George Washington High School - Cavalier Yearbook (Danville, VA)

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Paper Back Books Plague English Students il 1 hui' Hugh Sherrill-A.B. Linda Dennis-A.B. Edna M. Watts-B.A.g Chatterboxg Quill and Scroll, Press Club Mary Bacon-B.S.3 Varsity Cheerleadersg Travel Club, Senior Sponsor Miriam Cooper-A.B. Q Evelyn Miller-B.A.g ':'l Business Staff, CAVALIERQ I.R.C.g 'Q' A Quill and Scroll Vw V Kenneth Miller-M.A.g 4 W I.R.C.g C.T.S.g Quill and Scroll ng- S. H. Perkinson-M.A.g V Ev Headg F.0.0.T. Club . V ,,', at Beverly Bedsole-B.A. ' f a 'eit 3 William Roller-B. S.g Senior Sponsor W Gladys Spangler-M.A. f Patricia Ridge-A.B. gui, Peggy Warlick-A.B. Barbara Wilson-A.B. 5 ' X i '-an I Il I i 'lj ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Gerunds, infinitives, complex sentences, and subordinate clauses are keys which unlock doors leading to the full en- joyment and understanding of the English language and literature. Silas Marner and the Merchant of Venice stimu- late sophomore literary sensitivities. juniors explore the rich history of American literature and venture into the world of the essay and the short story. The ghost of Ham- let's father and the folksy, warm characters from Canterbury Tale: people the senior English classes. Appraisal and revision of subject matter and of learning activities are the guiding principles which members of the English department strive to uphold. This effort to keep abreast of demands made by a modern society has resulted in innovations--in written composition, where emphasis is on brief themes related to the study of literature and stu- dent experiencesg and in parallel reading, where two desig- nated books are required in each class. The English department tries not only to provide levels which allow individuals to develop according to their abil- ity, but also to offer subjects such as speech, journalism and creative writing which add scope to the knowledge ac- quired in the regular course of study. Additional activities which offer a special challenge to students include philosophy of life papers for juniors, im- promptu themes for juniors and seniors, and the special word list on which seniors must score a minimum of 95. T wenty-Three

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,lil ly if , T Taq :I 5, !,, 7 ,,V: ,avg Y , f f 1 I I V' 1 LW, Z V .4153 ,gf A , v ' f . l . , ffiff I , Mary Oliver-M.A.g John Kelly-B.A. David Brown--B.S.g Polly Temple-B.S. Perry Hicks-B.A. Head Football, Track Adopts Placement Program, New Texts Closely correlated with the social studies department are extra-curricular clubs organized to further students' interest in their country and its relation to other nations. The fac- ulty of this department serves as sponsors. With promoting interest and understanding in national and international affairs as its purpose, the International Re- lations Club meets once a month in the homes of members. Membership is limited to juniors and seniors. Juniors must have an overall B average. Seniors must have a B average in social studies for at least one semester. The IRC frequently meets with other clubs for programs of special interest. CIVICS CLUB Sitting: Bessie Gantsoudes, treasurer, Susan Oakes, vice-president, Steve Salmoney, president, Sharon Tarpley, secretary, Front Row: Mr. Gusler, co-sponsor, Ellen Zimmerman, Virginia Daughrity, Gene Touchstone, Donna Broxson, Barbara Lawton, To instill in its members a loyalty and allegiance to the United States of America, the symbols of its justice and ideals, and its history and traditions, the Civics Club held regular monthly meetings. Among those who addressed the club were Mr. Juby Towler, Coordinator of Civil Defense activities in Danville, and Mr, George Anderson, assistant mayor of Danville. The main project of the year was a Christmas party for the re- tarded children at the Richard Smith School. These two clubs work in cooperation with the social studies department to develop conscientious students who are working toward developing good citizenship. Lawson Grant, Larry Salmony, Mac Cross, Mr. Ward, co-sponsor, Second Row: Harry Carr, Laura Connor, Ned McConnell, Donna Giles, Jo Ann Martin, Branson Isley. Twenty-Five