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

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to Communication and Understanding As various parts of the world are drawn closer together through increased travel ami instant communication, modern man must be equipped with a sound knowledge of basic languages. The demand for mastery of several dialects grows with the realization of the need for better understanding which depends primarily on accurate com- munication of ideas and feelings. Recognizing the need for language study YHS offers courses in three pertinent languages: Latin, Spanish, and English. Stressing the value of Latin as the root language, Mrs. Eleanor Lester also conveys the cultural aspects of the Roman civilization. Dr. Gustavo Garcia, a native of Cuba, illustrates to students the sinnificance of Spanish as a key to understanding the Spanish- speaking neighbors in South America, Mexico, and Cuba. Since English is the mother tongue of Americans, it remains the most important language for the majority of students. Six versatile teachers seek to emphasize those principles of the English language which are vital for successful communication in our advanced society and which serve as a background for the study of foreign languages. Molly, this article should be a winner! exclaims Mrs. Omie Parker as she inspects the latest edition of the Yazooan. 1 hope the bass and the white perch like mv new lures,” muses Mr. Jimmy (Caldwell as he departs for another week-end fishing excursion. Jaque. which song do you like best? ponders Miss Martv Car- roll as she listens to her favorite Bob Dvlun album. 21

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Language Courses Provide the Keys MR. JIMMY CALDWELL B.S., University of Mississippi Speech, English I Sponsor. Dramatics Club MISS MARTY CARROLL B.A.E., Delta State College English III. English IV Sponsor, Writer's Club MRS. OM1E PARKER B.S.. Gallowav Women's College M.S., Mississippi College English III, English IV Sponsor. Yazooan Staff and Club MISS ANN ROGERS B.A., University of Mississippi English II. English III Sponsor. Mingo Chito MRS. ELEANOR LESTER B.A., Millsaps College Latin I, Latin II. Spanish I DR. GUSTAVO GARCIA Ph.D., University of Havana Spanish I. Spanish II 20

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Comprehensive Science Curriculum Offers Training voung people for a career in the world of tomorrow, YHS offers a comprehensive plan of study in the field of science. By taking general science, freshmen enter the fundamentals of the physical sciences. Beginning a more detailed study of science, interested sophomores take biology to learn about the living organisms that make up their environment. Studying the reactions of non-living matter, juniors undertake the study of chemistry . Through many experiments avid scholars learn facts about the elements. Many young girls study home economics to pre- pare for a life as a homemaker and to learn about the demands made upon the modern housewife. By carefully dissecting and studying the life functions of a fish. David Rvan endeavors to understand a little better the digestive system. Mary Frances Butler tries out one of the new overhead projectors which are used to allow students sitting in the back to see the teacher’s work. You had better pay attention Dell. Mrs. Ferris wants knowledge on Bunsen Burndrs not the boys in chemistry,’’ advises Mr. Richards- on. 22