Statesville High School - Trail Yearbook (Statesville, NC)

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In a heated discussion on the pros and cons of mercy killing, Performing an entertaining spoof on Beowulf' for Mrs. Jolly's English IV, Bill sophomore English students freely express their opinions. Owen. J.J. Griffith, and Chuck Dearman appear in a CBS News Special. , Confused by the trauma of a split personality, Laine Shaner consults psychiatrist Mark Fleckenstein in a Contemporary Literature skit. After delivering her novel presentation, Robin Bolick attempts to answer an amusing question put forth by one of her classmates. Academics - 13

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Students Acquire Insights into Noted Literary Masterpieces English ll placed special emphasis on acquainting sophomores with the poetry, plays, and short stories of various authors. Silas Marner Enemy of the People, and Julius Ceasar were three major works of which a detailed analysis was conducted. Sophomores undertook the tedious assignment of writing their first term paper and faced the usual frustrations of footnotes and bibliography cards. Juniors found that English III complemented the study of U.S. History, since American literature was approached from a historical point of view. Students undertook the study of American masterpieces by such authors as Steinbeck and Faulkner. Correlating literature and our American heritage, filmstrips, tapes, l2 - Academics and records augmented the usual textbook work. Fourth year students encountered English literature. Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, and Macbeth were only a few of the works studied. Novel presentations, term papers, panel discussions, and forty point discussion questions prepared students for college English courses. Seniors strove to broaden their vocabularies and made one final attempt at mastering English grammar before completing high school. Offered as electives, Contemporary Literature and Creative Writing served as needed outlets for those students wishing to pursue interests in literature and its compositon. Alt, A - Helping his classmates widen their vocabularies, Bob Palmes dictates the next week's lesson. a, si V' t 7 I A gf . ,- .,,,.m Mw- -K fx f-M' -W Q 1 wx r-if H The English Department: Mrs. Janie Pearce, Mrs. Pat Ridenhour, Mrs. Brenda Jolly, Mrs. Mabel Chilton, Mrs. Willie Brown, Mrs. Leslie Pritchard, and Miss Peggy Warlick.

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Students Anticipate French Tour This year French students often found themselves getting caught up in Mr. Pharr's enthusiasm for the French language and culture. New students faithfully drilled assigned dialogues with the promise of a gradual French fluency, while veteran students gained futher insights into the culture and literature. For their nine weeks' project, some students prepared French cuisine for their class. Plans were made for interested students to take a trip to France this summer. Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Johnson headed Spanish studies this year. In addition to conversation and grammar, Spanish students learned songs and dances related to Spanish culture. Once again the Spanish classes constructed pinatas during the Christmas season. Students found this an enjoyable aspect ofthe course. A select group of students attended the Foreign Language Festival and did their interpretation of a Mexican Hat Dance. Latin ll students continued their studies under the direction of Mrs. Emma Davis She emphasized the importance of Latin as the basis for the majority of other languages. Students discovered that the Roman people and their language had a profound influence on our Western culture. ill' L' Q-'lat iff' . Us The Foreign Language Department: Mrs. Marta Johnson, Mrs. Pat Stewart, Mr. Glenn Pharr, and Mrs. Emma Davis. 14 - Academics 4- -sl lay, During a study on Roman culture, Cathy Davidson illustrates the musical instruments of Ceasar's era. shag li' Anticipating the treats within, Chet Boggs blindly aims for the pinata during a Spanish fiesta.