Blackstone High School - Ivy Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

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STUDENTS WIDEN KNOWLEDGE OF OLD AND NEW WORLDS Mrs. McKie L. Farley Mrs. Kathleen S, Hamlett Miss Martha Hammock Teaches Driver Education B.S., Radford College B.A., Longwood College Teaches English Teaches English French At B.H.S. our students have desire to learn about the history not only of the United States but laso of the foreign countries. This hunger for knowledge is satisfied in the courses of civics, world history, U.S. history, world ge- ography, and government. Through these courses and the knowledge that is obtained, the students gainafirm basis for work in college and in later life. The fifth period government class ponders over questions on the 'No. 1 pop test given by Mrs. Cobbs. Eighth grade students study civics during a free study period given by Mr. Hobgood.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGES STUDIED BY MANY Mrs. Olivia C, Harrison Mr. Harold Hobgood Mrs. Izell Hutcherson B.S., Madison College B.A., University of Richmond B.S., Longwood College Teaches 8th grade Teaches Civics World Teaches English, Latin science 9th grade Geography World History science During the first half of the year, the English department emphasizes the grammar needed by college-bound students. In the remaining half, the great literary works of the past and present are studied and analyzed. The French course, which has been length- ened to three years, provides the students with knowledge not only of the language but also of the history of France. In the two years of Latin, students read myths and learn of the language, customs, and contributions of the Romans. Equipped with a thorough knowledge of the English, French, and Latin, the students entering college are capable of doing excellent work. Dickie Bird'' McDaniel gives an interesting book report to his English class. Students use their study hall to prepare for the next day in English class.

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MANY SKILLS USED IN HOME ECONOMICS AND SHOP Mrs. Virginia Jordan B.A., Randolph-Macon Woman's College, M.A. Longwood College Teaches Dramatics, English Mr. Henry A. Morris Mr. Charles D, Padgett B.S., Virginia Polytechnic B.S., Western Carolina Institute College Teaches Agriculture Teaches U.S. History, Athletic Director Head Football Coach, Girls' Basketball Coach For boys wishing to learn a better under- standing of farm life and soil conservation, B.H.S. provides a course inagriculture. Acourse in shop work also enables boys to show their individual skills. For the girls planning to become future homemakers or majoring in home economics in college, the unique facilities of the home eco- nomics department enable the girls to train for the future. The attitude of the girls is developed by the warm and friendly atmosphers of the department. Peggy Baskerville begins work on a dress for class. Agriculture students study methods of soil con- servation.