Walter Hines Page High School - Buccaneer Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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reading highlighted study of history History has justly been called “man’s guide ,to action in the present and future, for through learning of die past experiences of individuals and nations, we can alter our actions to compensate for their successes and failures. Only through knowing history can the world reach solutions to ad¬ vance successfully. To understand the records of men in the past and to re¬ late them to the present, the Page His¬ tory Department offered a variety of courses. In the required American History course for juniors, the growth of our democracy was emphasized while studying both past and current events. World History students traced the development of world civilizations from the early cave man to the cul¬ tures, governments, and problems of Mrs. Sarah Wier A.B., UNC-G today’s world powers. Current Events, an advanced course, gave interested students the oppor¬ tunity to study more thoroughly the developments and purposes of govern¬ ment and international relations. Through the facilities of educational television, American and World History courses were taught. Additional infor¬ mation, such as exhibits of rare fossils, art through the ages, costumes through¬ out the world, and guest speakers, were presented through the electronic media. In all history classes, required out¬ side reading which paralleled the study course gave students a new perspective into the world of history. Current events, such as the 1964 political cam¬ paigns, proved to be worthwhile and intriguing when discussed. Mrs. Lois B. Puryear B.S., Wake Forest College History Club Advisor An outside speaker, Monseignor Dolan, explains the cause and effect of the Catholic Reforma¬ tion to the Honors History Class. Miss Mary Vann Wilkins B.A., UNC-G M.S., University of Wisconsin History Club Advisor 29

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Research papers, notebooks, and outside David Shanks proudly exhibits his American History project, classmate Sandi Moore. a handmade Confederate flag, to Mrs. Mary P. Scott, television history teacher, visits Page’s world history class. Mr. John D. Morris B.A., Duke University JV Football, Head Basketball Coach Tennis Coach Mrs. Catherine H. Page A.B., Southwestern at Memphis History Club Advisor Y-Teen Advisor Miss Linda Rankin A.B., M.Ed., UNC-G History Club Advisor

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ALM language study initiated In today’s civilization, the study of language has become vital. Page has endeavored to fulfill this need by offer¬ ing courses in French, Latin, and Spanish. This year the introduction of a complete audio-lingual approach meant emphasis in the Modern Foreign Languages on conversation and listen¬ ing comprehension. Latin, the basis of the romance lan¬ guages, was offered in a four-year course including fundamental grammar and vocabulary, Caesar’s Commen¬ taries of the Gallic Wars, Cicero’s Orations, and Virgil’s Aeneicl. Four-year study in French placed emphasis on oral communications with reading and writing as related skills. During the first three years, students read primarily familiar material, but the fourth year students studied such works as Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. In the Spanish courses, the study of the spoken language, pronunciation, and Spanish culture stimulated appre¬ ciation and enjoyment of the Spanish language. Each of the three languages was re¬ presented in a club. These organiza¬ tions worked to create an interest in the culture, history, and the people of the specified country. Mr. Jack Blaine Hanner B.A., Greensboro College Spanish Club Advisor Miss Anne P. Nlclver A.B., UNC-G M.R.E., Presbyterian School of Christian Education JCL Advisor Debating Club Advisor Mrs. Rosalind N. Brooks A.B., Columbia M.Ed., UNC-G JCL Advisor Mrs. Adelia L. Sams A.B., Duke University Diplome Universite de Lyon Buccaneer Advisor French Club Advisor Harriet Hodges discovers a r ecording of Charles DeGaulle singing “La Marseillaise.” 30