Pineville High School - Kepi Yearbook (Pineville, LA)

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Ccymdb Cmtguoge uSa jp; Foreign language instruction is offered in Spanish and French to all interested students. Those enrolled in these courses not only learn grammar and how to write the language but also to converse in it intelligently. All language students benefit greatly from Pineville High's new language lab, where, with the aid of records and tapes, they have an opportunity to learn authentic pronunciations and accents. Careers in radio, television, law, government, and business all demand skill in public speaking. Speech and debate activities develop poise and self-confidence that remain a lifetime. In almost every type of endeavor there is a need to be able to voice opinions well in order to effectively present views to others. The self-assurance students acquire through the mastery of speech and debate techniques are invaluable to our highly competitive society. L’adresse surmountc la force.” V. G. Benham Proverbs

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WALTER J. ROSHTO Commerce B.S., Northwestern State College M.Ed., Northwestern State College Advisor, F.B.I..L. BEVERLY STAFFORD Health and Physical Education B.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana M.S., Louisiana State University Advisor, Rebel Misses

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jfito basis ofr M QjMtAMAMQ To provide books, magazines, articles, pamphlets, film strips, recordings, and other materials that facilitate each student's education is the purpose of the library. It is important that ti e understand the language tie speak. In our English department emphasis is placed on improving diction, vocabulary, literary appreciation, and creative writing. Each student is required to take at least three full years of English. since it is important that all people fully understand the language they speak, and that they learn to speak and write it correctly. Students increase their vocabularies through reading and orthographic exercises. Besides vocabulary development, intensive study of grammar is required of students. This includes emphasis on sentence structure and the most effective ways to use words to state or write ideas clearly. Language is the amber in which a thousand precious and subtle thoughts have been safely imbedded and preserved.” R. C. Trench The Study of Words Skits provide acting experience for speech students. 37