Andrew Lewis High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Salem, VA)

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Lorraine Beckett, Althea Murray, Stephen Garrett, Brenda Wright, Judy assist at the desk, stamping books, writing overdue notices, and help- Thompson, Paul Colley, Marie Estep, Mike Agee, and Brenda Harmon ing students locate the book best suited for their needs. Thorough Reference Facilities in the Lewis Library A valuable part of every school is the library. Its purpose is to supply students with supplemen¬ tary learning material, in addition to that which they receive in class. A complete collection of books, compiled in an orderly arrangement, composed the Andrew Lewis High School library. In addition to non¬ fiction, volumes of poetry, story collections, and entertaining novels, Lewis students had access to recent issues of various magazines and news¬ papers which aided in their study of current events, as well as back issues which supplied extra material for research. The library also provided a much-needed quiet atmosphere where students could study, read, or do research work. Seniors, in particular, found the library to be a useful asset as they worked diligently to complete themes required by Eng¬ lish 12 courses. Stored within the shelves lining the library walls, Andrew Lewis students found infinite knowl¬ edge for their personal benefit and use. Wanda Martin, Gail Collins, Joy Wilson, Jackie Hays, and Betty Judd do much of the filing and typing, leaving the librarians free to aid students. 19

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Mrs. Belva Counts, Librarian, and Miss Mary Wright, Assistant Librarian, guide students in learning library pro¬ cedure so that they have easier access to its facilities. Periodicals, Non-fiction, and Novels Provide Shirley Lovell, Sherry Smith, Charlene Westmoreland, Madge Logan, Pat Wilson, and Becky Tyree take charge of the periodicals and pamphlets, frequently used in research. 18

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With some assistance from Mrs. Gillespie, Mary Jane Phlegar explains the fundamentals of a trigonometry problem to her class. Few vocations exist in today’s world which do not involve a thorough understanding of mathe¬ matics. But math is more than just a useful tool; it is an exact science which is used as a means of expression, explanation, and proof of many of life’s greatest theories and ideas. Lewis students found a challenge existing in the mysterious paradox of numbers, signs, and symbols which intrigued them and taxed their minds. They also discovered the incomparable feeling of success which comes when a difficult problem in algebra, geometry or trigonometry is conquered. A complete and thorough understanding of the mathematical processes proved invaluable to students, whether they intended to continue their education in college or take on a vocation fol¬ lowing graduation. The Andrew Lewis Math Department provided a strong background in general math, producing a feeling of mathe¬ matical dexterity, as well as an awareness of the precise beauty of geometric proofs and algebraic equations. A question from a class member stops Mrs. Horne in the midst of her explanation of a difficult Algebra II problem. Modern Math Students Auvray Keith glances up from an Algebra I problem to collect her thoughts before she makes another attempt at it. 20