Valdese High School - Impersonator Yearbook (Valdese, NC)

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Mrs. Maxine McCall BS, MA ASTC Advanced English II, II, [V Mrs. McCall explains to her classes the development of drama from Sophocles to Shakespeare to Shaw. Frank Grill, Linda Sherrill, Gary Garmon and Mark Mitchell discuss mythology and its parallels to the Bible. Jimmy Page and Cindy Stiff re- lax on the return trip from seeing She Stoops To Conquer at Ashe- ville’s Thomas Wolfe Theater.

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Advanced English Advanced English Classes Have Orgy On Mt. Olympus FE ee OF ON PFE RH EL EOE FROM GUTTERS} “Seven o’clock “earth time” was the hour and Mt. Olympus” (the primary cafeteria) the place for the mythological orgy held by the advanced English classes January 6. Fol- lowing an extensive study of mythology and Greek drama, an Olympian banquet and a drama festival seemed a fitting climax. Each student came costumed as a favorite mytho- logical character, and twelve Olympians were chosen to sit at the table of honor. During the banquet entertainment was furnished by such characters as Orpheus, Pandora, the Sirens, Pan, Iris; and the Olympians themselves joined with assorted mor- tals to present a wacky version of the Trojan War. Hilarious! For the drama festival each of the four advanced English classes presented a scene from a Greek play, and prizes were awarded for best actress, actor, director, and produc- tion. Also a part of their study of drama, the classes made several field trips. At Thomas Wolf Theater in Asheville they saw She Stoops to Conquer and J. B. and experienced, for the first time, “theater-in-the-round.” They also traveled to Charlotte and Hickory to see such films as Gone With the Wind and Camelot. Reigning over the class banquet, the Olympian twelve added much color and fun. Leila Benfield, portraying Medea at the advanced English classes’ banquet, won a drama award - best actress. 22

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French; Music eab CnC Bea Chorus Gives Concerts French and Music departments felt the influence of new teachers. In the music field Mr. Carter devoted much time, talent, and energy to direct the band and chorus in some of the finest concerts they have ever giv- en. Under his leadership both groups grew in size and power and delivered performances beyond their own expectations. Students have learned much from him about music appreciation and have had fun in the process. Mrs. Judy Lane, VHS French teacher, missed one semester of school because of injuries received in an automobile accident. Classes were car- ried on in her absence by Mrs. Carol Rostan, whose enthusiasm for the subject kept the instruction on a high level. Under her leadership the classes visited the beautiful cities of France through film and song on their “French Fridays,” and French I students prepared projects to show what they had learned about the country. Students enjoyed Mrs. Rostan’s stay, but were at the same time thrilled to have Mrs. Lane recovered and back on the job in January. Rev. Robert Carter, willing to take time out for any student, has been an able band director. eer ere se tal Taking on the many responsibilities left to her as our new French Mrs. Lane, who was absent during the first half of the teacher, Mrs. Rostan accomplished much. year, returned to further her French students in the French culture and language. 24