Sumter High School - Paragon Yearbook (Sumter, SC)

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'fig' ga Opposite Page: ill Mrs. Pat Henley introduces her innovative style of verse. Q23 English students listen with rapt attention to Mrs. Henley's reading despite the casual atmosphere. This Page: CID Under the influence of Rave Shankars' intoxi- cating music, Joel Burnett slips into a world all his ovvn. C23 jerry Ballinger expands his mind in re- clining repose. Academics 43

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Students Express Untapped Creativity Under Visiting Poet Pat Henley, a visiting professional poet sponsored by the South Carolina Arts Commission, brought her unique method of teaching to honors English classes for several days in October and February. Mrs. Henley was able to draw poetic expressions from deep within students by creating a relaxing, mystical atmos- phere with Oriental rugs, incense, and the lilting strains of Ravi Shankar, Nikki Giovanni, and loan Baez. A wife and mother of a small son, Mrs. Henley began writing seriously several years ago. Her first book, Love- words, was published in 1969. Under her association with the S. C. Arts Commission, Mrs. Henley visited schools throughout the state acquaint- ing students with modern poets and their poetry. T' 1f.j:g'r4g.f:5jf'u5a' '1 j 2 -'.,,Q,4Q't , K X09-:-9' 3,145-, I ' ,g,,s.xg Ss f , . 42 Academics ff, an. AW, H az, qv

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Language Students Escape the Drudgery of Book Learning Bewilderment and amusement were common occurrences among foreign language teachers as their students rattled off perplexing foreign phrases not usually found in textbooks. Es- caping from the dull routine of trans- lation and recitation, French, Spanish, and Latin students grasped new con- cepts of foreign languages through impromptu class discussions, humor- ous, mistake-laden skits, and cultural songs and games. Spanish students borrowed the Home Ec. cooking facilities for a couple of days to prepare a complete meal fit for a Spanish gourmet. Attending the entertaining French play, L Medicin Molgre Lui , in Co- lumbia highlighted the year for French scholars. The Foreign Language Department prided itself in producing three win- ners in the state-wide Declamation Contest held at Clemson University. 44 Academics mf- ef,