Little Rock Central High School - Pix Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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Mr . Sybil Hefley utilize the special ervicc offered by the llbrery. Her English classe» frequent the book shelves for vital Information. LOLA DUNNAVANT - AB, Hendrix; BS, La. State U.; MA, U. of Mich. Engrossed in a moment of deep concentration, John Fink spends hours pouring over books as he researches on his senior theme. Central's library offers much for research in many fields. Library—27

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Learning and Leisures Unite in School Library Working l»te in library, monitor Rebecca leMaster tiredly »h«lve book which havo been previously checked in by ftudent . Boasting a $1,100 addition in new books to suit all personalities, the library offers a challenging atmosphere to eager students. The library encourages students with academic en- deavors by providing an adequate supply of research and ready reference materials. By means of its tranquil at- mosphere, the library, which seats approximately 100 stu- dents, allures serious-minded pupils. Numerous magazines, records, and novels offer entertainment and enable stu- dents to become well-rounded. In addition to stressing leisure and learning, Mrs. Coker and Miss Dunnavant provide projects with far reaching and distant goals. This year they provide an ex- cellent job training program for 45 student librarians. Rotating every nine weeks, student librarians receive serv- ice training in shelving, carding, attendance, and desk work. With this background of practical experience, stu- dents are better prepared to embark upon their prospective careers after graduation. Annually the library sponsors two contests during Na- tional Book Week and National Library Week. The li- brary also works in close connection with the Art De- partment to produce posters and displays, which enhance the attractiveness of the library. MRS. MARY COKER - BS, AS7C; BS, La. State U. 26— Library

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English Classes Begin Transformational Grammar “Just as there are new trends in mathematics, there are also new trends in English—both in grammar and in literature, commented Mrs. Kaye Taylor, chairman of the English Department. She explained that most every- one knows of the knowledge explosion in the science world’s dynamic fields, but few know of the transforma- tion that traditional grammar is now undergoing. A goal of the English Department is to teach structural linguistics, a phase of grammar in which sentence patterns of four basic structures arc used to illustrate grammar. This is a part of the new approach. As always, the world of literature is a growing one. New literature texts were introduced to all three grade levels this year. It is the goal of English teachers to help the student make adjustments to living by connecting literature with life. Many consider that the most worth- while pursuit of literature, aside, perhaps, from pursuit for pleasure, is to gain experience and background on which to draw for understanding parts of life which one can never actually experience. Offered at Central is the team teaching program, which is to be expanded because of its success, along with regular English courses, accelerated courses, and remedial courses, all of which are designed for the student, on his level. SAM K. BLAIR - BA, ASTC. BETTY ROSE BURNS - BSE. ASTC. CHARLES L. CARROLL - BA, LRU. MRS. SUSAN CRAW- FORD - BS, N.Y. State U. Student» in Mr. Sammy Blair's eleventh grade English claw, Walter Graham, Candace Featherston, and Joan lafferty admire powers which class members originated and constructed, showing how words are used as different parts of speech. Creative projects give students practical application. Words UseA As DiffercKt lart» Of Speech -----------------=.- «fc • V 28-English