Northside High School - Bruin Yearbook (Fort Smith, AR)

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English program implemented, revised Above: Library papers are a never-ending story in the English department. Here Bill Lairamore takes advantage of reference material in the library. Below Litsmith editor Joan Gudgeon fstandingb discusses entries in one of the monthly contests with staff members Missy Moffett and Mary White.

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introduced to the better things . 4 s,- w,,Awqn as he learns to relate to h in life eart, musiv and good literature - - - He discovers that man must be smarter is environment and recognize himself as social being, he discovers the great joy of communication.

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enior level One of the most important arts one can learn in school, it is said, is that of speaking and writing effectively, express- ing oneself clearly. Using the Armstrong methodv of reasoning and discussion, the English department delves into the basic prin- ciples of grammar, vocabulary, speech, literature and creative writing in teaching students this art. To serve as a stimulus for student Writings, monthly contests are sponsored by the Litsmith, Northside's literary magazine. Compositions of excellence are honored by publication. Containing over 15,000 volumes of reference and fiction books along with various pamphlets and periodicals, the library assists approximately 150 students daily in their quest for information for class work. In addition to the regular English courses, advanced classes correlated with history-under team teachers-are open to students showing special ability. The Novel, a course for seniors, was dropped while Great Books and World Literature, both senior programs for enrichment, were continued this year. In March, 15 students from the speech classes participated in the state speech festival in Little Rock. Magazines for research papers are shelved by library assistants Kathy Boling and Kim Perry. Left: Scenes from The Patriotf' a play based on the conflict between Hamilton and Jefferson, is dramatized in Mrs. Edna Grigsby's class by Phyllis Cialone, Robert Klock, Larry Pickett, Chuck Preston Cseatedj, Missy Moffett fat standj, John Cutsinger, Carol Dixon and Michele Buell.