R J Reynolds High School - Black and Gold Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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ENGLISH English department stresses self-expression as goal In order to express himself in both oral and written composition, one must be thoroughly schooled in the mechanics and the literary works of the English language. The importance of this school- ing cannot be stressed enough. - Headed by Miss Kapp, the English works of George Eliot, Emerson, Sopho- cles and Shaw, as well as many others. To supplement the literary aspect of English is the ever-familiar grammar. Study in greater depth is evidenced in the Advanced Placement courses taught by Mrs. Martin. department offers in its curricula the Miss Lillian T. Rhodes, A.B.; M.A. With her sharp wit and amusing comments, Miss Rhodes leads five classes of seniors through the obstacles of English literature ig dé and grammar. | z | | ; Miss Lucile Edwards B.A. Miss Edwards, besides in- stilling inher seniors many composition and literature fundamentals,enjoys shar- ing with her students her travel and reading experi- ences. Mr. Jack Tesh, B.A. Miss Elizabeth B. Kapp, A.B. Mr. Tesh adds humor to his senior English class Miss Kapp’s junior English class received a com- while teaching Macbeth and A Tale of Two Cities. plete study of grammar and American literature. He also coaches football and track. She is head of the English department, and sponsors the Senior Marshals. Mrs. Janice Owings, A.B.; VA. Stacks of annuals, a busy typewriter, eight bulletin boards, five filing cabinets, copy- filled desks, and picture-laden tables reveal endless hours of supervised work in the journalism room. SON Miss Freida Nordman B.A. A graduate of Lenoir- Rhyne College, Miss Nord- man teaches English 1] and I!1. She enjoys music, dancing, and working with the Drama Club. Mrs. Goldie A. Hagen, B.A. When not aiding her students with their German, Mrs. Hagen relaxes with her knitting. She commented that when she has time she enjoys cooking. 23

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Mrs. Nancy Lamb, B.A. | | | Miss Jackie Faye Bullard, B.S. Mrs. Julia Ebert, A.B. Mrs. Lamb, impressed in her first year of teaching, Besides teaching sophomore English, Miss Bullard’s Mrs. Ebert, who serves as sponsor of the sopho- is best known for teaching the basics of formal duties at Reynolds include sponsoring the Dancing more class, believes that through American Lit- compositions. She recently graduated from Wake Boots and Majorettes. She also coaches girls in erature she familiarizes her junior English students Forest. Mrs. Evelyn C. Garrison, A.B.; M.E. Methods of diagramming a sentence and good speaking habits are eagerly studied and quickly picked up by the students of Mrs. Garrison's sophomore English and Public Speaking classes. some afternoon athletic events. with our country’s heritage. Mrs. Erline H. Martin, A.B. With enthusiasm, Mrs. Martin guides her English classes through the literary world of Shakes- peare, Homer, Sophocles, Aristotle, and a host of others. Mrs. Mary Boyles, B.A.; M.A. When not teaching her students the Mrs. Marjorie Stephenson, B.A. fundamentals of writing book reports and In addition to teaching to sophomores the the basics ot grammar, Mrs. Boyles enjoys structure of English and its best use, Mrs. reading. Stephenson also serves as Dean of Girls and supervisor of the nurse’s room. a2

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE Clubs add flair to language classes’ atmosphere Twelfth Night parties, Roman ban- quets, fiestas, and German “‘fests’’ are much anticipated by the foreign language students here at Reynolds. These very informal gatherings enable participants to make use of their knowledge of the language they are studying, as well as sampling food typical of the country. Managed by Mrs. Hamrick, the lang- uage lab makes it possible not only to Mrs. Minkley and other teachers gather in conversation at the teachers’ boxes during report card time. 24 hear a native speaker but also to listen to your own mistakes played back on tape. After finishing the course, a person can at least ask for a glass of water ina language other than English. Mrs. Margaret McDermott, A.B.; M.E. Mrs. McDermott, with her pleasant sense of humor, proves that Latin is not a dead language. She not only teaches Latin | through 1V, but also is the sponsor for the Senior class. Mrs. Aileen Hepler Mrs. Hepler, whose hobby is traveling, has made four trips to Germany,and plans another this summer. After school, she enjoys read- ing.