Altavista High School - Nuntius Yearbook (Altavista, VA)

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+ {dda | i Miss Campbell, Algebra I, Math 9 Goemetry Mr. Smith charms students making A’s. Math Department Expands To Fill Student Needs ne| IMME il Hi i Mrs. Carper uses the overhead projector in her eighth grade math class. This year the Math department has expanded to include four full time teachers, thus allowing AHS to offer a much wider selection of courses. Now, for instance, eight grade students have four choices, and ninth grade students have three. Other courses include: Algebra I and II, Geometry and Advanced Math. Mr. Jim Hawley enjoys himself while testing his students. 15 into

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Science Department Innovates To Keep Apace Altavista High School is very proud of its out- standing science department which has always distinguished itself. This year, however, was particularly special. For example, Mrs. Key who has been associated with the school for a number of years, was named “The Outstanding Chemistry Teacher of the Year” by the Virginia Blue Ridge Section of the American Chemical Society. The Science Club has been especially active. Besides C Ba the normal club program they have sponsored 1 Fr Ra Dr. T. E. Leinhardt as speaker for the science — classes as well as part of the monthly club pro- gram. In an effort to make maximum use of each of the varied teachers’ interests and skills, the science department is experimenting with team teaching for the first time. Miss Phillips explains the growth of a twig to her students. Mr. Arthur keeps his cool during his eighth grade science class. 14

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Business World Meets Needs The business department seeks to prepare students for employment in the business world or for entrance into business college. In so doing it offers courses in Typing, Shorthand, Bookkeeping and General Business. For seniors there is also Vocational Office Training which provides on the job training as well as income. Mr. Almond, Typing I Bookkeeping, General Business Mrs. Jones, Typing I Bookkeeping, Shorthand I Mrs. Short, Typing II 16 Shorthand II, V.O.T.