Yazoo City High School - Mingo Chito Yearbook (Yazoo City, MS)

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English MR. WALLACE E. HOFFMAN English and Counselor B.S., M.Ed., Kansas Univ. Kansas State Univ. MRS. JUANITA JENKINS English B.A., Miss. College MISS MARY LADNER English B.A., MSCW. Millsaps, Univ. of Miss. MR. LINFIELD MILLER English B.A., M.C., M.A., Millsaps MRS. J. W. PARKER English M.A., Miss. College MISS JULIA PIATT Speech and English B.S., MSCW Literature was the paramount interest of the English classes this year. The ever prevalent classics David Copper field, Jane Eyre, and The Tale of Two Cities were once again on the agenda. “Romeo and Juliet” was added as a new experience, and students at least gained a little culture. YHS pupils once again tried to comprehend the value of good English. The exposure of students to good literature resulted in appreciation of the ad- vantages that can be gained, such as a learned vocabulary and simple enjoyment. Eloquent lan- guage requires more than literature alone, thus mak- ing knowledge of verbs invaluable. “Inside there are seats,” explains Belx during one of Mrs. Park- er’s English classes. This model of a Shakespearean theater is used to help students understand the production of Shakespeare’s dramas. “Don’t forget to add the adverb,” Miss Ladner points out to Charlie Wright who is busy diagraming English sentences. As the student progresses, a new form of parsing is used. Until that day these Fresh- men will draw their diagrams dili- gently. 16

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MR. HAROLD C. KELLY MR. SABIN RUSH Principals and Counselors The principal of a high school must be a mediator between teachers, students, and parents. Smiling, genial Mr. Kelly has shown in his ten years at YHS that he can handle this job efficiently. Once a basket- ball coach. Mr. Kelly shows the affable traits usually attributed to an athlete plus the dignified, firm char- acteristics of a good school administrator. Mr. Rush, coach, counselor, and assistant principal, plays a big part in the lives of all the students of Yazoo High. Preparation is the theme of his work, as he prepares pupils for tests, prepares them for choosing a college or job, and prepares them to meet the big. mean world through his confident sincere guidance. As supervisor of instruction for the Yazoo City Public Schools, Miss Hattie Richardson has made herself invaluable. Because she is concerned with every child, she is always greeted with smiles and cheerful salutations in the halls of YHS, and through- out the school system. MISS HATTIE RICHARDSON 15

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Languages DR. GUSTAVO GARCIA, Spanish, Junior and Senior High—Law degree, Havana University MRS. ELEANOR LEISTER, Latin. Spanish, ' and Social Science, B.A., Millsaps College The study of a Foreign language as a major or minor interest, offers vast opportunities in a world in which the linguist will, gain fore- most recognition. Preparing himself for the career of his choice, today’s student will discover that to he completely successful in this vocation, the study of a foreign language is almost always expedient if not compulsor)'. Yazoo City High School has provided for ef- ficient language study through the investment of a modern well-equipped Spanish Labora- tory. and skilled instructors. Are the boys listening to another Spanish tape or are they listening to one of the Doctor’s Spanish records? The earphones and speakers provide stu- dents at YHS an opportunity to become first rate linguists. Latin Slaves on one side and masters on the other. The annual tradition of a Latin Banquet and initiation day was received this year. King Lonnie Graeber and Queen Sara Alice Fleming reigned over the fes- tivities. ‘‘My son brought this statue of Romulus and Remus back to me from Rome,” boasts Mrs. Lester to Fran. “Well, my sister gave me mine,” replies Fran. 17