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

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Undisturbed by the flash of a camera, Dwayne McKnight and Deborah Lew is continue their experi¬ ment as Susie Rave succumbs to bewilderment. Science Students to Exploration and Discovery MRS. DAPHNE JAMISON Radford College, B.S., science, biology. MRS. NANCY FIRESTONE Mary Washington College, B.S., chemistry, biology. With a shining air of pride, Carl Jones displays the result of his accurate calculations. 27

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MISS FRANCES HURT Roanoke College, B.S., chemistry. MRS. ALICE COULTER University of North Carolina, A.B., physics. MISS DOROTHY O’DELL East Tennessee State University, B.S., biology. MRS. PHYLLIS BUTTS Radford College, B.S., chemistry home economics. A well-rounded science department was available to stu¬ dents who wished to challenge their minds and were willing to put in some extra hours of study. Underclassmen were introduced to earth science, biolo¬ gy, chemistry, and physics, thus establishing a back¬ ground for a more thorough study in later years. Sopho¬ mores grimaced at the enormous amount of work in¬ volved in the acquisition of biological facts, classifica¬ tions, and the cultivation of fruit flies. After falling asleep over data tables the night before, weary Juniors spent all-too-short homeroom periods balancing (?) com¬ plicated chemical equations. Those courageous enough to attempt Senior physics found a vast world of graphs, calculations, and headaches awaiting them. Despite in¬ tervals of utter bewilderment and confusing experi¬ ments, students managed to come away with hard- earned grades and a new understanding of the world around them. Chemical Curiosity and Willingness to Learn Lead Holding the undivided attention of her students, Mrs. Coulter stresses a vital point in Freshman physics class. 26

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With the hope of someday being able to speak fluently one or more languages, stu¬ dents worked hard to overcome the trials of a different tongue. French, Spanish, and La¬ tin scholars were confronted with new books which abandoned the traditional grammar lessons in favor of use of the lan¬ guage in conversation and literature. In this way students learned fundamentals more by example than by memorization. Students of French participated in class plays, discussions, and songs. With the fes¬ tive enthusiasm of the Old Country, Spanish students struggled with conjugations and vocabulary lessons. This year saw the crea¬ tion of a Spanish Club, an organization long awaited by its interested scholars. Latin stu¬ dents delved into the ancient language, its history, and its effects on modern lan¬ guages. Roman scholars not only read about the Empire’s heroes and philosophers but indulged in their own merry-making—an authentic banquet with slaves and exotic entertainment. Fourth year Latin students display varied expressions as they attemp Students Alienate Themselves from Their Native Miss Davidson expresses occupational joy as she professionally instructs students in the intricacies of the Spanish language. 28