Valdosta High School - Sandspur Yearbook (Valdosta, GA)

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Language Classes Landmarks MRS. CLYDE CONNELL Edsel Copeland, French II student, puts the finishing touches on his semester project, a model of the Eiffel Tower. Edsel spent eighty hours building this in- tricate structure. MR. VERLIN GROVES MRS. A. C. WISENBAKER Statue of Liberty—Big Ben—the Alhambra—the Colosseum—the Eiffel Tower—every country has its distinctive landmarks. In the same manner, each language has its peculiar vocabulary, enunciations, and meanings. Students in foreign language classes at VHS learn these landmarks, both geographic and linguistic, of Spanish, French, and Latin. They learn the meanings of words, grammar, and correct spelling. Taking part in skits and conversations helps them become more fluent in speech and more accurate in pronunciation. In Latin, students read Caesar, Sallust, and Cicero. From these works, they learn of the almost forgotten lore of the Romans and of the daily lives of the Latin speaking peoples. Those who study French and Spanish learn something of the history, cultures, cus- toms, and social lives of the people speaking these languages. From the first Bonjour! or buenos dias! to the last vale! students work their way from one challenging landmark to another. They do not leave these classes as accomplished linguists, but they do ex- plore and come away with some appreciation and understanding of other peoples and other times. 26

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Classes Develop Learning Skills English classes provide students with the tools needed for success in all other subjects. They develop skills in reading, writing, listening, thinking, and un- derstanding. Reading is of importance in science and history courses. Without the ability to read efficiently, stu- dents cannot understand daily assignments, parallel readings and newspapers. Even in foreign languages writing is needed for translations, term projects, and reports. In math and science classes, straight thinking, un- derstanding, and listening comprise most important fundamentals for students to use in reasoning out problems. Expository themes teach students to express them- selves in exact language, while research papers require them to draw on their own knowledge and to orga- nize and blend this material with facts gathered from different sources. MRS. OLIVER GOOGE One of the many activities of junior English classes is reading Ethan Frome. Jimmy Patten, Steve Spurlock, Nita Boyle, Rosemary Lindauer, and Montine Bonner prove that required reading can be fun. 25

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Various Media Challenge Art Classes Chalk, fabric, oils, water colors— these media are available for Mrs. Mar- sha Quarterman’s art students. With chalk they emphasize line in landscapes, portraits, and still lifes. Water colors and oils help students obtain variety in shades and designs. Collages-—patterns made from fabric, match boxes, leaves, and construction paper—accentuate creativity. Utilizing these materials, students construct pic- tures in keeping with modem themes. For the study of lettering and calli- graphy, they use pen and India ink. They also highlight‘certain areas in water colors with ink. Mrs. Quarterman, who guides students in the understanding of these materials, teaches two art classes at VHS and then goes to junior high where she teaches three classes. Julie Groover, senior, helps Mrs. Marsha Quarterman gather supplies before first period art class begins. 27 MRS. MARSHA QUARTERMAN