Appomattox High School - Traveler Yearbook (Appomattox, VA)

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Mr. Hudson checks to see if one of his students is doing what he’s suppose. to. 2 .. HERE TO EDUCATE US Sasi Anyone who admits, “I like to hear the sound of a sewing machine,” is either miss- ing a few stitches or really into homemaking. Gail McGraw, to the advantage of her Home Ec. Ill and Occ. Cloth. students, is of the latter character. “A homemaker should be an engineer for the whole family,” says Betty Jo Smith, a Home Ec. teacher and FHA sponsor. She enjoys the students and the informal at- mosphere of her classes. And in keeping with her basic idea that everyone should have at least one semester of Home Ec., Mrs. Smith finds her new co-ed class, Ind. Fam. Lg., quite a challenge. Velma Elliott, the lady behind the apron, is the occupational foods instructor, and teaches Home Ec. III, too. Not only does she like preparing new dishes, but she enjoys traveling as well. In addition to her role as biology teacher and Tri-Hi-Y sponsor, Nancy Jones is “Grandma” to two whom she adores and probably spoils, as most grandmothers do. Her autumn visit to Hawaii was another fascinating experience. A member of our school system for five years, Emilia Racer teaches consumer math, Algebra II, and advanced algebra and trig. Mrs. Racer is also a sponsor of the junior class, which weaves lots of work when it comes time for the prom. Formerly of Galax, Vickie Burnette came to ACHS after graduating from Radford to teach biology, advanced algebra and trig. and Math 9. Sponsor of the freshman class, Miss Burnette enjoys tennis, bowling, reading, and movies. John Hudson may have one of the most important jobs in school—keeping the chemistry classes from blowing up the lab. Mr. Hudson teaches all the chemistry classes and one geometry class, not to mention his duties such as selling game tickets and driving a bus. As an algebra and physics teacher and co-sponsor of the Nat’l Honor Society, Mary Turner comes in contact with students ranging from freshman to seniors. After Thanksgiving, however, Chesterfield’s gained what ACHS’s loss when Mrs. Turner had to relocate. Teaching gen. math 9, algebra IA and IB aren’t the only jobs Betty Hancock has. She also sponsors the freshman class. At home Mrs. Hancock enjoys spending time with her two daughters. Lillian Harbridge is the general math and geometry teacher. When she can find spare time, she enjoys sports, crafts, music, and movies. Coming from Pennsylvania, Miss Hartbridge likes her students accents and thinks that they are well-behaved. “And this is the method for determining how muc eis plied,” says Mrs. Turner. 2 y

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ee, ie . Leese THE GREGO TYPING WALL-CRART INSTRUCTOR banabobosbe |. o00ean0ees im = - Beery need - | | “AW oocooccsesg % ps Mrs. McCraw grades papers during her planning period. THE FACULTY. .. A senior class sponsor and English teacher is Harriette Beasley who has put in nine years in the county school system. Mrs. Beasley keeps her classes busy by saying, “Okay, let’s not talk and let’s get to work.” Sponsor of The Traveler yearbook staff, where she occasionally plays sergeant-in-arms, Brenda ‘Waldron also has the job of introducing the works of such men as Sophocles and Franz Kafka to her 12th grade students. A creative person, Miss Waldron is an accomplished artist and enjoys photography, play direction, and trips to Elon College workshops with her crew. As an English 11 teacher, Edwina Covington’s devotion to American literature doesn’t end at 3:05. Like the early pioneers in the works of James Fennimore Cooper, Mrs. Covington brings home the venison for the table, her first deer being killed in the 77 season. After student-teaching here last year, Ruth Cowan returned with a degree from Longwood to teach English 10 and 11. Mrs. Cowan enjoys playing golf and bridge, and also reading, especially the works of Benjamin Franklin. As a ninth and tenth grade English teacher, Linda Taylor spends most of her time teaching her students grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary. But Mrs. Taylor’s spare time is spent on the tennis court where she works at becoming another Chris Everet. Being a sponsor of the Raider Reporter isn’t the only duty Estaline McCraw performs. She also carries out the duties of a ninth grade English teacher. . . teaching students how to use good grammar and a wider range of adjectives and adverbs. At home Mrs. McCraw enjoys cooking and working in her garden. Joyce Sweet, who probably could have been Hollywood's next Liza Minelli chose instead to teach English 10 and journalism. She is also a sponsor of the broadcasting and newspaper staffs, and the drama club which loves to entertain its audiences “downstage”. Roman and Greek mythology, derivatives, basic sentences, and Latin paradigms are all part of Claudine O’Brien’s busy day as the Latin teacher. Miss O’Brien, whose middle name should be “travel”, has been to Rome about five times and also visited Greece early in the school year for the third time . Even though Marcella McKay is often mistaken for a student, she is definitely a member of the faculty as she teaches all the Spanish classes. Mrs. McKay is also sponsor of the Spanish club.

