity Cheerleaders’ Sponsor 28 ba Miller Bennington B.A.; Emory and Henry College; Gov- ernment; Varsity Football Coach Mrs. Eunice Myers B.S.; Madison College; Government

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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

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Students Learn Good Citizenship Mrs. Frances Nix B.A.; Lynchburg College; U.S. History; F.T.A. Sponsor John Speidel B.A.; M.S.; Emory and Henry College; Radford College; Government; World History Attempting a deeper comprehension of the events of the past that shaped the world of today and tomorrow, the department of Social Studies provided a program that took into consideration every facet of the world’s background. U.S. history traced the progression of the United States from its beginning to its place of prominence in world events. For students who displayed outstanding capabilities and a desire for an in-depth study of the events of the American past, an honors course in U.S. history was offered. Through discussion of current events, participation in mock Senates, and a study of the Constitution, Virginia and U.S. government students learned about the organization of the government on a local, state, and national level. World geography concerned itself primarily with imparting the principle of the interdependence of mankind that makes it impossible for any country to survive on its own resources. An understanding of today’s world through a study of past periods of history was one of the basic aims of world history. The complexities involved in the management of a country’s material resources to satisfy basic necessities was a major point brought to light in the study of economics. All in all, the Social Studies Department provided interest- ed students with a firm foundation in the ‘“how’s and why’s” of today’s environment. Denny D. Willimas A.B.; B.D.; Duke; Yale; Government; Economics; Hi-Y Sponsor