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By Richie Burke
& Lori Frye
What is the first thing you think of when someone mentions school? Do you think of boredom, hard work and lectures? If so, you have the same idea as most people who either know something about schools or are forced to attend. Mrs. Mary Ann Biggs’ sociology class is one exception that we would like to tell you about.
If you ever have the opportunity to be in the hall during fourth period, take the time to glance into room seven. Just a glance will bring to your attention a different class room setting. Most of the time the desks are in a circle and it might be difficult to identify just which person is the teacher. Yoii won’t even find people glancing out of the windows or asleep on the desk tops. This state of undivided attention can be credited to Mrs. Biggs’ original style. She is not your average teacher who is always giving notes or lecturing, but she allows the students to voice opinions and discuss the topic of the day. The students from this class will discuss and experience practical situations which influence their lives daily. The class has had the opportunity to hear four speakers in and around Rappahannock. They hope to be making field trips to assist them in their studies.
We asked two students from the class what they thought of Mrs. Biggs style and the informality of the class. Patricia Scott, an honor student who enjoys the class, had this to say, “I find it enjoyable to be a part of a class with this type of informal atmosphere”.
Raynetta Gheen, a sophomore who really didn’t know what to expect from the class added, “Some of the written work is difficult but I enjoy expressing my opinions and getting involved with class activities”.
Mrs. Biggs is new to the Rappahannock school system. She is teaching history, sociology and working in the guidance department. We appreciate her hard work and concern for the students.
This week the newly formed Hi-Y club met. Miss Griffin presented a slide show to the students and told about her personal experiences as a Hi-Y member. Many of the students seem to be very interested in this worthwhile organization.
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