Van Buren High School - Pointer Yearbook (Van Buren, AR)

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ENG: Mrs. Grace Barlow. ENG., JOURNALISM, Mr. Bill Pharis. MRS. MAY GOES over a grammar assignment in an English class. The lesson includes verbals and verbal phrases. xx 6 7 TWO BOOKS ARE better than one in the eyes of Mr. Rotcrt, but three would be a crowd on the small podium. AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS assist Mr. Bill Pharis in his first-year journalism classes. Classes Discover Variety Guides English Curriculum Sophomores, juniors, seniors alike struggled to overcome the perilous pitfalls of participles, gerunds, infinitives, retained objects, and all those other little goodies so widely acclaimed by English teachers in Van Buren. As the year progressed, only Business English students escaped literature. While sophomores gained general knowledge, juniors studied American literature and seniors, English literature. However, the merit of this escape has often been questioned because the time usually spent on literature is allotted to the in-depth study of grammar, making Business English a complex course. Self confidence and assurance-two rewards gained through the speech course as students learn to overcome fears. Grammar is put to practical use in the journalism classes as the publications staff reports and records school news. ENG.: Mr. James Faught. ENG., SPEECH: Mrs. Linda May. BUSINESS ENG.: Mr. John Rotert.

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'Wire MRS. POSEY S WORK consists of a variety of activities. Here, she instructs Dustin Nadeau and Randy Brooks concerning the use of the library. THE WORK IN the library is complex but Mrs. Greig keeps abreast of new developments. She is assisted by library aides who work various periods of the day. 26 Library Facilities Promote Studies The library, with a number of facilities, aids many students by offering a place in which to study, work on themes, and to obtain hooks, magazines, and newspapers. The 350 students in the study hall, which is under the supervision of Mrs. Emma Posey, find much of the same assistance. Mrs. Elsie Greig, librarian for 15 years is well qualified for this position. Assisting Mrs. Greig are 17 student librarians who help in the everyday routine of overdue books, checking out of the 5,187 books, replace- ments of returned books, and keeping the card catalogue in order. Both the library and study hall help promote in-depth examination and careful attention to school assignments. STUDY HALL: Mrs. Emma Posey LIBRARIAN: Mrs. Elsie Greig.

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French, Girls' P.E. Round Personalities Hljosition, ready, exercisef' Miss Laquetta Jo Bottoms' voice echoes through the gym as she shouts the familiar commands to girls taking physical education this year. Basketball, volleyball, baseball-one of these is bound to be a part of the routine each day for Coach Bottoms' classes. The fitness program includes all types of exercise, plus tips on diet and good grooming. Meanwhile, Mr. Henry Chotard, French instructor, aids students in getting to know the people of other nations through their language. Sponsoring the French Club, Mr. Chotard offers extracurricular opportunities for students interested in foreign lan- guages. The language department has the latest audio equipment, such as records, head sets, inany magazines, and books. The headsets provide a master control for the instructor as a means of helping students speak more effective French. Thus, both departments utilize the latest educational facilities, while putting stress on the individ- ual student. N. NO, HE,S NOT the voice of mission controlf' Yet, that is the first impression of Mr. Henry Chotard as he teaches French. MISS BOTTOMS OFFERS a hearty pep talk during a lengthy session of push-ups. PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Miss LaQueta Jo Bottoms. X X. FRENCI-15 Nh-V Hem-y Chow,-d, COACH BOTTOMS GIVES tips on better volleyball during a fast-paced game. 28