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

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students make movies in art of film Art of the Film courses were designed to alert the students to the nature, quality, influence, and creative potential of motion pictures. Students attended showings of special films at the public library and wrote reviews of selected ones. As a final project, each student produced his own film, utilizing the talents he had acquired during the year. Dramatics began with a brief sketch of the development of the theater from primitive man to the twentieth century. This course gave both terminal and college bound students the opportunity to participate in group and individual pantomines, extemporaneous talks, scenes, and discussions. Emphasis was placed on stage movement and oral projection. 1. Mr. Woodrow D. Carney, 2. Miss Martha S. Morris, 3. Art of Film students practice techni- ques they have learned in class. was vvxhf IRQ kng 2 3 4 5 Bl 9 lO lll2 l6l'll8l9 2232422 is t X it W t gg. i 1 .. 1.1. Q, 1 - EJ N X as p g A R 'K-4 t ii, sf W9 ,.. - -:.,.. .' - . iv, - 'Wh

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pupils welcome ano' enjoy new english system On an experimental Basis, Page's English Department initiated a unique and intriguing curriculum. It was divided into categories including Language, Literature, Composition, and Mass Media. From these, students selected their individual courses according to their interests and needs. All courses involved reading, writing, listening, speaking, and vocabulary building. Objectives of this system were to develop understanding and appreciation of English and to allow students to work in the areas of their interest. Sophomores took an Introductory to Language Arts courses that included an introduction to Page and sections on how to study, self- expression, parliamentary procedure, and the use of the library. On completion of this one semester course, sophomores were free to choose their other English courses. 1. Mrs. Barbara R. Ferrell 2. Miss Sue Medley 3. Mrs. Margaret G. Whisenant ENGLISH 25

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4 W A L r , , 3982 il M I ethnic literature gives new twist to english study Advanced Placement English was a college level course for students of exceptional ability and achievement in their two previous years of study in literature and composition. Students enrolled in this course were required to take the examination prepared by the College Board's Advanced Placement Program. The course developed a mature understanding and enjoyment of literature and free response to the works read. Students in the Myths and Legends course focused their attention on the origins, meanings, and influences of myths. Class time was given mainly to individual study and group activities to promote understanding of mythology as it relates to life and literature. Ethnic Literature courses were designed so members of minority groups could develop a more realistic self-image. Both the majority and minority groups could acquire new insights to the literature of minority groups in America. 1. Mrs. Pollyanna W. Smith 2. Mrs. Carolyn L. Lithgo 3. Mrs. lris D. Hunsinger 4. Becky Gross, Martha DeCarlo, Gordon Pennisi, and Sue Slawter act out a skit in their English class ENGLISH 27