George Wythe High School - Chancellor Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Jane N. Nichols B.A., Hollins College Mrs. Emily Tirs Special, Russian University George Tirs Special, Russian University Mrs. Ruby F. Tyree B.A., Westhampton National Honor Society Sponsor, Latin Club Sponsor Robert Terry listens while Billy Woodfin operates the complicated controls of the tape recorder on duty as language lab assistants. Administration and Departments 23

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“lan Woman te Stvlich The Russians’ eu Sleep % Machine Carolyn Anthony displays Russian architecture, along with articles about their customs, to Eddie Crowder during language week, Foreign Language Week Inaugurated by Students Mrs. Thelma B. Hutton B.A., M.A., Westhampton, University of Wisconsin Head of Language Department A guillotine in front of the office? Although some students did agree that the office might well be termed a ''Bastille, ' the French class which erect- ed the structure did not have that thought in mind. Instead, the class was doing its part to initiate George Wythe's first Language Week. Each lan- guage was appointed a special day on which it attempted to emphasize the role it played in the world. One Spanish class made tags for the faculty to wear, while others wore the colors of their coun- try, sang songs, and made posters. With such wide- spread enthusiasm, the entire school was effectively enlightened as to the major role which language plays in the lives of all people. In addition many students participated in the French, Spanish, and Latin tournaments where they displayed their knowledge in competition for lan- Mrs. Nancy M. Kuykendall B.A., Agnes Scott College Ann McCants B.A., Longwood College guage scholarships. 22 Administration and Departments

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ts Inquisitive students, Danny Harton and Nancy Grizzard, try their skill at titrating a Vitamin C acid during chemistry class. 24 Administration and Departm ents