Blackstone High School - Ivy Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

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Lan Gudges Omphasize oD Listory And Culture Mr. Max B. Clayton Mrs. Kathleen S. Hamlett Mrs. Virginia Jordan B,A., Elon College B.S., Radford College B.A. , Randolph-Macon Teaches English : Teaches English Women's College, M.A., Assistant Football pz s Longwood College Coach, Baseball Coach Oo » c ; Teaches Dramatics, English Boys' Basketball Coach v2 A : , 2 eye a d feo An -cty: JS Meath Rageenelh, deur, feght-heeted tan shder , At BHS, the English department of thorough understanding of our English language. The courses not only provide each student with the principles of the language, but also acquaint him with world literature of the past and present. For the college-bound student, two years of French and Latin are offered. Thestudy of these languages not only helps a student understand the derivation of many words of his own language, but helps him acquire clear and logical thinking. In French II, the students learn of France's his- tory, while in Latin II, they read myths and stories of Julius Caesar and the Roman people. Altogether, BHS has a well- rounded and complete language de- partment. A graduate leaves with a thorough background which will as- sure success in later work. ftrer0 as The sophomore English class listens attentively to Mrs. Hamlett explain the mechanics of grammar,

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Wr. Shweatt Gives Ose Advrce Mr. Hugh L. Blanton Division Superintendent, Nottoway County B.S., William Mary M.Ed., University of Virginia Mr. Warren L. Thweatt, Principal B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute Mrs. Peggy Nichols Secretary to Mr. Thweatt Smithdeal-Massey Mrs. Mollie Sanger B.S., Longwood College B.S., in L.S., George Peabody Librarian

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Sfudents Appreciate Business Courses Miss Martha Hammock Mrs. Izell Hutcherson Mrs. Cornelia I. DeBusk B.A., Longwood College B.S., Longwood College B.S., Mary Washington College Teaches English French M.A., U. of Virginia Teaches all Commercial Courses Teaches English, Latin World History The Commercial Department, one of the most active departments of our school, is responsible for a great amount of work and training that many students sometimes take for granted. The student whohas not had any business courses often feels a defi- nite lack of ability inthis field. The Commercial Department can, through its courses in Typing I, Typing II, bookkeeping, and general business, offer the student traininginthe com- petitive and ever-changing world of business. It ishere inthe Commer- cial Department that many students find that their vocationis inthe world of business. In a job-like atmosphere, stu- dents receive practical training in basic skills and operations of busi- ness. They may learn suchthings as balancing books and planning a bud- get, or typing business letters and filling outinvoices. These things give the student valuable preparation for future jobs. Those students who do not choose business as a career never regret having taken commercial courses. Mrs. DeBusk's general business class studies banking.