Greensville County High School - Riparian Yearbook (Emporia, VA)

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Mrs. Sudie D. Brothers, B.S., Longwood College English, History Mrs. Rachael C. Gobble, B.A., Elon College English Miss Trixie I. Johnson, B.A., William and Mary M.E., University of Virginia History NOT PICTURED: Mrs. Betty B. Tillar, B.S., Mary Washington English, History History, English And Foreign The departments of history, English, and foreign languages have as their goal developing in the student an understanding of the social, political, and cultural aspects of the world about him. Through studying history, the stu¬ dent comes to realize how vital past events are in influencing the modern world. Man’s strivings throughout history for self-per¬ fection are in turn reflected in his literature and in his languages, for these are the means by which he expresses his thoughts and emotions. An awareness of man’s past is provided in the five courses offered students in ancient and modern European history, world geography, American history, and American government. Lit¬ erature and means of self-ex¬ pression are emphasized in five required English courses. Fin¬ ally, students are given a chance to learn an ancient language, Latin, and the modern language of diplomacy, French. Those who have completed courses in these departments of history, English, and foreign languages have de¬ veloped an accurate concept of the outside world. Teachers eagerly gather at the front of the lunch line. Wayne Death shows Mrs. McBride his English project, a. replica of the Globe theater of Shakespeare ' s day.

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Appreciation Courses Add To G.C.H.S. Mrs. Sarah E. Savage B.S., East Carolina College Art Gayle Ligon discovers in art class what un¬ usual effects can be produced by using India ink. With C h r i s t m a s approaching, Miss Linda Hanson leads the choral music class in re¬ hearsing special arrangements of traditional holiday music. Miss Linda S. Hanson B.S., East Carolina College Choral Music Mrs. Judson L. Parker B.A., William and Mary Library Science John D. Savage B.S., East Carolina College Music Band, choral music, art, and an extensive library provide opportunities for developing an appreciation of culture and the fine arts. A student may partici¬ pate in both the marching band and the concert band. Besides the obvious reward of 1 e a r n i n g to play a musical instrument, he be¬ comes acquainted with music that has been enjoyed for generations. Both the student in choral music and the student in art learn valu¬ able methods of self-expression thatcanbe carried over into later life. Finally, the school’s fine li¬ brary contains the keys to all areas of knowledge and aids the student in preparing assignments in all his academic classes. 13

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Languages Reveal Outside World Mr. West helps Polly Prince with some French vowel pronunciations. Mrs. Lovice A. Harris, B.A., Longwood College Latin, English Mrs. Sarah C. McBride, B.A., Woman ' s College, UNC, English Mrs. Lota S. Reid B.A., William and Mary History, English Calvin T. West B.A., William and Mary French