Statesville High School - Trail Yearbook (Statesville, NC)

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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.

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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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In order to obtain ideas for future French proj- ects, French I students look at endeavors from previous years. Getting away from the everyday boredom of the classroom mood with a Spanish ballad. a textbook, Bob Dooley and Tim Leaptrott lighten explanation from Ann Chuber. While decorating a Latin bulletin board, Angie Kirby and Beth Lamberth catch up on weekend gossip. Confused by the translation of a French dialogue, Ken Roberts receives an 1 Academics - 15