Brunswick Academy - Viking Yearbook (Lawrenceville, VA)

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Science Searches And Discovers Earth, life, space, and chemicals form the nucleus of the Science Department at Brunswick Academy. Eighth graders begin their study of science with a general course, while Freshmen take a more detail- ed look at physical science accompanied by labora- tory work. Sophomores are required to take Biology which includes the study of plants and animals. Juniors and seniors who show a real interest in science move on to chemistry and physics. These students seem to wear an expression of wonder and amazement when- ever they feel that a mysterious “unknown” has been revealed. Upper left: Mrs. Ola E. Jones, Chemistry and Science 8 teacher. Lower left: Thomas R. Witten, Biology teacher. Lower right: Fred- erick C. Creasy, Jr., Science 9, Drafting, and Physics teacher. 21

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Social Studies Contemplate Man Our Social Studies program offers something of interest for every grade level. Eighth graders begin with American History which tells the story of the United States from colonial times to our modern space age. World History students read the story of ancient and medieval civilizations and relate it to the events of modern times. Geography classes study the physi- cal aspects of various countries and learn of their interdependence in trade and commerce. Sociology gives students the opportunity to study social prob- lems. Studying the events of the past and reading cur- rent news, Junior classes in American history review the growth of the nation. Government class combines the study of the formation of our system of govern- ment with current developments in politics. Upper right: Ronald L. Miller, Sociology and Work-Study teacher. Lower right: William E. Hewitt, World Geography and World History teacher. Lower left: Miss Pamela Gordon, American History and Government teacher. 20 l

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Guidance Department Helps Each Student To Discover His True The guidance department of Brunswick Academy is centered around one person: the individual student. All the efforts of the department are aimed at assisting that one student in many different areas: knowing his or her true seif; attaining a level of academic achievement that approximates ability; getting along with others whether they be parents, fellow students, or teachers: college selection and entrance, and vocational selection and training. While not in any sense complete, this short list may give some idea of what our guidance department attempts to accomplish. The methods we use to achieve these goals are many; however they all center around the counseling process, which is normally on a one-to-one basis. The process is characterized by a faith and trust in the individual, and is conducted in a confidential man- ner. Students are assisted in working out their own situation. At no time is a student specifically told to do a certain thing. Students are encouraged to accept the responsibility for their decisions. Many times in counseling, test scores of standard- ized tests are used. Teachers are sometimes asked to assist in aiding a student to achieve satisfactorily. Conferences between parents and teachers are sometimes used. All of these activities are efforts to assist the individual student in the process of becom- ing an adult. Self Below: Ciarence Collins, guidance counselor. 22