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

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Mrs. Margaret McDermott, A.B., M.E. Combining the perplexity of Latin and the eternity of mythology with her colorful anecdotes and illustrations, Mrs. McDermott instills in her students the love of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations and culture. LE Long climbs to fourth floor compounded by seventh period ‘‘blues”’ prove trying for Mr. Morrison's Spanish class. Mrs. Eloise Curlee, A.B., M.A. In her first yedr at Reynolds, Mrs. Curlee teaches classes in both Latin and German. When not busy with classroom- related work, she enjoys entertaining. 26 Se Miss Jean Bink ley,B.A. Returning to her own alma mater to teach, Miss Binkley teaches Latin and sophomore English, and enjoys music, Piano in particular, and reading as her hobbies.

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| | ) Mrs. Sara Angel, B.S.; S.A. Aside from her Distributive Education classes, Mrs. Angel sponsors the DECA chapter at Reynolds. Her spare time is devoted to her family, with added interests in sewing, knitting, and camping. BUS INESS Business mechanics influential With a growing demand for people who are skilled in typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, business English, and law, the Reynolds Commercial department has con- tinued in an attempt to keep business offices fully staffed. Typing can prove to be bene- ficial whether one intends to go into business or choose some other career. Compositions for high school and college tend to stress their ideas more distinctly when prepared by keyboard. Lec- tures are more easily followed, as thoughts are expressed in clear form by a well-written shorthand. Whatever the reason for one’s taking these cour ses, he can be sure that the use of such clerical skills will be demonstrated during some phase of his life. Mrs. Hazel Mitchell, A.B. M.E. Mrs. Mitchell, typing and shorthand teacher, finds great pleasure in traveling to New York with her husband's A.P. history class. When not traveling, she enjoys broadway plays, symphonies, and concerts. Mrs. Clara FitzHugh, 8.S. M.E. Mrs. Clara FitzHugh guides business students through the mechanics of Business Law, Book- keeping, and Record Keeping. Teaching at Forsyth Tech and Winston-Salem Business College occupies her spare time. 25 Mrs. Valjeanne Smith, 8.S. Having unending patience is a great asset to Mrs. Valjeanne Smith, who teaches typing and business math. {n her spare moments, she creates her own wardrobe. Mrs. Louise Still, B.A, ...Click, click, click, Bing! This is a familiar sound as one passes room 209. Mrs. Still lives daily with the sound except when instructing students in shorthand.

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Mrs. Aileen Hepler, B.A.; M.A.T. Mrs. Hepler teaches her German classes with an interest and understanding for students. Mrs. Hepler takes an active part in sponsoring the German Club. Miss Vea Snyder, B.A. ’ Having taught ambassador’s children in Paris, Miss Snyder has concrete experience to support her method of teaching French II1 and IV. For pleasure she participates in traveling, camping, canoeing, and snow-skiing. FOREIGN LANGUAGES Students horizons broadened As men are continually brought together from all parts of the world by scientific and technical advances, they are still separated by language barriers. The language department at Reynolds, headed by Mrs. McDermott, strives to correct that gap. Language, an important part of a liberal education, is a gradual process requiring much patience. Reynolds’ teachers provide that patience. Mrs. Clarice Parker, A.B.; M.A. Enjoying the quietness of the fourth floor, Mrs. Parker thinks that her sophomores are a challenge. She enjoys teaching them French | and English II. ar Familiarizing students not only with the language, but the culture associated with it, the department hopes to stimulate students to deeper study of the language. Reynolds’ language department is trying to give the world something it needs—com- munication. Reynolds offers its students first through fourth-year courses in Spanish, French, Latin, and German. Mrs. Janie Donaldson, A.B. When not drilling French |! and Ii students in grammar and correct pronunciation, Mrs. Donaldson delights in playing bridge, knitting, and taking care of her family.