Marietta High School - Olympian Yearbook (Marietta, GA)

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C0 VERSATIO , COMPOSITIO Mr. Goodwin stressed grammar and composition in his fresh- man English classes. Teaching freshman English were three effective teachers, all newcomers to Marietta High School. Mrs. Mary Murphy brought refreshing ideas to the students from her former residence, Denver, Colorado. Mrs. Eleanor All, previously in Hawaii, evidenced this in her skilled approach to English. In reminiscing language teaching, one now thinks of the classes of foreign languages, French and Latin. Miss Glenda Gibbs instructed students in first year French while Mrs. Carolyn Morris took over instruc- tion in advanced French. Miss Gibb's class practices writing French every day. Mrs. Clgailies Lewis Mrs. Caiplysn Morris Mrs. Michael Murphy University of Alabama University of South Carolina B'A' Loretta Heights College English students were taught to correctly use library materials. 4' J

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OFFER TRAINING I . . . the meanings of stories studied in literature. Aside from the drama involved in English, one can recall the debates used by Miss Voncile Compton to teach juniors all about styles of writing and histories of com- positions. At the same time one remembers that Miss Clara Nolen enriched junior English with her slides from Europe. Correlating the junior and senior English class activi- ties were the undertakings in freshman and sopho- more English classes. These included skits, public speaking, and written compositions. The English students in Miss Compton's class work diligently as Miss Compton grades composition papers. Mrs. Murphy looks on as Peggy Holcomb works unceasingly on her English notebook. .WW Miss Voncile Compton Mercer University , i N ' - qbhfbbg Mark Goodwin jr L ,,A. B.A. jacks ille State College Auburn UUiVCrSity

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AND DR MA Mr. Robert Baker capitalized on composition and pronunciation of vocabulary to teach Latin. He, too, was new to Marietta High School this year. As is true of most dedicated teachers, the instructors of languages were sponsors of various school clubs, assistants in the athletic programs, and active partici- pants in church and community projects. They were found to be very talented in music, art, and athletic abilities. Marietta High School was fortunate to acquire a language department so able, enthusiastic and versatile. English in Action-a book and a class. V . . fifzs Miss Clara Nolen B.A. Emory University ,f ii LDL!! ,, L ,. XJJJKJX 4 I K ,1 it M Miss Nolen encourages her English students to think clearly. These English students study to find the meaning behind the Words. Miss Gibbs, Mrs. Morris, and Mr. Baker discuss ways to make their foreign language classes interesting. sk 23