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Mrs. Frey puts on her ballet attire for a few dancing steps. Mary Jane Alvis is a real boost to the business dept. Besides teaching typing and related occupations, she finds the time to co-sponsor the parliamentary law team of the FBLA and to sponsor the majorettes, and was the organizer of the dance-a-thon and rock-a-thon. Mrs. Alvis now has a new house to go along with her new baby. Training students for work in office occupations is one of Sandra Frey’s largest tasks. As a COE ccordinator, she works closely with the community in acquiring paid on-the-job training for seniors enrolled in business education. Joan Holt, another of the typing and steno teachers, efficiently heads the business department and co-sponsors the FBLA. Mrs. Holt belongs to groups outside of school, too, such as the Young Homemakers, and the United Methodist Women, and now has joined the rank of women addressed as “Mommy”. Graduating from Longwood in 1977, Deborah Robertson is in her first year of teaching. One of the typing and steno instructors, as well as co-sponsor of the parliamen- tary law team of the FBLA, Miss Robertson says of teaching, “It’s okay, but it gets rough at times.” Perhaps one has to develop a tolerance for the constant noise of the typewriter. Lucy Harris stays busy not only as coach of volleyball, girls’ J.V. basketball, girls’ tennis, and co-sponsor of the varsity club, but also helping her husband on their farm in Evergreen. She has even been seen peeping over the steering wheel of a lumber truck on her way to school. The P.E. 9 teacher, John (Plicky) Williams, also has three busy coaching seasons with football, J.V. basketball, and boy’s tennis. Among other interests are golf and a “sleek” green Thunderbird. During Mary Libby Tolley’s sixth year of teaching P.E. here, she is in charge of girl's varsity basketball and softball. She attended Longwood College and the University of Tennessee for graduate work. Miss “T” enjoys golf and is the proud owner of the only faculty Renegade. Whether through athletics, geography class, or just walking through the halls, at one time or another, you’re bound to come in contact with Coach Jerry Robinson and his unmistakable grin. He also finds times as golf coach, to mold young Arnold Palmers. Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, Larry Robinson came to us this year following graduation from Youngstown State Univ. and Marietta College. Mr. Robinson has the full schedule of teaching history, general business, and economics, and is the co-sponsor of the Nat'l Honor Society. Stuart Justus, head football coach, also heads the weight-lifting program, and teaches history, general business, and sociology. Formerly of Narrows, Va. Coach Justus is the proud father of a future Raider, Scott, who is three years old. Ray Archer, better known as “Lord Archer”, has recently come from William Campbell High School. He teaches history, and is an assistant varsity football coach as well as boy's varsity basketball coach and works with track. Should we ask Coach Archer what he does in his spare time? What do cross-country, girls’ track, government, world geography, and pep rallies have in common? They're all associated in one way or another with Sam Martin who is a very prominent man in our school. Mr. Martin can best be described as aman with a dynamic personality. serve. se VU hat 85 Mrs. Harris waits as the other team prepares for her “dynamic” |