York High School - Falcon Yearbook (Yorktown, VA)

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Social Studies Department Encourages Mr. Z lectures to his students, Here, we have one of our first World War I heroes! Senator Anderson rises to a point of order during a session of Congress. If our democratic and republican form of government is to continue to be strong in the years ahead, those who are growing up into responsible adulthood must under- stand, appreciate, and feel the need to take a part in it. They must be familiar with this great nation ' s heritage, (Virginia and U.S. History, Eighth Grade History); they must realize our relationship with other na- tions of the world, (World History, Geog- raphy): and they must take the first steps toward active participation in political life, (Virginia and U.S. Government.) This is the job of the Social Studies Department in the American high school in 1967, and also what we have tried to achieve at York this year. 22

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Are An Integral Part Of The Science Program The literate man of the twentieth cen- tury must understand both himself and his environment. He therefore must study the sciences as well as the humanities if he is to live successfully in the modern world. The Science Department provides for this need by presenting the materials and the methods of science in a curricu- lum fashioned for the student who wishes a liberal education. Introductory courses in earthspace sci- ence, biology, chemistry and physics are required in the eighth and ninth grades. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors may elect academic Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Extra-curricular activities are an integral part of the science program. Each year the Science Department and Club sponsor an Open House in which students are en- couraged to exhibit their research pr ojects. The many imaginative, analytical and well documented projects exhibited reflect the scientific thought and creative ability of York students. The success of these stu- dents In regional, state, and national com- petition has brought credit to the school and satisfaction to their teachers. Mrs. Caldwell points out various orders of Insects to Charles Depping. Mr. MItkIevIcz shows Paul Phillips the correct way to Ignite magnesium. lU. 21

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Active Participation in Civic and Political Life Mr. Robert L. Anderson B.A., Juniata College M.A., University of Virginia Govern nnent Sponsor of Key Club, Tennis, and J.V. Basketball Chairman of Social Studies Department M Iss Norma Johnson B.S., Longwood College World Geography Sponsor of F.T.A. and Ninth Grade Mr. Jack Armistead B.S., Appalachian State Teachers College World History Head Basketball Coach Sponsor of Varsity Club and Tenth Grade Mr. Robert McConnell B.A., Randolph- Macon College History Assistant Football Coach and JV Basketball Coach Sponsor of Dance Committee and Ninth Grade Mr. George Haase A.B., Gettysburg College U.S. History Wrestling Coach Sponsor of Eleventh Grade Mrs. Martha Shutt A.B., Madison College M.A., Teacher ' s College of Columbia University Eighth Grade History Sponsor of Eighth Grade Mrs. Thelma Hansford B.A., M.Ed., College of William Mary Government Sponsor of Senior Class Mrs. Carolyn Will B.A., Madison College Psychology and World History Mr. Willard Hunt B.A., Bridgewater College Eighth Grade History World Geography Coach of J.V. Football and Eighth and Ninth Grade Basketball Sponsor of Eighth Grade Mr. Steve Zalumas B.S., M.S., Florida State University U.S. History Sponsor of Senior Class Mrs. Hansford dis- cusses the duties of county officials in gov- ernment class. 23