Watauga High School - Musket Yearbook (Boone, NC)

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Foreign Language Department Introduces New Cultures Mrs. Judy Hayes, Mrs. Anita Eppley, Mrs. Joyce White, and Mrs. Elizabeth King (not pictured) conduct their daily classes in French, Spanish, and Latin. Watauga’s Foreign Language Department intro- Mrs. Elizabeth King, the Latin teacher, explains to baffled duced students to the languages and cultures of other students the correct conjugation of a verb. countries. The courses offered were French I and II, Latin I and I, and Spanish I, II, II, and IV. Graduate students from Appalachian State University worked | with the French classes. The Spanish classes enter- tained two Chilean exchange students. Language study was assisted by audio-visual aids, authentic AAS meals, and guest speakers. Kay Oakes and Doug Petrey seem absorbed in a Spanish lab; Murray Hawkinson finds time to catch up on his reading about his MG. 24

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Sciences Encourage Interest in Laws of Nature ae Mr. David Williams, Mr. Glenn Reese, Mrs. Maria Reary, Mr. William Edmisten, Mrs. Patricia Blanton, Mrs. Clare Olander, and Mr. Boyden Atwood were the members of the science department. Mrs. Clare Olander points out the proper procedure and apparatus of a The science department aimed to give the students chemistry experiment to her class during a lab. an understanding of the basic principles, laws, and theories of science and then the practical applica- tions of them. Problem solving and lab experiments gave students the opportunity to learn by logical reasoning of formulas and practical experience in laboratory situations. Two units of science were required for graduation, but many advanced courses were offered to the student who exhibited the ability that was necessary. The function and process of the heart does not seem as difficult when explained in detail by Mr. William Edmisten. Pas)

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Social Studies Classes Prepare Informed Citizens Mr. Dale Walser, Mr. William Ross, Mrs. Jo White, Mrs. Mary Wilson, Mr. Bill Payne, and Mr. Doughton Greene perform the difficult task of relating the past to the present for their students. MEH. cuz High Schools social stds departmen endeavored to relate events of importance from the past and today to the classroom. The history courses offered to the students were civics and government, world geography, United States history, world his- tory, and contemporary affairs. Dates and events that seemed boring, came alive when discussed in films and reports. The challenges of world problems were met face to face in debates, panel discussions, and speeches. 25