Bethel High School - Ursa Major Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Six Juniors A ttend Boys’ and Girls ' State The purpose of Boys’ and Girls’ State is to offer a better understanding of governmental practices to chosen students from area high schools. The twelve juniors chosen as delegates are elected through the history department on the basis of character, leadership, and scholastic record. The six boys attended the College of William and Mary during the week of June 11-17. Girls’ State was held at Radford College during the same week. 21

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Field Trips Enrich Science Knowledge The purpose of the Science Club is to promote interest in all areas of science. During the year many field trips were taken to explore the science world and build enthusiasm in related careers. The club visited the Virginia Institute of Marine Science to attend lectures on pollution, toured the International Transportation Exposition at Dulles Airport, and went to William and Mary for a fo¬ rum on chemistry. At the Tidewater Science Congress in March, four students received recognition for their en¬ tries. Those students were Rosemary Tirrinanzi, Jenny Turpin, Helen Benet and Norman Tarbell. At the Va. Junior Academy of Science, Mitch Carr received a third place in physics. 20

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Debate Team Rates Fourth in District The Debate Team, as their name implies, par¬ ticipates in debates on the district and state level. Though they are just a novice team, they placed fourth in the district. They attended a workshop on debating in the early Fall, held at Pembroke High School. The affirmative and negative teams have participated in invitational meets at York High, Warwick High and the University of Rich¬ mond where the affirmative speakers received an “Outstanding Honorable Mention.” The team was under the direction of Mrs. Margaret Todd. Forensics Improves Speaking Ability The Forensics Team is not really a club, but rather an activity which attracts any students in¬ terested in public speaking. During the year they participated in the Spelling and Poetry categories of the District Meet in March and also in the American Legion Contest and the Voice of De¬ mocracy. Though they had no student to place, the experience helped them to obtain their main objective of improving speaking ability. Team sponsor was Mrs. Margaret Todd and Helen Benet was elected as president. 22