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

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Miss Elizabeth Kapp, A.B. Besides being busily occupied as head of the English Depart- ment and sponsor of the Senior Marshals, Miss Kapp takes pleasure in discussing American Literature and English com- position with her students. Mrs. Mary Jane Tolley, A.B. Teaching one sophomore English class in addition to four junior English classes, Mrs. Tolley finds enjoyment in various areas. Among her many pleasures are swimming, hiking, and German shepherd dogs. ENGLISH To be or not to be..... Composed of basic com- position, comprehensive reading and the all-but familiar grammar, the English department, headed by Miss Kapp, instructed nearly 1900 students during the 1968-69 school year. Delving into vast areas of knowledge in literature, the English faculty stressed the impor- Mrs. Janice Owings, A.B.; M.A. Busy students, writing, typing, and organizing, learn to pro- duce the Black and Gold and Pine Whispers with the patience and supervision of Mrs. Janice Owings. She also teaches sophomore English and sponsors the Quill and Scroll. 23 a tance of finding a ‘deeper’ meaning in an author's work which a student can relate to himself. To encourage student interest and to satisfy a growing need, certain interest-centered courses have evolved. Among these are courses in dramatics, speech, creative writing, advanced place- Mrs. Marjorie Stephenson, B.A. In addition to teaching to sophomores the structure of English and its best usage, Mrs. Stephenson also serves as Dean of Girls, sponsor of the Sophoteers, and supervisor of the nurse's room.

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Mrs. Ann Williams, 8.S. After teaching English at Page for four years, Mrs. Williams now teaches junior English at Reynolds. Among her many enjoyments are reading, crafts, and collecting antiques. Mrs. Mary Boyles, A.B.; M.A. Students learn the intricacies of Advanced Composition from Mrs. Boyles. In addition, Mrs. Boyles teaches English Il and !V and finds time to read and write a little. Miss Lucille Edwards, A.B. Mr. Jack Tesh, B.A. Senior English students find their horizons in English liter- After an active day of teaching English to interested seniors, ature dramatically broadened after a year under Miss Mr. Tesh divides his time equally by coaching our football Edwards’ guidance. These students also learn skills helpful in team as well as our JV basketball and baseball teams. composition writing in college. OOM, LOLLY) Mrs. Erline Martin, A.B. genre ey Mrs. Nancy Lamb, B.A. Introducing a program of advanced English literature to her When not being mistaken for a student, Mrs.. Lamb classes, Mrs. Martin prepares her seniors for the forthcoming familiarizes her juniors with modern novels and formal com- years of college English. 22 positions. Besides helping to sponsor the cheerleaders, she is fond of oil painting.

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English prepares students for future endeavors ment and selective literature. All of these have been entered into by ambitious students eager to add strength and depth to basic knowledge gained from. similar courses. Because of its great importance in every phase of life, English is required through a student’s entire high school course. Junior boys prepare themselves for more complicated com- position as they test their skills in diagramming. Baiada Mrs. Evelyn Garrison, A.B. Miss Jackie Bullard, B.S. Mrs. Marie Moore, B.A. Literature and grammar come alive for sophomores in Mrs. When not teaching English fundamentals or delving into Coming to Reynolds with eight years of experience, Mrs. Garrison’s English classes. She also teaches public speaking English literature, Miss Jackie Bullard sponsors the Dancing Moore takes delight in revealing the intricacies of the English and coaches the debating team. Reading is her favorite Boots and Majorettes. language to her students. After hours, she spends her time pastime. reading various kinds of literature with a strong interest in poetry. 24