Yorktown High School - Grenadier Yearbook (Arlington, VA)

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Expansion has added two new staff members and a full-time educational secretary to the Social Science Department. This growth was necessary to accommo- date the increased numbers of Juniors and Seniors taking the required U.S. History and Government courses. Moreover, an additional Advanced Placement U.S. History class was added. In addition. World His- tory and Psychology were offered as electives. This year the Social Science Department contrib- uted to the Student Council’s International Relations and United Nations Program through use of guest speakers, examination of the role of the United Nations in world affairs, and participation in the UNESCO Drive to save the Monuments of Nubia. The end results of these efforts have been to develop informed, mature citizens with a sound knowledge of the affairs of a troubled and challenging world. Mr. Smith emphasizes a fine point in his discussion on the role of the U.S. Government in today's world. Informed citizens of Social Sciences MR. PAUL BELAIR BA. U.S. History U.S. Government Student Council MISS SARA JANE BLAKEMORE BA. U.S History Club Council Ajnici Tri-Hi-Y MISS MARY ANN FELDMEIER B A.. M A- CS. Government Debate Team MRS DEBORAH GARFIELD B.A. U.S History Theta Tri-Hi-Y MR. ARTHUR KANE MR. WILLIAM LEE B.S. U.S. History U.S. Government B.A. Psychology “Now let’s all cross our arms.” The evils of conformity are stressed by Miss Feldmeicr in her government class.

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MRS. SOPHIE HILTON B S English IH Tau Tri-Hi-Y MRS. NANCY HOYLE GEN. GERALD LILLARD B.A. English III. IV Drama Club B.A.. M.A. English IV Key Club MR. JAMES MULLINS B.A.. M Ed. Remedial Reading Developmental Reauing 'oung Republicans MRS. DICIE O’KEEFE BA. English II Junior Class Sponsor MRS. EDITH PAGE B.A.. M.A. English IV Humanities Beta Tri-Hi-Y MRS. DORIS RODIN B.A.. M.A. English IV Advanced English IV Student Writing Contests MR GERARD SHELTON B.A.. M.Ed. English III Advanced English III Senior Class Sponsor MR. HARRY TUELL B.A. English II Journalism Scntru MR. RAY VANDERBILT B.A., M.A General Speech Public Speaking and Discussion Drama Thespians MR LEON WILLIAMS B.A. English III. IV Intramural Director MR. ROBERT WILLIAMS BA. M.A. English III. IV Bridge Club various clerical chores. “Psst! How about a date tonight?” Perc Jones feigns work in order to ask Cynthia Bain a question at a work table in Mrs. Hilton’s class. Susan Carpenter, oblivious to it all, continues reading. Among its specialized activities, the English Depart- ment sponsors remedial and developmental reading programs designed to improve the reading skills of Yorktown Patriots. In addition, many English classes saw a production of the Greek tragedy “Antigone” presented by the Drama class. A departmental secretary aided members of the English staff this year thereby relieving them of

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MR. JOSEPH MR. R. MAX SIMMS SMITH B S., M.A. World History B.S. U.S. Government Omicron Hi-Y Intensified Grenadier Government Young Democrats MR. DAVID MRS. LUCILLE TURNER TUTTLE B.A. B.S. Department U.S Government Chairman National Honor U.S. History Advanced U.S. History Society “And furthermore dear, no more onions in my hamburger sandwiches” Mr. Turner dictates a letter to Mrs. Newhouse, Social Science educational secretary. “It will only cost ten million to save Abu Simbel.” Surrounded “Now, who is buried in Grant's Tomb? Awaiting an intelligent by his Sophomore World History students, Mr. Simms super- answer, Miss Blakemore surveys her class during a U.S. History vises a bulletin board for the UNESCO drive. discussion. 9