Rustburg High School - Owl Yearbook (Rustburg, VA)

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“1 can’t find the pinata!’ Jean Franklin takes her turn in a popular Spanish game. Foreign Language

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Foreign language students express their happiness through joyous singing. Bon Jour Buenos Dias . Salute Quality, not quantity, is most im- portant when it comes to academics. This is certainly true when it comes to Foreign Language. “Buenas dias, senora!’”’ Students taking Spanish receive a lot of practical experience by speak- ing the language frequently in class. They even get to sample Spanish food occasionally. “Bon jour, madame!” French, too, is often spoken in class. French students find excite- ment and variety in activities such as celebrating the Mardi Gras and Christmas caroling in French. Although few students accomplish fluent speech in Latin, most learn various sayings. They find their variety in slave banquets and auctions, and practice of ancient Roman rituals. A unique department, an unusual department, a fun department .. . Foreign Language! Where else can one find such variety? ee Settling down for an exciting lesson, Steve Farmer, Beth Matthew, Sheree Rorrer, and Alfred Hankla prepare to learn about Latin cultures. le. a 24 Foreign Language —

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A past to remember Who did what when? How many people live where? Confusing details complicate social studies, but usually there’s something for everyone. For those who enjoy different people in different places, geography provides an in-depth study of people around the world. “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” World and U.S. History outline the important events which helped to mold civilizations. Dates and names some- times jumble together, but then, his- tory isn’t a simple subject. Future “Wizards of Wall Street’ and humanitarians alike, can be found in an economics-sociology course for upper- classmen. Government classes had an unusual opportunity to hold a mock election and debate party platforms, since this was an election year. Participation always adds variety to an otherwise less-than-exciting class. A past to remember, an election to debate, people and places to observe plus national incomes, stocks and bonds, and dates to remember; all these add up to a great Social Studies Department. Taking a break from classwork, Michelle Bohon and Mike Payne work on a Geography bulletin board. Displaying the so-called hard work on projects, Mrs. Lacks props them against the wall in her World History Class. 26 History beog a ithen