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

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Students Learn To Relate The Past With The Present By Studying Old Worlds A program of studies including world history, U. S. history, world geography, Virginia and U. S. govenment, and economics were offered to the students of FCHS. World history included a survey of Western Civilization from early man to the present time while U. S. history traced the development of the United States and pre- pared students to meet the upheavals of today and to- morrow. World geography gave students a better under- standing of the world in which we live. Virginia and U. S. government emphasized the rights, duties, and responsibilities of the individual in a democracy. A clearer understanding of the organization of government was sought as present day problems and controversial issues were examined. The complexities involved in the management of a country’s material re- sources to satisfy basic necessities was a major point brought to light in the study of economics. Taken as a whole, the Social Studies Department pro- vided instruction that took into consideration every facet of the world’s background thus making the citizens of tomorrow proud of their country and its heritage . Miller Bennington A.S.; B.A.; Ferrum College; Emory and Henry College; Va. and U.S. Government; Football Coach Frank Lawrence explains the use of a ceremonial ball, an ancient de- vice used in the Taoist religion to inflict wounds as a punishment for evil doing. Mrs. Nell Booth B.S.; Radford College; U. S. History; The Franklin Eagle Sponsor

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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,

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Mrs. Donna Cole B.A.; University of North Carolina; U.S. History Tat aN Mrs. Majorie Milam B.A.; Averett College; Longwood College; U. S. History; English; Beta Club Sponsor John D. Speidel B.A.; M.S.; M.A.L.S.; Emory and Henry College; Rad- ford College; Hollins College; World History; U. S. His- tory; Va. and U. S. Government Miss Carol Ingram B.S.; Radford College; U.S. History; World Geography; Varsity Cheerleaders’ Sponsor ee ee FG q L Mrs. Eunice Myers B.S.; Madison College; Va. and U. S. Government Denny D. Williams A.B.; B.D.; S.T.M.; Duke University; Yale University; Va. and U. S. Government; Economics; U. S. History; Hi-Y Sponsor ‘sc