Carol W Hayes High School - Pacesetter Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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Learning in The Library The Hayes High School library, which houses more than 1-1,000 books, is always a dependable source of information for research and academic development. With the help of our librarians. Ms. M. Irving and Miss Bradford, students are assisted in locating any information they may be seeking. Located in the circular wing of the school, the media center is convenient to all who wish to do studying there. The center is an ideal place to catch up on reading and preparing notes for class. 25

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Art and Music Brushing Up A thing of beauty is a joy forever ' The students of art have proven these words of Keats quite true this year. They have striven iaborously to create an image, and make their work stand out in various school activities and special programs. Under the instructions of Ms. Z. Witcher, the students arc learning many phases of art A wide choice of an activities include drawing, sculpture, and ceramics, along with many other creative crafts. Any student who is interested in the an of music has a choice of band, choral music, or music appreciation. Mr. Willie J. Smith and Mrs. M.G. Medlock spend many extra hours in practice with the students and training students who are interested in these extra curricular activities, or who wish to pursue a career in music. 24

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P.E. Exercise Excitement The physical education program at Hayes High School is geared to meet the needs of all students by offering a variety of activities through set goals. The program is consistent in standards of achievement, the same as set forth in the academic courses. Students are required to achieve three units in before graduation. All students are required to take one semester of health which is a phase of physical education. Physical education instructors Mrs.J.L. Collins. Mrs. A. Ellison, and Coach F Reynolds teach and supervise interaction among students and classes. Exceptions to these standards of requirement in physical education are students who arc taking ROTC. Marching Band or Vocational courses. Drivers Ed Buckle Up for Safely Simulated street driving is a fun adventure for all students enrolled in driver education. Each phase of the program is designed to train students to be alert and careful drivers. Many students have profit-ted from the course in various ways. The skills in driving mastered through the driver training program has helped many students to be prepared for jobs obtained during summer vacation, or for regular employment after graduation. The classroom theory prepares them to understand laws concerning traffic regulation and violations on the highways of Alabama and other States, and to pass the written examination to become licensed by our state. 26