Lenoir High School - Bearcat Yearbook (Lenoir, NC)

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Tom Shuford cind Ralph Prestwood are diligent co- workers in the enigma of advanced math. Q iii MA TH EMA TI CS Volunteering to work problems on the board-sweating over a geometry proof or a chemical equation or math homework- graphing or balancing an account book- returning for seventh period or coming in before school to get a problem straight . . . More than likely students don't look upon these as privileges, but they are. To under- stand much about the complex scientific world, to be successful in business, even to balance the family budget requires a working knowledge of math, Yes, here are the priv- ileges, the opportunities to give students a sound basis in an essential area of the future. 6 . 2' ii Students at the board find that the work in general math isn't so hard after all. Beneficial charts aid first year algebra students in understanding the basic ideas of algebra. Judy Burgess demonstrates that in geometry classes a few simple tools in the right hands can produce intricate designs.

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hm.. Miss Hardy tells Terry Clark that his verb tenses don't agree in his composition for English ll os others compare their work. . . . . . . 5 4 Q 4 4 i -v For an individual to learn to express himself, his ideas, and emotions is one of the truly wonderful rewards of educa- tion. From the thoughts of great writers, and from their experiences, their understanding and concern for human nature, students gain a clearer insight of themselves. From themes and class discussion, not only have students acquired polish in the skills of grammar and speech, but also have learned to put into perspective their ideas. These moments of gleaning and sharing ideas will one day be the guideposts of their lives. ENGLISH-LIBRARY Bill Mitchum enriches his vocabulary with the aid of Noah Webster and his Word Power book. Theme writing is difficult. Words sometimes just don't come. The mind goes blank, and one's thoughts are few and for between. Mike Gibbons is fighting this battle. Soon, if he tries hard enough, the words will come, the battle will be won. s I f' ' bl d' f ' I f in n o r m : e ec g e 1 ya e ea ing a er a rom the librarys collection are Eddie Boldin and lf, 1 , .f, Qwe Myra Dickson. i inf N 1' - I . 5 W 3 ip .Zxiffif - fl ff fWf4fI'QQ Qfflfii l 2 - Pi- ffiff W? i7f65W'Wi'li ' ' ,.,,,y . . fl , V. ffm 'j 'r . if - fa' ' gl , , f, 3 f T yr ,i i H 'Z 5 i my 5 If k if 1 ww? KN If ,Ji FA Wu' 1 I l I i il ii 22,1 ,lj E . HW if .,,, . 1 3 E1 ff' T, , 'X its El

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Jim Bradley is lo- cating a place on the map for geog- raphy class. Mr. Hope tells his civic class that repre- sentative government is important in a democracy. The ability to read and draw accurate maps is one of the These juniors are passing out the weekly edition of Senior Scholastic in U. S. History. SOCIAL ST DIES Social studies have provided students with the opportunity ot delving into the depth and breadth of human existence: the when's of history, the where's of geography, the how's of economics and governments, the why's of cur- rent events. The understanding ot customs and peoples unlike us which we have gained in these courses has broadened our horizons and given us a deeper understanding of ourselves. skills learned in world history. Carol Suddreth is using magazines to supple- ment her work in sociology and economics. r- I I lu, ' 2 . X 5, . I' . . 1 VA . whivlw ,, Q Tx' f- '11 .. f, I9