Central High School - Pemican Yearbook (High Point, NC)

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Think is still o key word tor advanced algebra stu- dents, Tommy Strickland, Jim Brucki, and Windley Dunbar, especially on Friday's tests. Science courses at HPHS proved to be a real challenge to the students. ln biology, sophomores learned to reason scientifically and to use laboratory equipment properly. Five full-time teachers introduced their stu- dents to the amazing world of plant and ani- mal life. Many juniors and seniors pursued chemis- try, while those who desired knowledge con- cerning physical changes in matter enrolled in the physics class. New equipment for sci- ence study was purchased through the Na,- tional Defense Education Act. Mrs. Dockery's physics students, Doyle Early, Jim Van Ando, Neil Brackett, Wayne Lewallen, and Mike O'Connor, note the radioactivity count in various metals. Sponges are an interesting object of study in biology for Scott Hester, David Pruette, Donna Sowers, and Jov Purcelle. ln biology class, Ronnie Morris peers intently at a minute animal, whose only intention is to skitter shyly out of focus. I ..-

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Doug Shirley uses his know- ledge of plane geometry to explain why bewildering tri- ,angles are congruent. Math and sc1cncc challenge the curious. General math, business arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, solid geometry, and college algebra were the courses offered this year at HPHS. Ambitious s t u d e n t s, following the new trend, enrolled as sophomores in plane geo- metry and Algebra ll in order that they might take advanced courses during their re- maining years in high school. ln business math, future business leaders learned income tox reporting and accounting, while others interested in laying the founda- tion for achievement in today's technicol world pursued all the advanced math courses offered at HPHS. Supplies were purchased through the Na- tional Defense Education Act and distributed by Mrs. Christine Stephens, new department head. Mrs. Roberts assists Morcio Holder and Jimmy Hart as they figure out the complexities of a chemistry experiment.

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QW W ev 5 4 I , i lr? 1' -.., ...., ,WJ T-Al , .. ' fi, ln the attractive practice house quarters on first floor, students of home economics planned programs on child care' and develop- ment, clothing, foods, health, housing, and interior decorating. In addition to learning about aspects of family living, the future homemakers gained skill in planning and working harmoniously with people of their own age. Home economics courses at HPHS sought to make the students aware of the value of a good home. The girls learned to cook for their families and to plan and make many useful garments. T h r o u g h the development of practical homemaking projects, the students learned to Home ec and work independently toward the solution of personal or homemaking problems. ln addi- tion, they learned the management of re- sources -- time, energy, and money - as well as the techniques of housekeeping. These courses helped students to meet the actuali- ties of everyday life and become trained for solving future problems. Miss Estelle Carobateas, practice teacher from High Point College, talks with home economics students on rules of health. 'fab Ll I In home economics class, Linda Cecil and Brenda Skeen demonstrate c table setting for four. business courses prepare Ann Dillion uses a sewing machine in home economics in preparing her term project, a dress. l