Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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English Teachers Rouse Creative Minds Miss A. Lyons Mrs. M. Maniego Eighth grade Senior Mrs. J. Smallwood Mrs. S. Willcox Sophomore Senior Mrs. Shirley Willcox diligently records her grades with satisfaction. Helping new teachers with their lesson plans, assisting teachers in finding special research books, and observing classroom procedures, Miss Elizabeth Lanier, acting head of the English department, is en- abling the department to function more efficiently. In today’s changing world the relevancy of a subject is of prime importance to the students and teachers alike. In keep- ing up with current issues, English teach- ers have had students participate in panel discussions and debates on a wide range of topics. Modern educational aids such as educational tape recordings and tele- vision are also used to supplement the instructor’s presentation and to promote student interest. Freshman 21

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Mrs. J. Baggett Junior Mrs. M. Best Senior Mrs. B. Donovan Mrs. J. Frederick Senior Junior Miss G. Hall Eighth grade Mrs. M. Irvine Junior Miss M. King Miss E. Lanier Mrs. H. Lindsey Sophomore Chairman, Sophomore Freshman Ernest Hawks and Benita Hill examine closely the lesson which Miss Gloria Hall has presented to them. 20

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New Math Textbooks Present Modern Concepts Congruent angles, congruent segments, and functions are now emphasized point- ing out the new, modern approach taught in all of the textbooks which have been recently purchased by the math depart- ment. Showing the latest techniques of mathematical experiences and employing some of the recommendations made by the College Entrance Examination Board, these tests aid PHS students in keeping pace with other students in the country. Because new concepts were introduced in the math program, teachers as well as stu- dents experienced difficulties in the transi- tion from the traditional to the modern. Under the capable direction of Mr. Burton F. Alexander, the math depart- ment continues to teach the fundamentals of mathematics not only to students plan- ning to attend college but also to those seeking to understand practical math and its usage through everyday application. Burton Alexander Trigonometry John Gore Math Miss H. Gwaltney Algebra John Gore smiles knowingly as Burton Alexander discusses a recent trig test. Students Elkanah Johnson and Carol Amabile look on as Miss Pope reviews a math problem. Always ready to help, Miss Moyer aids Thomas Akines with a difficult geometry proof. 22