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

Page 31 text:

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.

Page 30 text:

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.

Page 32 text:

FOREIGN LANGUAGES Languages promote communication of man Giving the teachers a “‘helping hand” the language lab, headed by Mirs. Hamrick, is a helpful source for the students to hear their own mistakes on tape or to listen to a native speaker. Bringing their language to reality some clubs held banquets with food and entertainment from their native country. ene ee eee ee SAAS RRRRRRRTER NE ace ATRNERINENN RNORRRE tect AEOW scone SEAS Mrs. Elsa Hampton, B.A. Being a native Cuban, Mrs. Elsa Hampton is able to make Spanish It, Ill, and 1V very enjoyable. She co-sponsors the Spanish Club and delights in painting and piano playing. A Mr. Charles Morrison, B.S. Newcomer to Reynolds, Mr. Morrison supports his Spanish teaching with actual experience gained from several trips to Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador. He enjoys working out at the Y.M.C.A. gym on the week-ends. Mrs. Hortensia Villalon, B.S. Sponsor of the Spanish Club, Mrs. Villaion formerly taught English in Cuba; now she finds pleasure in teaching five Spanish classes at Reynolds. Among her interests are cats, knitting, and reading mysteries. Mrs. Elizabeth Hamrick In her third year at Reynolds, Mrs. Hamrick has become a well-known personality as she guides teachers and students in the use of electronic equipment for language learning in the Language Lab. 28 Patty Hughes poses Lee Morrison a whimsical question as she listens to a French tape.