Blackstone High School - Ivy Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

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Mrs. Hilda B. Cassell Mrs. Virginia W. Cobbs B.S., Radford College B.S., University of Alabama Teaches Home Economics. Teaches Physical Education, Sponsors F.H.A. and Sophomore U.S. History, Government. Class. Sponsors Cheerleaders. Mrs. Cornelia I. DeBusk B.S., Mary Washington College Teaches all Commercial Courses. Sponsors the RAM'S HORN. STUDENTS GAIN BUSINESS TRAINING The Commercial Department offers Typing I and II, Shorthand I and II, book- keeping, andbusiness math. Students taking a business course receive anexcellent back- ground either for business schoolor for work after graduation. There has been a sharp increase in the number of students taking typing for their personaluse in the past few years. The commercial students are re- sponsible for compiling and producing the school paper, the RAM'S HORN. They also print material for all the school organiza- tions. This experience is an excellent way to gain knowledge of commercial activities. Mrs. Pinchback, student teacher from Longwood College, is amazed at Ronnie Happel's progress in typing. Students work on publications.

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Mr. Blanton gives inspiring talk to student body. Mr. Hugh L. Blanton Division Superintendent, Nottoway County B.S., William Mary M.Ed., University of Virginia HEADS OF ADMINISTRATION ARE BACKBONE OF SCHOOL Mr. Warren L. Thweatt Principal B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute Mrs. Harriet Booker Secretary to Mr. Thweatt

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Gee Mrs. McKie L. Farley Mrs. Kathleen 8S. Hamlett Miss Martha Hammock Teaches Driver Education. B.S., Radford College B.A., Longwood College Teaches English. Sponsors Senior Class. Sponsors Junior Class. LANGUAGES INCREASE INTEREST IN FOREIGN LANDS The English department at B.H.S. pro- vides a very thorough understanding of all phases of our modern language. Literature from the past and the present offers a va- riety of interesting reading material. Two years of French and Latin are of- fered for the college-bound student. In French II, students add a knowledge of the history of France to their study, while in Latin II, students read myths and stories of the adventures of Julius Caesar and the Roman people. The dramatics class and the newly organized Speech Club enable a student to study and develop techniques in debating, public speaking, enunciating, and increas- ing vocabulary. Altogether, our English department is very complete and well-rounded. A B.H.S. graduate leaves with a thorough background which may lead to outstanding work in any field. Freshmen struggle through spelling quiz. Miss Hammock and Jenny Yelverton take time out from studies to enjoy French II party. Teaches English French.