John Marshall High School - Marshallite Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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20 Elizabeth L. Atkins Juanita T. Elmquist Margaret P. King B.A., U. of N.C. B.A., Westhampton Col. B.A. Wells Col. M.A., J. of Chicago TABS sponsor F.T.A. sponsor Mary G. Lambert Virginia M. Lewis A.B., Emory and Henry BS RE M.Ed., U. of Va. M.A., U. of R. Department Head Leslie J. McNeal Marian H. Myers Bonnie R. Newell B.A., Westhampton Col. B.A., Goucher Col. B.A., Converse Col. Independent Research Monocle, Quill and Commission sponsor Scroll, Operetta Karma D. Ogden Mary L. Peple B.A., Randolph-Macon A.B., Westhampton Col. Poetry Club sponsor In response to a student’s question concerning the use of a new speech word, Miss Peple rewords an awkward sentence.

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Paperbacks aid library “We must strive to keep up with the times” was the librarians’ motto this year. The addition of paperback books was the newest innovation and they, along with an excellent collection of books and periodicals, offered students a vast amount of research mater- ial. Records from the Esther Ed- wards Memofial Library were used by many at home and school, and a self-teaching machine was again available to students during George Wilson, John Kinzey, and Dennis Walsh flip through a few paperbacks. study halls. In addition to aiding teachers and students in using research material, the librarians distribu- ted audio-visual equipment. With the help of the librarians, stu- dents were able to collect infor- mation as well as gain skills in the use of library facilities. The library served faculty and students in all phases of the instructional program. Marjorie L. Dearhart B.A., William and Mary Mike Shumate and Tressie V. Myers B.A., Bridgewater College BS.. USO N.C, George Davis listen.

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English classes teach appreciation To communicate, to appreciate— English students developed these abilities through specially molded courses. Skills of communication, which included listening, were em- phasized in all grades. To stress originality, fourteen classes participated in the Composi- tion Laboratory Program, which employed theme readers. Reading skills were fostered, as Mrs. Elm- quist served as remedial reading consultant. Emphasized in the ninth and As her class finishes their book reports, Miss Lewis checks her schedule. Oscar M. Stevenson B.A., U. of Richmond Football, Track, Cross Country Anne W. Vaughan BSSUz Oi a: M.S., U. of Richmond TABS sponsor Margaret O. Young A.B., Westhampton Col. tenth grades was organization of literature by themes and types. A panorama of American and Eng- lish literatures, taught in the eleventh and twelfth grades, de- veloped appreciation of the writer’s craft and varied skills. Miss King pauses to collect her thoughts.