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English classes focus on reading
and writing skills, special classes
emphasize language arts
The English Department welcomed many new
teachers to the staff. Vacancies have been
filled with a motivated and enthusiastic group
that are just as committed us the ·old Timers·
to keeping English one of the top departments
on campus. Test scores have continued to
Improve and the emphasis on writing has paid
off with Increases In passing grades. Novels.
short stories. and poetry are also a part of the Wanda Gause Jennifer Haines laura Holk Patricia Jacobs
overall curriculum that focuses on skills In
speaking and writing. Upgrading student
portfolios and daily and weekly writing
assignments have proven to bo a great
motivator for studnets
Elaine Merricks Beverly Phillips Nancy Rfng
Clara Roberts Marilyn Smithy Mary Taylor Verlene Wilson
lady Macbeth ( Ms. Ring) lets John Gieger hold "this
little hand".
This place Is greatl Mrs. Merricks Mrs. Vining greats one or her studnets
and Mts. Wilson approve or the new coming Into the Guidance. Don't forget
stadium. to practice your reading!
learning to spell and gaffing through vocabulary lists
keeps Mrs. Watson smiling tor these students.
Like the Energizer Bunny, Mrs. Phillips keeps on working, Making parent phone calls Is always Mrs. Smithy shows WalterDouglas an
working, working, and working. a top priority tor Mrs. Merricks. exciting way to write a sentence.
