Broadway High School - Memories Yearbook (Broadway, VA)

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Agriculture Broadway High School’s National Poultry Judging Team composed of Larry Yankee, Larry Turner, and Tommy Lohr inspect some poultry samples. I he boys received a silver emblem team award. Education in agriculture provides preparation for future activities in business and industries related to agriculture. The course, a vital part of Broadway High School, is based upon the interests, capabilities, and needs of the students and community. Five years of agriculture are offered at Broadway. In earlier years basic agricultural science and mechanics are taught. Later years concentrate on developing proficiency in production agriculture and providing basic edu¬ cation for employment in the broad field of off- farm agricultural businesses. 24

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Music Mr. Miller explains the importance of the half note to students. Mr. Joseph Miller For students who are exposed to such outside in¬ fluences as pop art and psychedelic tunes, the music department provides contact with the more refined compositions of the great artists. Aside from the funda¬ mentals of reading and interpreting music, pupils study various orchestral instruments, become familiar with harmony, and develop appreciation for the classics and their composers. 23

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Home Economics Mrs. Catherine Miller illustrates the art of corsage-making. Mrs. Nancy Bender Home economics classes give the student a general knowledge of the phases of homemaking through different areas of study, including child develop¬ ment, housing, consumer buying and principles of management, family relations, and of course sew¬ ing and cooking. The home economics classes are informal and varied with filmstrips, demonstrations, speakers, and fieldtrips. No specific textbook is used, and be¬ cause of the informality each student receives in¬ dividual attention from the teacher. Mrs. Catherine Miller 25