Brunswick Academy - Viking Yearbook (Lawrenceville, VA)

Page 29 text:

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Mr. Conrad teaching first period World Geography class. A big emphasis in many of the history classes this year was the 1968 election. The Government class in particular observed the event quite closely. Eighth graders study American History which begins with the story of colonial days and continues on through the modern or space age. World Geography is taken up by ninth graders. This is a general course on the geography of various countries of the world. Much concentration is placed on map study in this course. Sophomores can take World History if they desire. World History is a complex study of leaders, govern¬ ments, and beliefs of nations. Juniors plunge into a more detailed study of American History than in the eighth grade. Many wars of American involvement are covered in this class. As an elective. Sociology is offered to Juniors and Seniors. Social Studies Teachers, M. R. Conrad and J. M. High Mr. High lectures eighth grade history students. 25

Page 31 text:

L. to R.: Kenneth Daniel, Reporter; Betty Jo Gunn, Secretary; Mrs. Raiford, Sponsor; Ailease Clary, President; Mrs. Baker, Sponsor; Buddy Webb, Vice-President; Donnie Coleman, Treasurer. SENIOR CLASS 1969 Class Flower .Chrysanthemum Class Song.Tire Impossible Dream Class Colors.Blue, Gold, and Wliite Class Motto.“They conquer who believe they can.” 27