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By Anita L. Sherman
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
There’s a new foreign language class offered this year at both Fauquier and Liberty high schools.
There’s not a lot of writing involved and there’s no complicated verb conjugations or subtle inflections to master.
What is necessary is a flexible hand, coupled with some creative non-verbal expressiveness.
It’s 7:30 a.m. and time for first block at Fauquier High School where 16 students sit ready to sign.
First-year teacher Joanie Cassese quizzes the students on familiar words as she describes them with her hands.
“I did not make these up,” laughed Cassese as she made a squeezing motion with one hand.
“Milk,” chuckled the students.
Taking her right index finger, she made a twisting motion high against her cheek.
“Candy,” they laughed.
“I think historically it’s because candy was associated with cavities,” added Cassese, as she next extended her hands in front of her, palms up, and slightly pulled them back and forth.
“Want,” came the ready answer'from the group.
After going over several
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