Blackstone High School - Ivy Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

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English, History Stress Cultural Background English, coupled with history, provides more than a good foundation in grammar and composition; it gives the student a deeper insight into the cultures of the past, which are his heri- tage. There are five new teachers in the English and history depart- ments: Mr. Benjamin Weatherford and Mr. David Meinhard in history; and Mrs. Rebecca Harmon, Mrs. Pauline Norris, and Miss Jean Jones in English. These new members of the BHS faculty bring much enthusiasm to their classes. The world geography students enjoy learning about the vast lands of the world, especially since their teacher is the energetic Mr. Benjamin Weatherford. Mr. David Meinhard keeps his gov- ernment and U.S. history classes alert with numerous pop tests. English is a course required each year for BHS students. Grammar helps each pupil to improve his speech and his writing. The literature in eighth through tenth grades combines selections of varied sources; while juniors study American literature, sen- iors study English publications. n Mr. Meinhard’s government class finds discussions on current events give opportu- nities to argue politics. Juniors find term papers and book reports mean study and work. 12 — Academics

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Vigor — Vig ér Excels In BHS Academics The vigor for learning fills BHS. School is a place for learning, but the students must yearn for knowledge. At BHS they do, although it is not easy to come by. The surroundings and the faculty make learning a pleasant as well as a ready challenge. BHS prepares its students well to journey into the world or to work for them- selves or to go on to higher education. This is why there is a good record of gradu- ates. Whatever the future holds for its students, BHS does not fail them in any way. It is meaningless to have knowledge and not be able to put it to practical use. This everyday side of learning is also put before BHS’ers. Whether for the business world, the college campus, the farm, or the home, the teachers are well qualified to present each subject to its fullest. High is the respect of education. Just as high are the standards of learning. These are traditions BHS students are proud to keep alive. After completing his high school career, each student knows that this vigor leaves him a keen sense of accomplish- ment and an awareness that will serve him well.

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Equations Perplex Would-be Einsteins To meet the needs of a rapidly changing world and to secure a brighter future, students need math and science to guide them. Those who are college-bound have to take the more advanced courses to be accepted by a college. The instructors are Mrs. Anna D. Weatherford and Mrs. Doro- thy B. Tunstall, who teach math; and Mrs. Olivia Harrison and Mr. Robert Thomas, who teach science courses. In the math department, courses of eigh th and ninth grade math are given; as are the advanced studies of algebra, geome- try, and trigonometry. With the ordering of new equipment and chemicals, BHS has well-equipped labs and can experiment more. Eighth and ninth grade sciences are required for graduation, and the courses of biology, chemistry, and physics are taught to those interested. ; adi. Mark Orms and Lonnie Ogburn set up an experiment of weights and forces in phys- ics class. Eighth grade students show unusual interest in sciences. Mrs. Weatherford explains a difficult problem to the geometry class. Academics — |