Smithfield High School - Shield Yearbook (Smithfield, NC)

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Foreign Languages It is a known fact that the understanding of foreign countries is imperative today to secure world peace. In Mrs. Peele ' s French class, students have the opportunity to increase their knowledge of French customs through various classroom aids. Being the basis of all Romance Languages, Latin holds a special place in our curriculum. In addition to teaching the Roman culture, mythology, and the language itself, Latin is a basis for English courses. Mrs. Peele uses a chart to illustrate her point. MRS. LOIS PEELE A.B. Meredith College French MR. S. C. WOODARD A.B. University of North Carolina Latin IL Mr. Woodard prepares for the day ' s activity.

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Sci lence It is important that we under- stand the factors which make up our complex society. Our science program gives us the chance to learn about plant and animal com- position, electricity, the physical laws which govern our universe, and many other aspects of science. This training is an integral part of the science program at Smith- field High School. These seniors are all wrapped up in chemistry. MRS. JOYCE BARBOUR A.B. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Biology MR. VIRGIL PAYNE B.S. , M. A. Wake Forest College East Carolina College Physics and Chemistry

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But Seventeen says three inches above the knee! Home Economics Cooking and sewing are not the only skills taught in Home Economics. This course also gives girls a chance to learn how to live on a budget, to recognize dependable products, and even to study the latest fashions! High school instruction in these skills leads to an efficient performance by tomorrow ' s home- makers. MRS. JUDY LYNCH B.S. East Carolina College Home Economics MRS. BRENDA HEARD B.S. East Carolina College Home Economics The home ec teacher is surrounded by a Heard of eager girls. 15