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

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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.

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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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IES A OR eee Sys Mrs. Hortensia Villalon, B.S. Mrs. Judith C. Minkley, B.A. Miss Clyde Williams, A.B.; B.S. “Parlez-vous francais?’’ Mrs. Minkley does as she Miss Williams, a Latin-music lover, sparks her three Mrs. Villalon, who came to Winston-Salem teaches her French II! and 1V classes. A newcomer Spanish courses with her enthusiastic personality from Cuba in 1961, teaches Spanish III, !V, and sense of humor. Her hobby is reading. and V. She sponsors the Spanish Club, and at Reynolds, she shares her bubbling personality with the classes. Mrs. Jane Staton, B.A. Mrs. Marilyn Nipp, B.A.; M.A. Mrs. Marilyn B. Nipp, who taught Latin in ‘Not only does Mrs. Staton teach Latin at Reynolds, but at Wiley Junior High School her first year at Reynolds, moved to Winston- Salem from Muncie, Indiana. Her hobbies are playing chess and raising tropical fish. as well. Her first year at Reynolds, Mrs. Staton still has to cover the distance between Wiley and Reynolds in the allotted four minutes. Mrs. Janie Donaldson A.B. Having the ability to work with students has helped Mrs. Donaldson teach Fren- ch at Reynolds for the past three years. knits as a hobby. Mrs. Elizabeth T. Hamrick Helping to make foreign languages more per- sonal and useful is the responsibility of Mrs. Hamrick, who supervises the Language Lab. Mrs. Dianne Broyles, B.A. In her first full year at R.J.R., Mrs. Broyles teaches Spanish. For relaxation, she listens to classical music or plays the piano or organ. 25