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

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English, Our Foundation MR. JIMMY D. CALDWELL, Speech and English; Univ. of Miss., B.A. MISS MARTY CARROLL, English; Delta State, B.S.E. MR. LINFIELD MILLER, English; B.A., M.C., M.A., Millsaps. MRS. J. W. PARKER, English; M.A., Miss. College. MISS ANN ROGERS, English: Univ. of Miss., B.A. Mr. Miller asked for book covers and, boy, did he get them! Cheryl Johnston, the Mingo Chi to artist, views other YHS talent with an admiring glance. Through excellence in speaking and writing, one can climb the ladder of success. The English department at YHS, realizing this fact, endeavors to imprint on each mind the basic structure of the English grammar. Students are also led into the magical, poetic and historical worlds of literature in the English language. There goes Greg Horne with the Globe Theater, which is used for the English IV Shakespearean round table. And now, you tell me the three types of speech, Mr. Caldwell,” teases Mary Lee Anderson. The new speech instructor not only informs his students of the correct way to speak, but entertains them with his wit. 17

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Languages, to Link Cultures DR. GUSTAVO GARCIA, Spanish; Law degree, Havana University. MRS. ELEANOR LESTER, Latin, Spanish; B.A., Millsaps College. Now Sonny, you may be listening but, you’re not repeating. Freshmen who have taken Spanish at the Junior High find the audio-linguo lab a long needed aid to improve their Spanish accents. What would the world be like if no one had ever tried to decipher any language hut his own? Certainly, the world would not be as it is today. There would be no diplomatic relations; there might not even be many of the new nations that we have today. Progress would be at a standstill, and each country with its own language and customs, would live only in its own realm. Religions would be varied in each country and we in America would probably be pagans. Languages are the keys to progress and our modern world. For this reason, students at YHS are encouraged to study either Latin, the foundation of the Romance languages, or Span- ish, the language spoken by our southern neigh- bors. Mrs. Lester, please tell us what these Latin Christmas cards say,” plea Latin II students Carolyn Quin and Debbie Nelson. The Latin classroom has colorful mementos of the foreign countries on the bulletin board and walls. Okay, John, it's a date! Let's hope that Linda Carson didn't get her switches crossed while she played with the controls on Dr. Garcia's desk. 16

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Science, The Door to the Future MRS. NETTIE FERRIS, Science; B.S., Bel haven College. MR. GEORGE RICHARDSON, Chemistry, Physics; Masters, Graduate Work, Univ. of Miss., Univ. of Utah. MRS NAOMI ROBERDS, Biology; B.S., MSCW. To keep up with the great advancements being made in the field of science, YHS offers general and senior science along with more advanced courses in biology, chemistry, and physics. Enriched science programs and clubs are also a part of the science department. The Jets Club is sponsored by Mr. George Richardson. The Jets strive for the advance- ment, development, and education of tomorrow’s scientists. Science programs included speakers from various colleges and agencies in Mississippi and the science fair. Many enthusiastic science and mathe- matics students participated in the annual fair. This activity gave the student a chance to excel in sci- ence outside the classroom. YHS boasts two up-to-date laboratories and some of the best research equipment available. Lonnie, now you sift the flour while I pour in the cyanide. This'll make a nice little cake for the teachers, jokes Byron Seward. This is a Luna moth, Owen. Biology classes just These poor students have been going around in circles trying to figure wouldn't be interesting without Mrs. Roberds’ out the structure of an atom.” Won't you please help them. Uncle vistial aids. George ?” 18