Blackstone High School - Ivy Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

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FELLOWSHIP ♦ ♦ ♦ The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. Psalms XVI, 6

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Departments Establish Basic Backgrounds Robert Lee points out the location of the country in his Current Events. BHS sets its standards high in the aca- demic department. Mathematics, science, language, and social studies courses offer the college-bound student a reliable background. For the scientist or engineer there are general science, biology, physics, and chemistry. The mathematicians ' classes are algebra, geome- try, and trigonometry. The future teacher has choices of Englisn, French, Latin, and Virginia, United States, and world history, geography, and government. Typing I students get in the swing of speed tests. The individual who is business- minded or who needs the background for personal use finds his course of study in the commercial department. Typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, and business math compose the important subjects in this field. Under Mrs. Cassell ' s instruction the girls in Home Economics make their own clothes. The home economics department offers many types of training for the future home- maker. She is taught the right way to prepare and to serve nutritional meals. The student learns how to make wise color selections for interior decoration as well as in clothing that she may buy or make. Child care is another important class. John Procise cuts glass while Mr. Wrenn supervises. Future farmers make their high school course one of agricultural education. They learn better methods of rotating and raising crops. Soil conservation and forestry manage- ment are included in this. Being able to judge and raise improved livestock is important knowledge. Learning to operate farm ma- chinery is a necessary part of this class. Shop skills are developed in this department, too. to

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Class Follows Motto, ’’Astra, Castra, Numen, Lumen” The eighth graders of five years ago could be recognized racing from class to class in complete confusion. On Homecoming Day bewildered rats scurried, trying to satisfy upper- classmen ' s demands. That year be- gan the class ' s annual Christmas dance- -a gay time of decoration and seasonal spirit. Junior history took the class on a trip to Jamestown to see Virginia ' s 350th anniversary celebrations. At the time money-making projects were numerous in an effort to finance a Junior-Senior banquet and prom. Arabian Nights , the theme, was carried out effectively in elaborate scenery and costumes. This topped off their Junior year. The Senior year climaxed the other four years of high school work and fun. The Scholarship Qualifying Test and talks with Mrs. Jordan started the Seniors thinking about preparations for the future. The Senior Play and Christmas dance expanded the treasury for a Senior trip. Final examinations reminded the Seniors that their high school career was drawing to a close. The ac- complishments and experiences of past years were rewarded by gradu- ation and that well-earned diploma. The graduates are now ready to further their education and lead lives of their own. The memories of Black- stone High School, fellow students, and teachers will remain forever. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS; John Maben Stokes, President; Nancy Simonton, Vice-President; Connie Sue Akers, Treasurer; Ludson Hud- gins, S C A Representative; Carol Bridgeman, Secretary; Jerry Hoyle, SC A Representative; Mrs. Virginia Jordan, Sponsor.