Castlewood High School - Castletonian Yearbook (Castlewood, VA)

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This one’s right ... Mr. Johnny Owens checks the answer to School work, school work workbooks with Ronnie Chaffin Clifford David enjoys working on and Carl Turner. the day’s assignment. : sane ce Me What a day ... Johnny Clark All smiles ... Deanne Smith looks on as Mike Gilbert copies readily awaits the next bell to go notes from his notebook. to yet another class. ACADEMICS 23

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So unique in every way The special education students worked hard to strengthen their weak areas and improve those areas in which they ex- celled. The effort put forth by these students was very commendable. These ex- ceptional people required special help to further de- velop their talents, abili- ties, and needs. They worked endlessly on reading, math, and map skills. Work books and 22 ACADEMICS filmstrips were often teaching materials used. There was much discus- sion in these special classes — discussion which ranged from workbooks to the lives of the students. Each developed a sense of pride in their work and self-satisfaction in their ac- complishments. They could hold their heads high just knowing that they had worked hard-to develop their sphere of knowledge to a greater capacity than ever before. The special education classes took an adventurous trip to Bays Mountain in the spring. This trip was in lieu of the Special Olympics. By Krystal Williams It’s easier than you thought ... Mrs. Mary Bush goes over the day's lesson with Ronnie Chaffin.

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For many people in the world, machines are a great part of their life, from farming equipment to blenders and technilogical- ly advanced typewriters and computers. People en- rolled in Agriculture, Home Economics, and business courses prepared themselves to use these es- sential instruments. Those who studied the basics of wood working, welding, and farming took a step toward preparing for future vocational goals. Home Economics students learned basic essentials needed by everyone for family living. These stu- dents practiced their culi- nary skills in the kitchen, ability to sort the red socks from the white ones in or- der to wash them, and their expertise in sewing new creations. Those persons enrolled in business courses prepared them- selves for the big world of business they would some Enter Drive 0 ... Betty Porter de- fines the screens on her computer to run a “Profile III” program. 24 ACADEMICS Career stalking day encounter. They sharpened their typing skills to ace speed and ex- plored the areas of ac- counting, shorthand, and office technology. Others went even farther and took a leap toward the future’s most vast employment field — that of computer technology. The students who were involved in the computer classes learned to operate the computer. In the spring the classes took on a special project to set up a mock business selling imaginary corn and bean seeds. The students were given positions such as general managers or ship- ping clerks. Each position required certain skills. This venture was certainly a challenge. By Krystal Williams It’s been a long day ... Angie Smith, Angie Pientka, and Rachel Tiller finish up a typing assign- ment. Very carefully ... Mark Austin maneuvers the electric saw in shop class.