Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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MRS. EUNICE O. STOTT B.S., Meredith College M.S., University of North Carolina Science Mrs. Stott takes advantage of the many science films offered. . . . And Discover the New Strange odors permeated ‘the halls this year, and all of-the students held their breath as they passed Mrs. Key’s classroom. Despite circulating rumors that she was spouting sulfur and brimstone, the culprit turned out to be just the chemicals that Mrs. Key and her young proteges were working with. There were new textbooks in Mrs. Stott’s classroom this year. She says the main purpose of her science course is to give the students a firm ground work in science. They are carving their future by what they do today. As usual, Miss Phillips, bringing her textbook up to date, brought in extra materials to aid the students in understanding better the biology she teaches. Her classes dissected, studied, watched films, and even determined their blood types and pulses. The biology department also gained twelve new microscopes. MRS. MADELINE C. KEY B.S., Alfred University Chemistry, Physics, Ceramics, Science 9 Mrs. Key tests for hydrogen given off by the electrolysis of water. MISS ELIZABETH PHILLIPS B.S., Madison College M. Ed. University of Virginia Biology, Science 8. Miss Phillips explains a diagram of one of the many biological pro- cesses to her students.

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Students Explore the Old... MRS, NANCY N. HICKS B.S., Madison College History 8, English 8, 9 Mrs. Hicks clarifies a historical fact to her eighth grade students. Mrs. Andrew gives her class additional information on U.S. government. MRS. LILIAN D. ANDREW B.A., College of William and Mary American History Government Eighth graders are introduced to elementary American History by social studies teachers, Mrs. Hicks and Mr. Dodson. Each eighth grader was required to do a project on a vocation of his choice and the course was made more interesting by the use of current events papers and audio-visual aids. American History, a required subject, is continued in the junior year and is taught by Mrs. Andrew and Mr. Peak, the new addition to the history department, a graduate of Colonel’s rival, William Campbell. This year’s history classes again toured colonial Williamsburg and par- ticipated weekly in current events panels which required not only learn- ing about past history but also keeping up with contemporary history. Either World Geography or World History, taught by Mrs. Spradlin, Mr. Peak and Coach Drumheller, respectively, is also required. MR. JAMES PEAK B.A., Bridgewater College World Geography American History Mr. Peak, a new face at A.H.S., ing his history class. enjoys teach-. Government classes also studied contemporary history, the gover nmental principles of Communism and had weekly panels. Mrs. Spradlin’s geography classes were required to give a report every six weeks on a book concerned with geography. Films and slides were often shown by guest speakers. Mrs. Andrew’s senior government classes studied United States, Virginia, and local government. Asst. County Judge, Bruce Harvey, spoke to the class on the judicial system. ———

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Students Learn About 28 28 ee ee RAM @ ° MRS. BEATRICE McGRAW B.S., M.A., Kirksville State Teacher's College Music, Band, Chorus Mrs. McGraw enjoys directing and singing with her fourth period chorus class. Home Economics continues to expand at A.H.S., through the guidance of Mrs. Cocke. The rapidly growing department received two new stoves this year. Mrs. Cocke not only teaches sewing and cooking, but also adds child care, family living, and home decoration to her course, especially for her Senior class. Many students mistakenly think that checking out books is all Mrs. Ramsey does to fill her time. Keeping a neat library, however, involves cataloging the books, keeping the files up to date, keeping the magazine and newspaper rack furnished with the latest editions, and keeping the two bulletin boards attractively decorated. These are but a few of the many responsibilities of our busy librarian. MRS. LUCILLE A. RAMSEY B.S.; Radford College Librarian Mrs. Ramsey is seen at one of her many- never-ending tasks—that of shelving books. Mrs. McGraw and Mrs. P. A. Hughes relax in the teachers’ lounge. Mrs. Hughes is seen frequently around school in the absence of regular teachers, since she is a favorite with students. 16 The Music Department is another rapidly growing branch, in the curriculum at A.H.S. The chorus class, now in its second successfu year, has an enrollment of forty members, and the band clas: has also increased. Mrs. McGraw, music director at A.H.S., devotec outside time in the mornings to conducting three extracurricula choruses. She also worked with the band in the fall, preparing half-time shows to give at football games. MRS, DORIS L. COCKE B.S.; Longwood College M.S., VPI Home Economics Mrs. Cocke lectures her class in the art of homemaking. Mrs. Cocke, besides teaching the essentials of successful homemaking, is active in State and National Future Home- makers of America work and in local and state S.C.A. work.