Ahoskie High School - Chief Yearbook (Ahoskie, NC)

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Science In the modern high school of today, a good science course must serve the needs of two important groups of pupils: those who will continue their edu¬ cation and those who will not. In Ahoskie High School, we are attempting to train and teach the children the steps of a scientific method; a willing¬ ness to change an opinion if evidence shows it to be wrong; and a belief that TRUTH itself never changes, but that our ideas of what is truth are certain to change in many respects as our scientific knowledge becomes more exact and more complete. MR. J. W. YOUNG Physical Education General Science MR. T. R. GARRETT Biology, Math MR. CARROLL DANIELS Chemistry, Physics Physical Education, Math Physical Education We believe that athletics and physical education provide a wholesome medium for the development of courage, a sense of moral values, cooperation, loyalty, and perseverance. Therefore it behooves all of us to become interested in this or any program that provides such training. In these days of strong competition and high-tension living it is well to ponder General MacArthur ' s words when he said, On the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds that someday will reap a harvest for Victory” - Victory for our own lives and victory for our nation.

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languages During our four years ' work in English we strive to instruct our students in the fundamentals of good English, both oral and written. We are in complete agreement with Shakespeare when he said. Mend your speech lest it mar your fortune. We believe that a command of one ' s mother tongue is a basic skill, upon which success in other fields largely depends. Toward a mastery of English as a tool of com¬ munication and self-expression we therefore direct our efforts. We attempt also to acquaint our pupils with the rich heritage of literature from which they can de¬ rive pleasure, profit, and a deeper understanding of, and appreciation for, the fine and beautiful things which life has to offer.

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Commercial Business Education courses are no longer taught solely to train for a vocation, but for their personal use values as well. However, many A.H.S. grad¬ uates without further business training have success¬ fully held jobs as bookkeepers, secretaries and typ¬ ists. This year the Business Education department includes courses in beginning and advanced typing and bookkeeping. MR. JULIAN FREEMAN Math, Geometry MRS. BILL TAYLOR Typing, Bookkeeping MRS. HAROLD SESSOMS Mathematics Algebra As teachers of mathematics our aims are to create and sustain interest in mathematics among the students of our school. We seek to broaden and deep¬ en basic mathematical concepts and to give the child the ability to perform the fundamental algebraic op¬ erations correctly in simplifying or solving equations.