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

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Health Center Stresses Good Habits The health center concerned itself mainly with the emotional, physical and mental problems of dents the value of eating proper g 2 meals, observing habits of clean- l 5 liness and dressing properly for v j prevailing weather conditions. 5 Each student was examined for physical defects. Detected de fects were reported to the stu- dents' parents who were urged to consult the family physician. Realizing that regular dental and physical check-ups are necessary to good health, the school nurse stressed the im- portance of regular examinations. A day in the nurse's office represents a steady flow of weight When Gail Merritt doesn't feel well, she knows that she can always relax in the health center. . I - Mrs. W. M. Moore H2 students. g The nurse emphasized to stu- l

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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

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Cafeteria-Maintenance Staffs Provide Comfortable Environ ment More than twenty -four hun- dred students benefitted from the services of the cafeteria and maintenance staffs. The cafeteria staff planned and prepared nourishing meals which provided, so much, the energy necessary to study effec- tively. Members of the maintenance staff worked on alternate shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. to assure a comfortable environ- ment for faculty and students. Mr. Staton and Sharon Hockaday, Miss Homecoming, have a friendly little chat during the Homecoming Banquet. Members of the cafeteria staff are: Mesdames Helen Webb, dietitiang Evelyn Wade, Ethel Williams, Susie ley, Hazel Johnson, Emma Wood, Helen Dent, Mary King. 5- 5 '57 ,K , 4, x A 'M 'T:1'.fgigff Crow- H3 K - , t