Valdosta High School - Sandspur Yearbook (Valdosta, GA)

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In the midst of hundreds of language and travel books, Mrs. Brown and Latin students Jimmy McRae and Joe Price still find the Latin-English dictionary most helpful. MRS. VERA T. BROWN A.B., University of Alabama, English, Latin; Columbia; University of Virginia; Birmingham Southern. Teaches: Latin II, Latin III. Language Study Expands, Enriches Environment 16

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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

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At a time when a rapidly expanding environment requires international concern, language courses at VHS promote greater interest in other nations. French and Spanish familiarize students with foreign ideas and customs. At the same time they add to the student's understanding of his own national literature. Alien phrases met in both classical and light read- ing prove less of a stumbling block to language stu- dents, while a knowledge of modern languages makes many a menu more understandable. Because sixty per cent of all English words have Latin roots, this classical language enriches the stu- dent's vocabulary by acquainting him with the stems of words in his own language. In addition, the real- ization that some of the Latin classics have endured for more than two thousand years arouses the student's curiosity about the value of classical reading. To foster concern in an expanded and enriched environment, VHS offers three years of Latin, two years of French, and two years of Spanish. Boy, this Cicero is more than I bargained for, Latin ill stu- dents Doug Samuels and Becky Giddens seem to be saying. MRS. DOROTHY J. CONNELL B.A., Valdosta State College, English French. Mercer University; University of Georgia; Vanderbilt University. Teaches: French I, French II, Algebra I. Sponsors: French Club. MR. VERLIN E. GROVES B.A., M.A., Ball State Teachers Col- lege, Spanish; Indiana University; Cincinnati Con- servatory of Music; University of Cincinnati. Teaches: Spanish I, Spanish II, Eng- lish II. With the aid of a new tape recorder, Mrs. Connell helps French student Janice Harrington improve her accent. Spanish student Kay Linder and Mr. Groves wait their turn. 17