Coeburn High School - Reflector Yearbook (Coeburn, VA)

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Heather Funk and Kim Mar- shall looked toward Hope Cooke as she answered a question for the teacher. (left) Students of C.H.S. showed much In- terest in thelr on — going classes. (left) One of a few stu- dents, like Dawn Salyer, spent some of their school hours helping teachers grade pa- pers.(right) Crystal Hale, Latisha While Crystal Lawson had . Mrs. Rudder’s attention, Richardson, and Mon Steven Hollyfield waited pa- lca Salyers worked tiently to ask for this English hard as always. (left) 42 teacher's help. (above) Academics 5

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Academics... A Matter of Course Mark Page, deep in thought, listened carefully to Instructions for his Eng- lish 42 paper. Demonstrating the traits of a good typist, Tabitha Clarke kept her eyes on the book, not on the key- board. As teens we spend approximatiey 1 4 of our time In academic activities; there- fore, coming to school each day has become as routine to us as changing our socks (for most that is). We shuffle to each class like haphazardly pro- grammed robots; most rushing to their seats just as the tardy bell releases Its admonishing ring. We sit in each class absorbing something different each day — whether it is the Pythagoran The- orm or the message the last occupant left on the desk. We all heave a relieved sigh when the bell rings for our favorite period of the day — lunch, which gives us a chance to catch up on that days gossip and guess the day’s mystery meat. After lunch It’s back to class to catch a nap or learn something new which Is supposed to prepare us for the future. Finally, the 3:30 bell rings and we -all stampede in a huge mob out the door and head for home. After several hours of pigging out on chips and coke while watching re-runs of the Brady Bunch and Oprah Winfrey, it is time to hit the books again. School work doesn’t stop In the classroom, but surprisingly in class with our friends Is where we'll have some of our greatest memories. Kim Culbertson and The gym hall was a Mrs. Carico hurriedly good place for stu- counted the spiri’ links dents like Rusty Middle- before the pep-rally. ton and Michelle Fields to catch up on late homework. 4 Academics

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Hands-on Education Practical courses such as drivers’ ed- ucation and home economics offer students experiences that, for most, are more meaningful than academic subjects. Knowing the innovations that Henry Ford made to car man- ufacturing does not provide the “impact” of a simulated accident. Every student looks forward to driving with either Coach Kelly or Mr. Rich- Sonia Minton and Laura McClellan learned the im- portance of care- ful measurement. Chris Johnson and Billy Hamm carefully studied the recipe they prepared. 6 Academics ardson, each of whom could prob- ably could tell some horror stories! Students usually feel as much at home in the kitchen as they do ina car. Home Ec courses have immedi- ate rewards. Students often learn to appreciate the skills and knowledge required to prepare and serve meals. Most, however, never appreciate knowing how to clean up! Phillip Short’s more sensitive side sur- faced during the practical skill learned In Home Ec class. Melissa Buchanan and Kristin Moore enjoyed the result of their labors.