Homer L Ferguson High School - Mariner Yearbook (Newport News, VA)

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Mrs. Elizabeth C. Smith Department Chairman English, Advanced Composition Advisor: National Honor Society English courses were enriched Pam Alley and Cathy Lawrence, seniors in one of Mrs. Smith ' s English classes, pre- pare a bulletin board depicting three witches in Act I of Shakespeare ' s MacBETH. Seeking to instill in their students an appreciation of great literature and to teach them the skills necessary for speaking, read- ing, and writing effectively, English teachers used several new devices this year. Among these were the Science Research Associates Contemporary Composition program used with the overhead projector, the Humanities Series films, and various film strips and records related to literary studies. The students themselves also tried new projects in their classes. A senior class made a tape on the literary, political, and musical background of a century of English history, while eighth graders staged one act plays written by classmates. Freshmen made maps and travel folders on the journeys of Odysseus, a sophomore class produced THE KING AND I, and juniors made a study of love and hate in THE HUMAN COMEDY. Drama students produced one act plays, while speech students studied phonetics. Mr. Pirkle helps drama students Amy Markowitz, Claude Puryear, Patty Henry, and Dana Martin rehearse a scene from a one act play. Mrs. Margaret F.Baab Miss Nicola H. Beverage Mrs. Cary F. Burt English, Advanced Com- English English position Advisor: WINDJAMMER, Quill and Scroll Mrs. Frances T. Casson Mrs. Mary W. Cofer English English 18

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The school nurse Mrs. Myers takes Mike Mr. Harmon, activities director, Porter ' s temperature in the clinic. sells tickets to the athletic events. Mr. Leonard, serving as transporta- tion officer, keeps track of the buses. Staff members performed duties. Mrs. Martha Oder types a senior ' s transcript, while Mrs. Juanita Granger looks for a school record. — v ms iH — a 1E3 i t w Si mmm i -— Performing some of the school ' s many typing, bookkeeping, and clerical jobs are Mrs. Margaret Crate and Mrs. Florence Stutz. 17

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by new techniques and projects. Miss Joann Fivel English, World Lit- erature Advisor: Senior Ushers, Music Club Mrs. Lucy M. Gay English Mrs. Russwyn O. Hall English Advisor: HELM Mrs. Smith ' s fourth period English stu- Mrs. Gay discusses grammar rules and writing techniques with a junior class, dents study a S.R.A. Composition lesson. In Ferguson English classes great emphasis is put on developing writing skills. 1 Mrs. Sue Jones English Mr. James E. Pirkle Drama, Speech Advisor: Thespians, Forensic Club Miss Pamela B. Roland Mrs. Carol L. Thur- English man English Johnny Speegle coaches Mickey Conway on his vocabulary words. Vocabulary study is a regular part of the studies of all English stu- dents. 19