Watauga High School - Musket Yearbook (Boone, NC)

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The Past And Present Prepares Students For Future In order to understand the present and to prepare for the future, one must study and understand the past. The courses offered at Watauga ranged from world history to Democracy in Action. Some of the courses dealt with the government of different countries. Others were about the history of the world and how it has changed. Family Liv- ing was added to the department this year to help stu- dents understand family life. From the study of the world as it was and as it is now, we can make plans for a brighter and more secure future. ‘Len G. Evans Doughton L. Greene Mrs. Mamola looks over Kitty Aldridge’s shoulder as she compares her notes for a panel discussion with those of Rachel Oakes. Clara Z. Mamola William C. Ross, Jr. J. Dale Walser Warren R. Pfeiffer | Graduate Assistant L. EVANS—U.S. History. M.A., A.S.U. Inter-Club Council adviser. “Outstanding Young Educator” Award, 1967. D. GREENE—World His- tory. M.A., A.S.U. Sophomore class sponsor; adult education adviser; Sadie Hawkins Dance sponsor. C. MAMOLA—Civics and World Histo- ry. M.A., Florida State Univ. Debate Society co-adviser. W. ROSS—U.S. History, Democracy in Action, and Speech and Drama. M.A., A.S.U. Drama Club sponsor, senior play sponsor, and senior class sponsor. Acts in “Horn-in-the-West” and does radio broadcasting over WATA. D. WALSER-—U.S. History and World Geography, M.Ed., UNC-CH. En- joys spectator sports and travel. W. PFEIFFER—Economics and Sociol- ogy. B.S., Bob Jones Univ. Enjoys water skiing. 23

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Latin Added To Foreign Language Department Anita B. Eppley A. EPPLEY—Spanish I, II, and III. B.M., UNC-G. Junior class sponsor; Spanish Club sponsor. Enjoys music and singing. E. KING—Latin. A.B., Coker College. C. STILES—French I, II, III, and English I. M.A., A.S.U. Enjoys music, playing the piano, violin, and organ, and enjoys camping. Mrs. Elizabeth King introduced Watauga’s students to a new language, Latin, this school year. They also learned about Latin civilization, fa- 22 Elizabeth M. King Cynthia L. Stiles The Foreign Language Department became more ac- tive by adding Latin, French III, and Spanish III for the 1967-68 school year, giving the students a chance to further their study in their favorite language. The class- rooms were equipped with modern laboratory facilities, enabling students to become more fluent in their partic- ular language. The courses also included studies of each country’s people and cultures; as a result, a better under- standing was brought about of the other countries and peoples of the world. mous Latin authors, and the large number of Latin roots which are found in the English language.

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“He did it!” yells Gerry Winkler as Reynaldo Gomez denies the “crime” and prepares to defend himself against Jess Langdon’s “attack.” A scene like this is not unusual in the speech and drama class as the stu- dents portray the various aspects of acting. Students Explore The Finer Arts Of Life William C. Ross, Jr. Betty C. Wells B. WELLS—English I and Art. B.S., M.A., A.S.U. Art Club sponsor. W. ROSS, JR.—U.S. History, Democracy in Action, and Speech and Drama. B.S., M.A., A.S.U. Drama Club sponsor, senior play sponsor, and se- nior advisor. Enjoys acting in outdoor drama and radio work. 24 The speech and drama class of Watauga High School was instructed by Bill Ross. Students read plays and learned to appreciate famous authors and were exposed to famous works of literature. Students also studied phonetics and took breathing exercises to improve their speech. Art gave students a chance to express themselves in their own individual ways. Students had a chance to try their artistic talents in many phases of painting. Art ap- preciation was stressed in the art classes. One of the excellent drawings done by an art student is seen as it hangs on the bulletin board in Mrs. Wells’s room.