Southern High School - Southerner Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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The first semester Covernment classes are shown as they listen to a lecture by Mr. VVatts Hill, Ir. concerning the state constitution. A question-and-answer period followed the lec- ture. Among the most modern teaching materials anywhere is television in the classroom. Our world is up-t0- date, too, as Mr. Eargle's United States History class hears their daily lecture from Chapel Hill. Personal analysis is definitely a part of the Human Relations course of study. Miss Clay is pictured assisting Stewart Pickett in selecting materials for his study of mental health. Page Seventu-F our Socia Through the study of Social Studies, the student learns to analyze himself and the world around him. In Human Relations, required of all sophomores and freshmen, the stu- dent finds out about the school. Tests are given to help the student discover his abilities and interests which may be used in present and future plan- ning. The class is highlighted by a term paper entitled My Chosen Vo- cationf' Since human relations, usually a Sophomore course, is this year a part of the Freshman curriculum, there have been a large number of classes.

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The operas that were heard included Madame Butter- fly and Rigolctfo. XVhile studying drama, the music from My Fair Lady was heard along with the story. This part of the course was highlighted hy a melodrama given in as- sembly hy the first semester classes. English seems to he the most popular course at Sou- thern since everyone takes it for four years. No matter how long one takes this course, there is always a million new things to learn. As the course progresses, grammar becomes more complicated, and literature varies in quality and quantity. Great Expectations, Silar Marner, Iulius Caesar, The Canlebury Tales, and Macbeth were selections read hy various classes during this year. A fundamental English skill is the hility to diagram sentences. Tex Barbee, irenda Pendergrass, Ianice Parrish, and lay Jhnson from Mrs. Iluntis English I class re shown trying to get the right word on 10 right line. Department Speech in the form of a Barher Shop Quartet in the key of turns out to he Daisy. Billy Aloe Creech, Norris Camphell, George Clayton, and Ben Knowles are shown practic- ing for their part in the Speech Class Assemhly. The culmination of the first semes- teris work in Latin was in the form of various reports and projects. Ar- ranging a model of a Roman home and typically dressed Romans are Marietta Stevenson, Tommy Richey and ,Iill Salinger. a

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atudics 5 nonr O y Paar O World History an elective course for Freshmen and Sophomores, helps to acquaint one with earlier history as it effects our world today. Many projects and miscellaneous activities were completed during the year. United States History is required of all junior students. The interest of this course has been increased through the use of the television this year. Mr. Eargleis first period class used the television lectures from W-UNC. Government, a senior requirement, is taken for one semester only. During this time, the structure and proceed- ings of the United States government are discussed. VVorld History seems to have caught Miss Moodyis students doing research in a phase of their course. Shown above are: Roger Tucker, Freddy Pshylc, Eric Kyles, Tommy Tutor, and Phillip Edwards. One aim of all Human Relations classes is to encourage future plau- ning. To call attention to this objec- tive, Mrs. XVasdell,s class prepared an attractive bulletin board. With the help of reference materials, charts and maps, the world Geography class learned much about various peoples and things. Eugene Bailey is shown pointing out various places on the map to illustrate his report. Page S eventy-F ive