Damascus High School - Scimitar Yearbook (Damascus, MD)

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' e Lointnt-itt'iI students take dictation. lltutr Mt. lltown l'm Anna Lee's pencil. Early in Septemher she took me into a large classroom and began mak- ing the most peculiar marks with me. Since then, for one period a day and hours each night, I have been writing that way. I heard her say that it is shorthand The second-year students interpret and then type the dictation they take in shorthand Once she left me in this room, and I had a chance to observe the bookkeeping class. A por- tion of the period was spent in discussion and the remainder used for a work period. Before I was picked up and carried from the room, I also saw two typing classes in action. Both girls and boys were pounding away on the typewriter keys. It must have been time writing day. This is one room that surely sees its share of ambitious teenagers who have their minds focused on a worthwhile joh alter graduation. X quick lll0Yl'lllllll ol the enemy would jeopatdize six n hoalsf' ln- 1'

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The physics class has had a very interesting year. They proved things with their scales and slide rules that I never knew existed, but of course I am only a pencil. I also recall being hauled to Warfield's Garage to look at hydraulic appliances. Several times I heard Mr. Shaw say to Donald Griggs, I can see your point, but you're just not right. K Mfhen I was taken into the Science room, I found everyone quiet as a mouse because Linda was giving a report on Energy and Matter. Everyone seemed to be wondering if it were true that Matter cannot be created or destroyed. AU- 'X I Alas! Poor Willie YVe'll not see YVillie more. I-'or what he thought was HEO. XVas I-IZSO,! ,ff ? Z Embryonic atom fission experts wait for the explosion va 14 y 1:g '34 lf'- 1533- Y '

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Nancy Hilton and Ina Lee work each morning in the school store. Here students buy their school supplies. V ,...n-v lf' 5' .lf ql 1 - Mrs. Poole could not possibly Gnish all the work she must do if it were not for the commercial students who assist her. Qc In the cafeteria, as in other parts of the school. helpful students are at work. Not only do they receive and tabulate the money, but even help clean the dishes.