Central High School - Warrior Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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The Opportunity to Become Well-Informe THE WORKS of Cavalier poets from the Elizabethan Period stimulate an interest in early English literature among Mrs. Clagett's Senior English students. Romantic tales of adventure and gallantry, woven in the colorful language of old, provide various topics for discussion. -4. 22 MRS. STERNBERG INTERRUPTS the regular course of her Senior English class to present a collectioi of beautifully illustrated books of English pros and poetry. The minute detailing of this ink sketc portraying a scene from the Rime of the A cient Mariner, helps to make the story mor vivid. At Central there are twelve English instructors, eaclc doing her best to prepare us for the future. Along with ardena concern for the individual, every teacher displays efticienc and capability and upholds the high standards of Central' English Department. Recognizing the vast importance of a introduction to literature and of the ability to communicat effectively, Central offers accelerated courses to those student qualified to increase their pace of study. Her graduates ar instilled with a basic yet thorough foundation in literature an the English language, which results in a high rate of colleg acceptances. ESSENTIAL IN EFFECTIVE writing and speaking is a fluent vocabulary. books compiled by Miss Reams' Junior class provide quick reference to familiar words.

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Desire to Learn and Think. DT K-'eff' I WILLIAM W. WHARTON, B.S.-Mathematics. new W, WW ROBERT L. WILLIAMS, B.S., M.A.-Mathematics: Coach. V LOUISE WILLINGHAM, A.B. -American and Ancient and Medieval History. 'ii WAY? question Miss Margaret Gavin, Miss Mitchell, and Mrs. Maryestel Schuele. These novices to CentraI's labyrinth of halls are as confused as any freshman. MRS. OPAL F. SMITH, A.B.-Chemistry. MRS. IRMA O. STERNBERG, B.A., M.A.- English, Honor Society Sponsor. MARGARET THOMPSON, B.S., M.A.-Guid ance Counselor. MARTHA C. WALLACE, B.S.P.E., M.A.- Physical Education, Biology, Student Coun cil Advisor. 774 . Len new cb Q- Q Oh J' MRS. JESSE M. WESBERRY, B.S.-Music, Choir. I I W I I v 2I

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les in the Study of Grammar and Literature. 2 GRAMMING SEEMS to be nev- nding obstacle to the Fresh- 's acquiring a practical knowl- e of grammar. With Miss No- 's help, the confused expres- ns of her students often change smiles of understanding. f if ti Y GRAMMAR USAGE and American literature are courses required of all eleventh grade students-im cluding football players. Junior gridders enrolled in Mrs. Davie's class find her explanations and patience equally helpful. 4,5 .4 5-. ,ft-21. WELL, MISS METZ, I think if should have ended like this. . . Such remarks are frequently made in this Freshman English class. The exchange of ideas and opin- ions between students promotes clear thinking and ease of ex- pression.