Thomas Dale High School - Reflector Yearbook (Chester, VA)

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on Composition, Spelling, and Vocabulary Donna Wehren reveals her shock as she views the work of Carol Fulton, the hairdresser. Bonnie Trimmer portrays the inanimate hairdryer in the hilarious pantomime given in speech class. Mrs. Myra Crump lectures on the value of English literature. Mrs. Myra Crump, head of the English Department, worked with English and speech teachers to intensify their subject matter. Spelling and vocabulary were stressed on all grade levels. Minimum requirements were set up for composition, which is becoming increasingly important for all students. Teachers were encouraged to promote class discussion through debates and panels. Book reports of various types were required to stimulate interest in con- temporary and classical literature. Increased emphasis was placed on the interpre tation of material so that the students might learn to relate ideas and facts to their own environ- ment. Other activities such as bulletin boards gave individ- uals an opportunity to combine their artistic abilities with their related studies. The memorization of poetry is also particularly important. Many graduates have found that their poetry remains an inspiration for many years. This department ' s job is an important one because it concerns the English language, our media of communica- tion. Regardless of one ' s occupation, it is always necessary to be able to communicate ideas effectively. 19

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English Department Intensifies Emphasis MR. EUGENE CRAVEN Bridgewater College, B. A., English 12, Dra- matics Club. MRS. MYRA CRUMP Westhampton, B. A., Eng- lish 12, Twelfth Grade Class, Cheerleaders. MR. THOMAS DAVIES Randolph-Macon, B. S., English 9, Coach Basket- ball. MR. JAMES EDMONSON William and Mary, B. A., English II, Eleventh Grade Class. MRS. MARGARET GRIMES Longwood, B. A., English II, SQUIRE, Color Guard, Junior Class. MRS. JULIA HARWELL Randolph-Macon Wom- an ' s College, B.A., Uni- versity of North Carolina, M. A., English 10. MRS. BERNICE KILDAY Barry College, B. A., English 9, Speech, RE- FLECTOR. MRS. PHYLLIS MILES East Carolina College, B. S., English 9, Speech, Majorettes, REFLECTOR. MR. JOHN ROTHERT William and Mary, A. B., English 9, 10, Ninth Grade Class. MRS. ILONA SALMON William and Mary, B. A., English 10. i 18 Harold Conover, a senior, moderates a debate during speech class. Mrs. Grimes instructs juniors on correct term paper form.

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Additional Space and Improved Equipment Students use the new library where research is more effective. Miss Robertson lectures to her world history students. Mrs. Greene demonstrates food preparation to her home economics class.