Waynesboro High School - Skyline Yearbook (Waynesboro, VA)

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Above: A student’s imitation of the Franklin wit delights Mrs. Ann Bowen. Above right: After-class counseling from Mrs. Olive Forbes aids junior Ski Witry. Left: Under Mrs. Carolyn Lilly ' s ever-vigilant eye, sophomore students analyze the first act of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. 28

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Library powers independence Realizing the modern emphasis upon independent study, WHS librarians Mrs. Browder and Mrs. Scrog- ham expanded research facilities to accommodate more demanding assignments. To the original 9000 volumes were added another 600 new books, while the audio-visual room housed a much larger collec¬ tion of filmstrips. A comprehensive periodicals library stressed the importance of current knowledge and also provided in depth sources for a limitless variety of subjects. While the paperback bookstore featured required books at reduced prices, students could also obtain selected information by photocopying. For greater student privacy, the library maintained the ever-popular record players with stereo head-phones, as well as installing four individual studying carrels. Left: Music is another medium as the plaintive ballads of Peter, Paul, and Mary absorb Tony Zowhoradny. Below left: Plywood partitions create an illusion of privacy in the newly-installed studying carrels. Below: Mrs. Katherine Scrogham demonstrates that the faculty also tolerates tedium as she catalogues new books. 27

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English adapts to every need To encompass the entire student spectrum was the difficult task of the WHS English department, and versatility appeared the successful solution. Since twelve credits of the subject are a standard require¬ ment for graduation, the English curricula must offer courses consistent with the needs of every student and his chosen career. The eleven teachers of the department responded to that challenge with a var¬ iety of approaches: career units introduced sopho¬ mores to possible vocations, while juniors explored the realm of American literature; Mr. Austin ' s classes experimented with their private publication, while formal logic baffled Mr. Hamp’s students. Although term papers afforded ample practice in research and composition, aspiring authors further trained their talents in a new journalism course. Newcomers Mrs. Russell and Mr. Hahn readily accepted the depart¬ ment’s goal of developing language proficiency in every WHS student. Top: Mrs. Virginia Day prepares a more challenging exercise for students in her remedial reading course. Above: With Mr. Duane Hahn’s assistance, Donald Day discovers the realm of research and acquired knowledge. Left: Not only his students but also Mr. Austin must submit to the annual bod check. 29