Appalachian High School - Laurel Yearbook (Boone, NC)

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MATHEMATICS With the ever increasing demand for sci- | entists, engineers, mathematicians, nurses, | and accountants, students must be offered more opportunities in high school to add to their knowledge of mathematics. By provid- inginits curriculum in mathematics, Algebra I, Algebra II, Modern Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, General Math, and Consumers Math, AHS offers its students a well-rounded program to prepare them for their future. | STEVE GABRIEL JOEL C, TESTER ASTC, B.S., M.A. ASTC;’B.S., M.A: ) Algebra I, Trig. Algebra II | Modern Algebra Geometry ROBERT A. POE ASTC, B.S., M.A. General Math Consumers Math PHYSICAL EDUCATION To keep the body physically fit is as important as keeping the mind mentally stimu- lated. The physical education program is designed to stress physical fitness, team- work, leadership, and sportsmanship. Extra- curricular physical education is offered through intramural sports. MARY SCHELL JIM CAMPBELL Catawba College, A.B. Arka nsas Tech, B.S. Peabody College, M.A. George Peabody, M.A. Girls' Phys. Ed. Boys' Phys. Ed. Basketball Coach 28

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WILLIAM C. ROSS, JR. JAMES H, HARVEY WILLIAM HANNER SHIRLEY MILLER ASTC, B.A., M.A. Western State College, ASTOB.S: ASTLG Bs. Current History, Bowling Green, A.B., M.A. Graduate Assistant Graduate Ass't Geography United States History Geography World History SOCIAL STUDIES With a glance at the invention of the wheel, World History students find themselves off to a rolling start, continuing to watch Europe awaken from the Middle Ages. At the same time American History classes have ringside seats for the American Revolution while all social studies students struggle into modern times and take a concerned look toward the future. LIBRARY Through the guidance and patience of Mrs. Randall, we have been able to read and study many valuable books. We owe much to Mrs. Randall for her co- operation in helping us find the books and infor- mation we have needed throughout our four years at Appalachian High School. LERA B. RANDALL Carson-Newman, B.A. ASTC, M.A. Librarian

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BUSINESS EDUCATION Sounds of progress fill the Business Edu- cationdepartment daily. Although typewriter keys click slowly atfirst, clumsy fingers soon grow limber and the typing student's goal of 60 words a minute draws nearer. The short- hand students with practice soon begin to understand weird characters they have seen on the blackboard. Vigorous erasing shows that future financiers in bookkeeping have ieee ioe trouble balancing the columns of figures. HARLAN LEDFORD 9 LOUISE HURD Yes, AHS students are preparing for the busi- SIME), Botan last Bete: peeerorid. Typing I, Typing I Peabody College, M.A. Business English Shorthand I, I Typing I, Bookkeeping MARY JANE McFARLAND ASTC, B.S. Graduate Assistant General Business HOME EC and AGRICULTURE Girls taking home economics obtain prep- aration for their future role as wives and mothers by practicing domestic activities such as cooking, sewing, etiquette, interior decorating, home nursing and child care--all experiences for making their future home- making easier. In agriculture the boys learn how to better the farm front and to advance with the modern farm program. KATHLEEN DOUGHERTY JOSEPH N. BANNER Ala. Poly. Tech., NC State, B.S., M.E. Bios, M.A; Agric. I, 0, I, IV Home Ec. I, I, Hl Shop 29