Waynesboro High School - Skyline Yearbook (Waynesboro, VA)

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Personified drama etches the face of Miss Linda Henderson. Dramatization of plot structure animates Miss Nancy Akers. Creative writing zooms in WHS English classes Revision of the career unit for the tenth grade stimu¬ lates the interest of English teachers. Class plans to be broadened into a school-wide coverage demands the attention of occupationally minded teachers. The World of Work innovates change. Developmental reading for academically inclined stu¬ dents was instituted into the English curriculum. In¬ crease of speed and comprehension requires neces¬ sary time in the reading laboratory. In recognition of state rules, six-year old textbooks are replaced by revised editions. Choice of four litera¬ ture and grammar texts widens the scope of English coverage and versatility. Lifting an admonishing finger, Mr. Milnes Austin strikes an author- atative pose as he discusses grammatical errors. 24

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Guiding light beams as shiny ideas illuminate scholastic problems Expansion of the intercom system broadens inter¬ communication between offices in the school. New electric typewriters and a modernistic Verifax ma¬ chine help to increase the output of written material. Office secretaries come to the aid of the teachers as they use these machines in the typing and copying of tests and other written material. Revised editions of outdated occupational materials refurbish the library of information in the Guidance Office. Certain duties of the guidance staff are re¬ moved as a secretary is employed for the purpose of scheduling appointments and supervising students. Another improvement is the increase in the follow-up of graduate students. Failure slips and counseling sessions fail to dampen the attitude of Mrs. Margaret Massie as she guides sophomores. College Board scores are interpreted by Mrs. Martha Schneider. College admittance demands astute, decision action from counsel¬ or, Mr. Frank Placko, as he proves a worthy evaluator. 23

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Explaining Poe ' s life enlivens Mrs. Anne Bowen. m Vocabulary quizzes are given by Mrs. Toni Orfield in order to increase word usage. Individual attention for each student ' s grammar exer- Short stories read by Mrs. Kathryn Carroll cises occupies Mrs. Carolyn Lilley, a new instructor. help to stimulate student interest. 25