York High School - Falcon Yearbook (Yorktown, VA)

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Work in Mathematics Encourages Competition in Level Testing Mrs. Sarah Eyre smiles down the hall after Trig class. Mr. George Busick refuels in school cafeteria. New to the Math Department this year was the diversifying of classes so that each teacher had both upper and lower division classes. A new class was also offered in computer science. The Math Department had its own computer terminal hcx)ked up to a computer in the nearby city of Hamp- ton. The terminal itself looked very much like a typewriter and by which the prob- lems were fed to the main computer and the answers were then returned. The class was offered to Juniors and Seniors. The department also organized a series of mini- classes which were held after schcxal for any students. Special topics were presented such as Percents and the Metric System. Front Row: Mrs. Audrene Hughes, Mrs. Olivia Smith, Mrs. Maggie Macklin. Standing: Mrs. Mary Deal, Mr. James Mark, Mrs. Judith Donnaldson, Mr George Busick, Mrs. Sarah Eyre, Mr. Roland Almonrode. 1 29

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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

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Math and Science Teachers Find Few Rest Periods Mr. Walter Darden gives a fatherly glance to one of his group. Mr. Pat Kearney caught grading papers during his spare time. Mr Marty Podbesick seems to be always on the job. Mrs. Maggie Macklin takes a break in the library. 30