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

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Heads Throb As Students Learn To Speak E. T. Nix B.S.; M.Ed.; Western Carolina University; University of Virginia; Spanish; Dramatics Club Sponsor Foreign language students use the laboratory to perfect their pronun- ciation and understanding of the new language. Mrs. Ruth Scherer B.S.; Bob Jones University; Spanish; Spanish Club Sponsor Mrs. Anne Thurman B.A.; Lynchburg College; Latin; English; Latin Club Sponsor Ses OTC oe |

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Opened In English And Speech Classes OPLES NATIONAL 8 SEPTEMBER 197! Mrs. Mary Layman B.S.; Bridgewater College; English; Trinity Tri-Hi-Y Sponsor Mrs. Margaret Lovell B.A.; M.Ed.; Roanoke College; University of Virginia; English; Speech; Forensics Sponsor Miss Carolyn Saferight B.S.; Radford College; English Since communication is an essential part of our every- day lives, the primary function of the English Depart- ment was to educate students in the use of their own language in order to communicate with others. Through essays, interpretative readings, public speaking, story telling, pantomiming, and debating, horizons were broadened and a world full of exciting new concepts was opened. For sophomores, days were filled with learning the importance of correct usage of basic grammar and be- coming familiar with the parts of speech. They also en- joyed the wide range of short stories and improved their writing skills. Some junior classes encountered the pos- sibilities of American literature while other classes learned to appreciate the newspaper. At the same time, seniors discovered a new world of speeches and themes along with Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. Students who took advantage of the many opportuni- ties offered by the English Department at FCHS found that they were soon able to express themselves intelli- gently and independently. Mrs. Mary Phillips B.S.; Radford College; English Mrs. Geneva Woody B.S.; M.S.; Radford College; English

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And Write Latin, French, And Spanish Mrs. Donna Vest B.S.; Radford College; French; French Club Sponsor Learning and understanding the language and cus- toms of a country different from ours proved to be a very interesting and enjoyable experience for the stu- dents who were enrolled in the foreign language classes. Under the skillful leadership of teachers who imparted a creditable knowledge and background of the faraway lands, students studied not only of the tongue of these people but also of their traditions and belief. Latin students studied myths, Roman history, and many interesting characters such as Caesar, Cicero, and Pompey. They found the language to be very much alive in our own civilization as their study progressed from basic foundations to Latin literature. Because of their study of Latin, many students derived a much better background in English. French offered the students a very colorful and in- teresting class even though it proved difficult. Students struggled through a mangle of words and progressed as they worked with extended verb and grammar study. An understanding of the geography, life, and history were also impressed upon each French student. A new world of colorful, intriguing people was opened to Spanish students as they were introduced to this romantic language. Not only were they taught vocabu- lary and grammar, but they also broadened their under- standing of their Latin American neighbors. Students soon reached a point of proficiency in comprehending the many aspects of Spanish. Latin students expand their concepts of the language by reviewing Mrs. Thurman’s informative bulletin board. 0) LATINSPEAKSTOOAY = 2,