Pembroke High School - Corsair Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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levels in English courses For the college-bound students, there were college preparatory classes centered around literature and composition. Condi- tions influencing the authors ' works were studied in addition to the works themselves. Students of superior ability were chal- lenged by courses providing more advanc- ed and detailed study and work. Miss Linda F. Fuller English and Latin University of Montant, B.A. Sponsor: Y-Teens: Chess Club Mrs. D. Lee Robinson English Thiel College, B.A. Sponsor: Literary Magazine Mrs. Patricia W. Sheehan English and Journalism University of Illinois, B.A. Sponsor: Newspaper; Here is your next assignment, says Radio Club Mrs. Thornberry. Miss Rena M. Horton English, Speech, Drama University of Kentucky, B.A. Sponsor: Drama Club, Thespians, Speech Club Mrs. Elsie M. Thornberry English and Humanities Kent State University, B.S. Sponsor: Literary Magazine Frank Mitchell converses with Mrs. Woodard as other students work diligently. Rudy Cobb needs convincing by Mrs. Woodard that his answer is not correct! 19

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w Student Abilities are provided for on varied Mrs. Elizabeth B. Woodard English College of William and Mary, B.S. University of Chicago, M.Sc. Sponsor: Yearbook Mrs. Henrietta L. Abla English Central State College, B.S. Ed.; M.Ed. Mrs. Abla and her college-bound English class are involved in their English Literature study. English Department In addition to the routine offerings in the English field, Pembroke students had oppor- tunities to move into more specialized areas. Courses in speech, drama, journalism, and the Humanities served to expand the stu- dents ' knowledge of and experience in the English language. Under the direction of Mrs. Woodard, Pembroke ' s English department provided varied levels of instruction keyed to student ability. Basic English courses emphasized the practoca; application of grammar rules, and some training in correct business letter-writ- ing was offered. Mrs. Susan G. Davis English Longwood College, B.S. Mrs. Davis is entranced with an album of Edgar Allan Poe. We wonder if her students will be equally fascinated? 18

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The Language, Speech, Drama, and Journalism Darial, use a ruler, not your fingers for headline measurements,” says Deborah Bradley. Ruth Crawley, Gwen Blackwell, and Joyce Burton run through their lines for Exit the Body. Weirdly painted faces, ancient hats, robes, ragged costumes — are these the tools of education? The answer is Yes if you are in one of Miss Horton ' s speech or drama classes. Situations involving facing and talking to audi- ences were created to give students opportunities to develop poise and skill in public speaking. Aspiring actors and actresses found the drama classes to be challenging and helpful. Actual performances in skits and plays gave drama students needed experience, and fun. Pembroke ' s PIRATEER, the school newspaper, was the responsibilty of the journalism classes. Mrs. Sheehan taught the fundamentals of journalism in classes and supervised the preparation of the paper. Salmagundi gets unusual advertisement in Mrs. Sheehan ' s classes. Now, ladies! Show some enthusiasm, pleads Miss Horton in her speech class. 20