Provine High School - Aries Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

Page 51 text:

+urse Proves Aid to Provineis English Department Although hampered by antiquated textbooks, es- pecially in the field of literature, the 803 students enrolled in Provine's twenty-seven English classes studied both grammar and literature. Each student hoped to broaden the grasp of his own native lan- guage. Bolstered by the addition of two new teachers, Miss Katherine Sudduth and Miss Judy Shaw, this department stressed the importance of writing themes and reading extensively. Sophomore literature probed the works of world authors with the emphasis placed on Shakespeareis fulius Caesar and Edith Hamilton's Mythology. lun- iors delved into the wide range of works from Ameri- can authors, while the reading and creative writing aspects of English authors composed senior English. With a thorough study of vocabulary and the lin- guistic approach to grammar, all three courses pro- vided an excellent background for college-bound students. A new remedial reading course, taught by Miss Margaret Hutchison, was offered for those students needing more intensive work in the field of reading. .lunior morning Donald. Glyn Ingram muses over his corrected Monday theme with his English teacher. Mrs. Eva Mc-

Page 50 text:

1 iiii fff t Miss Evelyn Barron uses her off period to catch up on grading test papers. ew Remedial Readii 1 1 i l l i l l W ..f- 1 mu ' , , Miss Ann Sudduth explains the structure of a good short story to juniors Rusty Brown, Larry Campbell, Joe Chandler, and Leo Haffey. Practice teacher Miss Karyl Roberts assists David Wooten and Dave Berry in their explanation of term paper research to Otzie Reaves' third period English class.

Page 52 text:

Journalism, Speech Emphasize Self-expression Using records and the speech lab for the first time, speech classes received instruction in parlia- mentary procedure and phoneticsg fifty percent of the class time was devoted to making speeches ranging from eulogies and demonstrations to the more advanced debates and discussions. Writing constitutions and studying drama were among the highlights of the year for the 120 students enrolled in speech classes. One of the most entertaining projects was a puppet theatre built by the students. Using original scripts, the Provine Puppeteers pre- sented programs for grammar schools and kinder- gartens throughout the city. First-year journalism students took field trips to local newspapers and to radio and television sta- tions. Receiving exchange papers from all over the country helped these prospective journalists to com- pare their work with other students' work of their own age. Second-year students did more opinionated writing such as book and movie reviews, interviews and human-interest stories. l 1 Q ., ...,s....M...,.Q,sesfs- -af A We S 3 Y . i u 1 a . Mr Ralph Cordon advises Jackie Wood on the best techniques In Journalism I Mrs. Jeanne Luckett discusses the different of manlpuldtm a puppet sizes of type with Cathy Nutt.