Valdosta High School - Sandspur Yearbook (Valdosta, GA)

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Mrs. Wolinski and junior English students Johnny Dean, Denise Mardi Barnes reports on the characters in Shakespeare's Hamlet. Cross, Emerson Bell, Sara Ann Rigsby, and Stephen Coleman listen as Art, English Encourage Humanities Senior English students Sheila Marsh, Jane Duncan, Cindy Williams, Diann Bazemore, Lynda Marco, and Suzie Stark present their interpretation of the ballad Robin Hood and the Monk ' 14

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Realizing that a knowledge of English forms the basis of all other learning, the English department of Valdosta High School has set as its objectives ease in self-expression, use of a broader vocab- ulary, and a clearer understanding of life through literature. Regardless of their post-graduate plans, all students will need a thorough com- mand of their language. For the college- bound students, book reports, themes, and research papers teach judgment and logical presentation of thought. Students planning to enter the business world place emphasis on grammar and public speaking units. And, because modern society demands a knowledge of international civilizations, students are given an insight into the culture of modern nations through the study of European and American writings. MRS. OLIVER GOOGE B.S., Valdosta State College, education, English; Middle Georgia College; South Georgia College. Teaches: English IV. MRS. MIKE JARVIS B.S., Valdosta State College, English education; Andrew Junior College; South Georgia College; Ash- bury College. Teaches: English III. Sponsors: Tri-Hi-Y. Mrs. Oliver Googe acquaints Mrs. Mike Jarvis with the 800 section of the library. Mrs. Jarvis began teaching at VHS this fall.

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MR. JACK WOOTEN A.B., Valdosta State College, humanities; M. Ed., Georgia Southern College, guidance; Teaches: Art. MRS. HARRY WOLINSKI A.B., Valdosta State College, humanities; M.A., Florida State University, English; Teaches: English III, journalism. Sponsors: SANDSPUR. Mr. Wooten and art student Beverly Googe make plans for the city-wide art exhibit held at Valdosta Junior High School. In combination with the English classes, the VHS art de- partment encourages the study of man and his place in the universe. As English students learn to value literary classics through the study of literature, art students are taught to recognize and appreciate the masterpieces of the world's famous artists. Creative expression is evident in the art students' paintings, sketches, and collages. English students display creativity in essays, themes, poems, and stories. Reinstated into the curriculum after an absence of one year, the art program at VHS boasts an enrollment of 63 students. 15