Kings Mountain High School - Milestones Yearbook (Kings Mountain, NC)

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Mrs. Weir assists a student in the selection of an appropriate reference. Mrs. Josephine E. Weir, A.B., Winthrop; M.A., Columbia; Li- brary; National Honor Society; Library Club; Senior Advisor. LARGER LIBRARY SUPPLIES ONE THOUSAND STUDENTS WITH EOOD EOR THOUGHT A Thousand students have daily access to our library, thus making it, in a sense, the hub of the school. The library has a two-fold purpose: first, to supply materials that make the curriculum more interesting and valuable for pupils and teacher ; and second, to make available books and periodicals that give enjoyment and information | to those who read for pleasure. Library Science lessons are offered to students who are using the library for the first time. These students are taught to make full use of the card catalogue, the excellent supply of reference books, as well as the other reading materials. ■■ . -I

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STUDY OF FRENCH AND LA TIN FOUND TO BE USEFUL IN STUDY OF NA TIVE ENGLISH Mrs. C. V. Harrill, A.B., WCUNC; French, English II; French Club; Junior-Senior Mr. James Evans, A. A., Mars Hill; A.B., Wake Forest; M.Ed., UNC; Post Graduate, U of Miami; U.S. N.R., Harvard: Latin; Latin Club Comprenez-vous le francais? The study of French and Latin is closely related to Eng- lish, especially in vocabulary, and since French is used as a “second language” by many well-educated people all over the world, it assumes great importance in our education. In order to facilitate and strengthen the study of French, recordings, film strips, tapes, and linguaphones are being used as teaching aids in the French department this year. This is the beginning of the modern and up-to-date French laboratory which we hope to develop at Kings Mountain High School. Mr. Evans instructs students in the proper use of the neuter gender.

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Miss Sutton graphically explains “why” to one of her geometry classes. With increased emphasis on the im- portance of mathematics in the high school curriculum, we are keeping pace through courses designed to meet the objectives of each of our students — college-bound or otherwise. Our powers of accurate and logical thinking are sharpened through the solution of mathematical problems. We experience a sense of achievement as we train our senses in the orderly, logical world of figures. Far from the dull routine man- ner in which our parents were “drill- ed”, we are encouraged to learn the “why” as well as the “how.” With this sound foundation as a springboard, we are prepared to enter fields of our choice without fear of “closed doors.” Miss Kittie Lou Sutton, B.S., TPI; M.A., Peabody; Algebra II, Plane Geometry; Junior Advisor; Future Teachers Club. Mr. Walter F. Powell, A.B., UNC; Algebra I; Freshman Advisor; Key Club.