Albemarle High School - Peer Yearbook (Charlottesville, VA)

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School Program

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Faculty 1 MISS TRESA F. QUARLES B.S. in Education: G.A.A.g Physical Educatiang Healihg Varsity Clwerlernling Spansorg Coach Girls' Varsity Basketball MR. IVILLIAM H. RAINES B.S.g Monogram Clubg Healthg Physical Education E I MR. LAIRD L. RUSH A.B.g M.ErI.g Healthg Physical Education MR. JAMES XV. SIMMONS B.S. in Music Eduaatiang M.Ed.g Bandg Eighth Grade Musicg Band Club MR. LEROY H. SMITH, JR. B.S. in Education: Industrial Arts Cluhg Prcviectors' Clubg 1nd. Arts 1g Drafting 11g Wuorlmvurlcingg Auturncclmnics MISS ELIZABETH C. STALLARD B.S.g Bialaggg General Scicnceg F.T.A. MRS. MARY T. STALNAKER A.B.g Eighth Grade Social Studiesg English MISS ELIZABETH SUTHERLAND B.S.g M.A.g English 1115 English 1V ' MR. JOSEPH L. TRICE B.A.g Eighth Grade Science MR. ROBERT B. TURNER B..-Lg English MRS. RUTH C. UPDIKE Reg. Nursvg Practical Nursingg Future Nurses' Club MRS. MARGUERITE B. VINES A.B.g C.A.A. Clnbg Physical Erlucationg Driver Training ' .1 e MRS. LADY B. YVALTON B.S.g Library Clalzg Librarian MR. NEIL si. YOUNG ' 13.5.5 VV0rld Histaryg Warld Gcagraplzyg Gouernmcntg Student Council 12

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A new and worthwhile addition to the program at Albemarle was added this year, a guidance de- partment, under the direction of . Mr. Robert C. Lewis. Its goals are to render a service to the students and to help co-ordinate their high school careers by steering them in the right direction from the very beginning. Next year an even smoother program will he in op- eration. New guidance counseling rooms are under construction now for use next September and more counselors are preparing for guid- ance work. This year the Art De artment has been greatly expanded and improved. Its members undertook the job of producing a set for the Albemarle Players' production of Charley's Aunt and brought forth a stylized set for three acts. In addition, they did the decora- tions for the annual homecoming dance, and the set for The Mon- key's Paw. Many times coming school events are announced with the help of the Art De artment. In art classes, new fiellds, which include the study of colors, de- signing, ceramics, work in pastels, lettering and poster making, and perspective, have been introduced. The hysical education program at Albemarle for members of the eighth, ninth, and, tenth ades, consists of numerous activities and courses designed to give students social!-and physical training. The students artici ate in various athletic activities such as basketball, softball, tumbling, volle hai, andp tennis. Courses in health, first aid, and drivers' education are also offered, through the physical education program. The Social Studies Department of Albemarle aims to develop an appreciation and understanding of our cultural heritage. Its purposes Dare. to acquaint students with philosophies of history, govemment and economics, to instill a sense of responsi- bility as a citizen, to promote interest in current events, and to provide Pupils with training in critical thinking. Albemarle's courses in social studies mc ude U. S. History, U. S. Govemment, World History, civics, and geography. Ei., Wg ,..... .. ..... -W ..-.,...Waaw.ms .... .... N,N The English Department aspires to encourage and promote good written and oral expression. It seeks to cultivate and instill an appreciation and under- standing of fine literature in the students at Albe- marle. The eighth, ninth, and tenth grade courses con- sist of a study of various literary selections and a study of basic grammar. The eleventh grade course includes a study of American authors and their works and the twelfth grade course emphasizes English authors and selections. Both the eleventh and twelfth year courses review the principles and application of grammar in reference to composition and other activities. S eech and drama and journalism are areas in- cluded in the English Department.