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BELOW LEFT: Moss Nancy Mann instructs her speech
classes to follow the direction of the fencing expert from
NLU. BELOW MIDDLE: Robby Dean pantomimes the
fundamentals of fencing. RIGHT: Mrs. Fields gives last
minute instructions before a speech.
Curriculum expansion includes
radio/ TV coverage,
·'Spur of the moment
performances such as
improvisations, pantomimes,
charades, and impromtu
speeches seem to be what
students enjoy most in speech
courses," commented Mrs.
Linda Townsend.
Because of growing
enrollment, the three teachers
Mrs. Linda Townsend, Mrs.
Shirley Fields, and Miss Nancy
Mann, met to plan an exciting
innovative curriculum by
expanding classroom coverage
of radio/TV, puppetry. oratory,
and parliamentary procedure.
Mrs. Townsend added, "On
the average, 99.99
per
cent
of speech students select a
career involving speech. Fifteen
114/Speech
puppetry
to 20
per
year express
interest in speech-oriented
careers while an estimated
8-12 actually enter these
professions."
"In Speech I we're trying to
broaden the performance
opportunities by presenting
class activities for other
groups on campus and in the
elementary schools,"
commented Mrs. Townsend.
Students perform for various
civic organizations and other
classes.
Emphasizing debate and
public speaking, Speech Ill
students are required to give
three speeches and/or lectures
outside the classroom.
MIDDLE RIGHT: Rodney McGowen learns the
art
of falling correctly. ABOVE:
a stage technique, Phillip Brooks and Sandra Perry demonstrate carry on stage.