Savannah High School - Blue Jacket Yearbook (Savannah, GA)

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To gain knowledge of the language, students sing Spanish songs. DICENDI Department understanding through direct communication might be achieved. Ideally, everyone able should not have less than a reading acquaintance with at least one language other than his native tongue. This opportunity is presented by Savannah High's Language Department. Mr. Howard Smith, above, puts work on the board for his French class. Mrs. Vera Dodge, below, approves work of Spanish students. 29

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These three students are busy making a poster to use in their Latin class. GENUS Language At Savannah High one linguistically inclined may receive valuable tutelage toward the mastery of Latin, Spanish, or French. Because of the ever-increasing proximity of former- ly distant lands, the study of foreign languages by capable students is not only desirable but is necessary in order that Mrs. Pauline McAlpin, above, spots the Roman Empire for a Latin class. Mrs. Enid Cope describes the Roman headdress to her Latin students. 28

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Evelyn Snipes, above, watches Judy Hodges work at the loom in crafts class. HUMANAE Art Strange as it may seem, a tulip bulb is like an art student. Through the winter the flower lies in darkness; but as spring appears it bursts into vivid life. So, too, does the interested student when his skills are cultivated by either Mrs. Jeane Sinkus or Miss Margaret Murphy, the qualified art teachers at Savannah High School. Mr. Charles Harris, student teacher, above, assists some crafts students with their work in clay modeling. Mrs. Margaret Murphy, below, examines a piece of abstract art and discusses her observations with Josie Galane. 30