West Stanly High School - Pegasus Yearbook (Oakboro, NC)

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Wir., Xxx Lg ak gf? Language - the critical element of Communication Skills Language classes are one of the most important parts of thecurriculumofahigh school student. Students in Stanly County schools are required to take four years of English while in high school. In these four years they learn how to express themselves by gain- ing a better understanding of the words and history of the English language. They also learn to appreciate great writing by reading such famous authors as Poe, Hawthorne, Melville, and Miller. College-bound students or those who just want to learn a second language can choose French as an elective. Most who do so take French I and French ll. But some who really enjoy the language and may be thinking about a career in it can take up to four years of French. Another language area is yearbook and journalism. The Pegasus and The Sage staff members learn more about writing by writing stories about school life. They use these in the yearbook and school newspaper. So whether it's in English, French, or being on the yearbook or newspaper staff, language classes are a major part of a high school student's curriculum. ON THE RIGHT TRACK Sophomores Dawn Quesenberry and Julie Manshack take time out from watching the track meet to finish up some English homework. W THE DAY HAS T0 IMPROVE . . . Senior Karla Austin tries to keep up with her note-taking in her first period English class. ' 'Language Classes ' 131

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WE WANT YOU!! Mrs. Perry's 5th period English class listens as the army recruiting officer gives helpful advice on career planning. GET T0 THE POINT Senior English teacher Mrs. Priscilla Perry helps Callie Jackson to lind the answer to a homework problem. 7 , 'S H, f ,, 30 'Language Classes ' ' DEADLINE BLUES Shawn Ruttman works diligently on her story for The Sage in Mrs. Holbrooks' 5th period journalism class. , f Emfgfg, ,, ,Wai Z2 lui

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Anyway you figure it, we're . . Summing it up Two of the most advanced academic departments are the math and business departments. One reason for the futher development of these departments is the demand for the variety of skills offered in these classes. Some students are required totakeonlytwounitsofmath, while others are required to take three units. General Math I, Introduction to Alge- bra I, and Algebra I are offered to freshmen. The sophomores are offered General Math II, Introduction to Algebra II, and Geometry. Algebra II is offered to juniors and, as seniors, students can take Advanced Math or Consumer Math. Physics is another math class for seniors in which students TIMELY ASSISTS Mr. Don Brooks takes time out to assist Kim Meismer with the typing she is doing for her Office Oc- cupation class. 132 'Numbers study mechanics, heat, light, sound, and electricity. The business department also offers a large selection of classes, such as, Introduction to Business, Accounting, Typing I and Il, Shorthand I and II, Office Occ. I and II, and Data Processing I and II. In accounting, students learn howtosetupthefinancialside of a business. Typing I and II teaches students basic typing skills and how to use an electrictypewriter. Shorthand I and II is taught by using the Gregg method. Students learn how to use different office machines in Office Occupations I and II. In Data Processing I and II, students learn how to operate a computer and program. he -if la- ? ., .. as 4-Q X5 IS THAT RIGHT? Mrs. Thyra Drye's Advanced Math class checks their answers to see if they are doing them right. fu 4 V 3, 'E RRG