Waynesboro High School - Skyline Yearbook (Waynesboro, VA)

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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

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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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Above: The ever-popular circle is Mrs. Eleanor La- Plante’s ruse to stimulate a lagging discussion. Right: Mrs. Evelyn Balthis illustrates a theme of En¬ glish literature by recount¬ ing one of her numerous escapades i n merry old England. Far right: Attempting to develop creativity, Mrs. Marjorie Russell cites a new approach for an out¬ dated discipline. 30