Western Branch High School - Bruin Yearbook (Chesapeake, VA)

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MARK TWAIN AND WILLIAM FAULKNER EMPHASIZE A VERY ALIVE LANGUAGE While many Western Branch High School students were taking a foreign language, the English Department had the difficult task of teaching the lan- guage they use everyday. The classes were divided into three groups, x, y, and z in which students were placed according to their abilities. The English teachers, headed by ileft to righti George Sweet, Susan White, Tommy Butt and Tanya Benton, all seem to be absorbed in in Mrs. Penl's lecture. 24 ileft to righti Miss Ellen Ellis English, Journalism Newspaper Sponsor Mrs. Francis Bishop LongwoodICollege; 3.5. English 8, 10 Mrs. Priscilla Day Redford College; 8.5. English 10, H Sophomore Class Sponsor, Dramatics Advisor Mrs. Smith, tried to emphasize the fact that English is very much alive. Through reading, writing, and speak- ing students come in contact with various ideas and issues. They studied stimulating and entertaining literature ranging from Mark Twain to William Faulkner. Mary Washington College; B.A. Assistant Jr. High S.C.A. Advisor

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Mrs. Ann Cole trighti Mrs. Patricia Hester ilefti THE GUIDING LIGHT OF MRS; BENTON AND MRS. REID DIRECTS BRUINS .xfm , Mrs. Benton gives needed m counsel to Cindy Benton. Many W.B.H.S. students were very thankful to have Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Benton on their side, guiding them and advising them on what courses they needed for graduation. With their help, choosing from the numerous Mrs. Carolyn Reid electives become easier. As guidance Western Carolina College; 8.5., counselors, their jobs did not end here, MA' but also concluded answering the im- portant question of what college is right for the individual student. Guidance Counselor Mrs. Susan Benton Connecticut College for Women; B.A. William and Mary; M.A. Guidance Counselor 23

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W.B.H.S. SPEECH CLASSES PREPARE US FOR WHAT THE FUTURE MAY BRING Gloria Galbreoth redords her speech with alacrity. Mrs. Movane Smith University of 'Minnesota; B.A. Department Head; English, Speech Debate Team, Forensics, Senior Board Mrs. Mary Penl D'Youville College; B.A. Cornell University; M.A. English 9, 10 National Honor Society sponsor Mrs. Mary Payne University of North Carolina; B.A. English 8, 9 S.C.A. Coordinator Mrs. Mary Mostofi Elmira College; BA. English H, 12 Bruin Tri-Hi-Y sponsor Mrs. Barbara Smith Frederick College; B.A. English 7, 8, 10