Hampden Dubose Academy - Esse Yearbook (Zellwood, FL)

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i F .XF W3- 142 RENCH introduces the student to the con- tributions made by the French people in many diversified fields of culture. Notebooks and map studies supplement the textbook material, and the class periods are made more vital through oral recitation in French, which includes singing hymns, repeating Scripture verses, and telling folk tales. The student comes to recognize that a knowledge of French is a valuable asset, for this language is next to English in its Wide usage among the nations of the world. TYPING, a practical elective which is often chosen by students at the Academy, trains the Student to type various kinds of business forms and shows him how to prepare manuscript material. As the student learns to type neatly and accurately, he is being fitted for greater efficiency as a college student, and he is being prepared to fulfil more capably the responsibili- ties of his future life work. Miss Ruth E. Clement, B.A. The F rench II class reviews the conjugation of verbs. dj

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IBLE, the foundation course for all teaching at the Academy. is taught as the infallible XVord of Cod, For the prophecy came not in old time hy the will of man: hut holy men of Cod spake as they were moved hy the Holy Ghost. ll Peter 1:21. In the midst ofthe changing circumstances in the national scene and world outlook, the YYord of Cod stands as an unchang- ing hulwarlx. To this source of strength and guidance come the faculty and students oi the Academy as they feed upon the XVord in private devotions, group prayers thy dormitory or hy classesj, chapel and yesper services. the fall evangelistic meetings, and the spring Bilmle Conference. ln educating for eternity, the classroom suhjects are studied with reference to the teachings of the Bilnle, and each class period is committed to the Lord in the opening devo- tional period. liihle is studied as a sulmject hy each student at the Academy. The freshmen and sophomores study the Peutateuch and the Gospels in alternate years, while the juniors and seniors study Daniel and Acts. Each student is encouraged to go to the Word of Cod lor himself to receive the message of the Lord, which is revealed in a Spirit-filled life. For all Scripture is given hy inspiration of Cod, and is profit- ahle for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for in- struction in righteousness: That the man of Cod may he perfect. tlirouglily furnished unto all good Works. ll Timothy 3:16. 17. Miss Margaret E. Anderson, B.A. Students uunme curios from the Holy Lind which fuse 1 mole intimate glimpse of the land where jesus lived. MGI! llnll Iillllllllll 1:8 3 N at X, 6 .:,.: 1

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Pv ewg The Spanish II class examines a painted tapestry, prepared a student project PANISH, the language which serves as a connecting link with the C0llIlt1'i6S to the South of the United States. opens the gateway to a fuller appreciation of the far-reaching scope of our heritage from Spanish-speaking coun- tries, both in the Old XVorld and in the New XVorld. Spanish is spoken on the campus by missionary students from Spanish-speaking countries, and thus the students who are learn- ing the language are encouraged to use their class vocabulary in a practical way. ATIN, the language which is a part of our heritage from lionian culture, gives to the student a background knowledge of Words which are important today because of their English derivations. Therefore, emphasis is placed upon the Latin prefixes, suffixes, roots. phrases, and quotations which have vitally enriched the English language. As the text- book vividly describes Roman life. the class becomes more aware of the lasting effects of the ancient civilization of Rome. Miss Fay C. Ertner, A.B., M A