York High School - Falcon Yearbook (Yorktown, VA)

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Fine Arts Gives Students the Full Scope Mrs. Lisa Mills prepares for her next class. Mr. Alan Wright explains music theory. Music, Art, Drama, we certainly have the spice and variety that many schools cannot boast of and enjoy. The scope program offers variation within variation. A student does much more than decide on his or her electives, they decide which classes they will specialize in under their chosen eleaives. When student interest varies as much as it does here at York then the Fine Arts Department sees to it that no one goes away unsatisfied or unhappy. Many students find this department to be an opportunity to relax and enjoy schcxjl and others enjoy it as their career as well as hobby interest. Front Row: Mrs. Kathy Cox, Ms. Kathy Barclay, Mrs. Vera Rathcamp. Back Row: Mr. Mike Sulivan, Mrs. Lillian John- son, Mrs. Anne-Lisa Mills, Mr. Alan Wright. ) 27

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English Department Broadens Within SCOPE Sitting: Susan Young, Florence Rush, Justine Smith, Susan Sadler, Eleanor Myers. Standing: Charles Ransone, Olivia Wilcher, Ethel Gouger, Amy Moore, Andrew Bradley. York’s English Depanment is dedicated to instilling values, exposing students to fresh ideas as well as classic ones in litera- ture and teaching the basic skills in writ- ten and oral communication. Our SCOPE program requires that all teachers be diversified in their planning and teaching, but the English Department represents a body of professionals who are among the most versatile in the school in that these are the teachers who not only adjust each pentamester to new and varied schedules, but also teach in a multi text situation. English instruction ranges from fresh- man requirements to advanced placement Senior English. Highlights of the pro- gram are Journalism, Reading, and Cre- ative Writing. Mr. Charles Gilliam works on research techniques source. Reba Perkins continues with her next lesson. 26

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Diverse Topics and Broad Base Characterize History. Seated: Mr Steve Zalumus, Miss Hattie Spruiell, Mr Bill Davis, Mr. Bob McConnell. Standing: Miss Francine Williams, Mrs. Nancy Thompson, Mrs. Donna Johnston, Mr. Tom Monday. The History ' Department’s major objective is to promote anci increase facility in using concepts of honesty, loyalty, integrity, and personal responsibilities; along with provid- ing learning experiences in the field of Gov- ernment organizations and operations. The Faculty ' of the History Department has attended the In Service Workshops con- cerning discipline, reading in the subject area and human relations. Mr. Stephen M. Smith from Joseph Smith Limited of Hampton presented a discussion in the area of Juvenile rights and responsibili- ties to a selected group of students enrolled in History classes. During February, the South Hampton Q)r- rectional Institute sent a few of their inmates to discuss with students such questions as what happens to a person after arrest. They also discussed the process one goes through upon entering jail. The teachers encouraged interest in gov- ernment classes and governmental functions within the immediate area. They have brought out an awareness in the students of the different levels of government. Selected students visited Yorktown to observe the workings of the various County offices. They also enjoyed speakers from Williamsburg and Yorktown. Mr. Tom Monday rushes through the lunch line. Mr. Steve Zalumas reviews some up-to-date material for class. 28