Booker T Washington High School - Washingtonian Yearbook (Norfolk, VA)

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f B., if . i,- J Y. 1 'Ji' Y ,- LJ ll!! Mrs. C. D. Porter Miss E. A. Crocker 'Q sf Social Studies Emphasize Mr. I. A. Daniels Miss S. Everton Mrs. M. O. Faulkner I After an introduction by Mr. Kossman, Mr Ron Home, president of senior class at pil! O,D.C., speaks to Miss E. L. Smith's Inter Qahj 64 a ,lu W national Relations Class. Bulletin boards are usually attractive, but when there's one pertaining to an both attractive and meaningful. H0 amine important presidential election, it is

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irtment Provides for Difierent Interests Martin Spady checks the reaction of plants to sunlight. One of the most chal- lenging problems today is that of educating the youth for life in a scientific and highly technological soci- et-y. In order to meet this challenge, the Science Department made provi- sions for students of dif- ferent interests and abil- ities through the develop- ment of the three curricu- lar biology. Through the use of re- search, experimentation and observation, students were able to get a better understanding of chemistry. To enhance students' comprehension of scientific topics, teachers made extensive use of audio- visual aids. Mr. W. T. McPherson Mr. A. W. Overby Mrs. M. B. Saunders Miss A. Yorkoff I09 1' I fs'

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Importance of the Negro in American History To develop in each student an appreci- ation of his American heritage and the democratic way of life, was the aim of the Social Studies Department. Because of the highly technological world in which we live, the department has emphasized the need for a more comprehensive understanding of nations throughout the World. Teachers and students practiced principles and ideals of American democ- racy in the class room to give experience in patriotic and democratic living. Students of the American Studies class gained a broader concept of American cultures through lectures given by in- structors and resource persons in the areas of music, art, architecture, ed- ucation, religion, and philosophy. In addition, emphasis was placed on the importance of studying the Negro in American History. t e- 'ark 'li-is Za- Terrie Reid, Cheryl Clark, Mr. Barton, Cynthia Cheatham and Horace Joyner must keep abreast of the news if they plan to report accurately what's happening. 4 - Mr. R. R. Fox Mr. W. M. Griggs Mr. J. Kossman Mrs. E. T. Moore Miss E. L. Smith Mr. H. H. Southall Mr. I. L. Staton Mrs. I.. H. Walker