Pauls Valley High School - Panther Yearbook (Pauls Valley, OK)

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Languages Stress Communication Incorporation of contemporary and traditional subiect matter and teaching approaches gave new life to the language arts departments. Students in Mrs. Betty McGee's classes were excited about the study of modern music as poetry, through Andy Tompkins' inductive method of teaching they became acquainted with all types of literature and learned to write for themselves. Composition students, under the direction of Mrs. Emma Lou Carleton, learned to pen the per- fect approach, both creative and formal. Journalism students came to realize that there is more to a good publication than the average read- er understands. Teacher Mrs. Linda Howard stressed pride as well as accuracy in production. Spanish and French students learned to hablar and parler under the direction of Mrs. Dorothy Shirley and Mrs. Elaine Creel. The classes empha- sized both written and spoken communications through use of tapes and filmstrips. Much life was added to the courses by student skits done in the language being studied, and by several trips which emphasized the importance of a foreign language. Pitching cards, the practice of alphabetizing and filing stu- dent report cards, falls the lot of language arts teachers, Mrs. Howard and Andy Tompkins. l --1. v-f Fun time begins at the movies according to foreign language teachers Mrs. Creel and Mrs. Shirley who find film strips a must in the classroom. Audio-visuals often provide the solution to slow moving literature units ac- cording to Mrs. Carleton and Mrs. McGee.

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Mrs. Long, counselor, gives advice to Linda Moody on a vocational Cdreef- Relates to Student Activities Students with problems and questions about college come to Mrs. lris Lansford, counselor. ,,..ofM' ' 2 l 5 if z I W.: gl l f. vi 11131 1 flf' l ffl? V1 X Early morning office activities usually included a rush for doughnuts sold by the Student Council. Atop student laughter and loud talking, Ray O. Stuckey, princi- pal, could be found working busily to keep the school running smoothly. Another fa- miliar face was that of Joe Thomas, vice- principal, feverishly issuing make-up slips and keeping students disciplined. An unexcused tardy slip usually resulted in 8 o'clock study hall. Adding the finishing touches to the ad- ministrative staff was school secretary Mrs. Reba Ward. Close to the office could be found Mrs Virginia Long and Mrs. Iris Lansford, coun- selors, whose maior purposes were stu- dent problems, both personal and curricu- lar. The office business, often appearing rushed and disorganized was important to the school's operation and its functional education.

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Music, Drama, Library Note Activities Private lessons and practice in the classroom characterized the training of the sixth hour chorus room, as Mrs. Mona Golden and class strived for that perfect arrangement. New music included both festival material and the highly popular pop. Early band practice started at 7:30 every morn- ing, and Jim Winkle had the responsibility of mak- ing sure every member was there on time. Port of the band's activity was to sound out the call to col- ors at each assembly. Commuting each day between Byars and Pauls Teaching music to some of the students is sometimes difficult agree Mrs. Golden and Jim Winkle. Valley brought a few problems to the librarian, Mrs. Cleo Corbett. To help eliminate the time prob- lem, she employed the help of a few high school students. Fifty new books were acquired by the Li- brary Science Club. All one-acts and the all school play were pro- duced by Mrs. Pat Kelly. Classroom activities were centered on make-up, costume programs, stage lighting, color, and scene design, as well as the preparation and presentation of public address. Finding literature for dramatics class isn't a very successful iob, not even when the librarian is helping, says Mrs. Kelly to Mrs. Corbett. ' f s