Rich Valley High School - Lasso Yearbook (Saltville, VA)

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Library Librarian Mrs. Mary Virginia Bonham A.B. I.L.S. B.A. William and Mary College Emory and Henry College Library “Reading maketh a full man.” Reading is to the brain as exercise is to the body. The library is a room of intelligence. Through extensive outside reading our vocabularies are broadened and consequently our minds are broadened. The library provides us to further our knowledge of other courses. Research is informative and in some cases, an essential to learning. The good conversation¬ alists are always well read. To enable us to speak up on our views of the world, the library gives us endless mind enriching literature, from the most ancient novel to the contemporary magazine or newspaper article. We are proud of our library at Rich Valley High and of the outstanding job which the librarian has done in building it up. 19

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Guidance • • • Mrs. Lewis sincerely believes that a part of the total educational program is assisting the student in developing himself in achieving his potential. She heads the guidance and testing services of our school. “What are you going to do with your life?” With this question she confronts the student in trying to analyze the problems and motivate him to use his time wisely and find himself. She enjoys working with the Seniors in trying to make the last year of high school one of meaning and happiness. Besides being co-sponsor of the Senior Class her next love is directing the one-act and senior play. Mrs. Elizabeth P. Lewis B.S. Radford College Guidance 18

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English ' English provides the foundation for all studies. To master the ability to articulate and to be alert when approaching a subject is the basis for learning. In no class is there greater effort made to train the student than in English. We learn first the basic rules for grammar and composition; then comes the ability to express ourselves, both orally and on paper. We are allowed to take a trip around the world by merely venturing into the pages of literature. English is essential while its usage in literature yields to students the unforgettable treasures of life. Spanish, the only foreign language offered at Rich Valley, helps to break the language barrier. 20