Columbus High School - Cohiscan Yearbook (Columbus, GA)

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'4Now see here, young man! We shall not have that kind of nonsense in this study hall! ln no uncertain terms Miss Ruth Cochran tells Robert Yarborough that she will not tolerate mis- conduct. Known to be an excellent English teacher, Miss Ruth Cochran also handles the job of keeping study hall expertly. Both, classroom and study hall are interesting and well-disciplined. author from Miss Roberta Lawrence, Shorter College, B.A., Columbia Uni- versity, M.A. Miss Rebecca Lawson, Auburn University, B.S. Miss Patricia Majors, Stephens, B.A., University of New Mexico, M.A. Miss Bobbie Jeffcoat smiles as she reads an amusing theme. Being an English teacher at CHS, Miss ,leffcoat adds to the faculty and enjoys the experiences of her pupils, the eighth graders. This is their first year in high school and they have found that many new and interesting things often happen in this world of so many different faces, classes and assignments. haucer to Poe Mrs. Florence Mrs. Clarke D. Miss Stella Wlnte, McCorlew, Syra- Skelton, Agnes Alabama College, cuse University, Scott, A.B. B.A., Peabody A-B-, M.A. College, M.A. 1193

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C183 fx ti 'il 'N W 5 -'- .. fm-K lp,Qm1,tj'tkXxA3.L1fX Kay Crider assists Mrs. Paddy Blackmar, sophomore English teach- er, in the difficult task of associating students with their names. Mrs. Blackmar, who began teaching at Columbus High School at mid-term, is facing, among other problems that loom before all new teachers, becoming familiar with school rules, customs, and the newness of the school building itself. No one escapes four years of English. The stu- dents at Columbus High School are more familiar with English than with any other subject, everyone is required to take it for four years. From Lady of the Lake in their freshman year to Henry Esmond in their senior year, they enjoy literature. From direct objects as a sub-fresh- men to cognate objects as juniors and seniors they strug- gle through grammar. Grammar is taught in all four grades for correct- ness in both oral and written work. Literature is taught to give the student an understanding of the writings of va- rious authors and a study of the development of our culture and history. American authors and their writings are studied the freshman and junior years and English, their sophomore and senior years. Various methods are used by the teachers to stimulate interest and to promote learning in their English classes. Among these are films, photographs, artwork, records, field trips, reports and contests. These contests range from the Vocabee on word and definition ability to the essay contests on soil conservation. A research theme is required in both the junior and senior years, and a monthly book report aids a student in probing deeply and in learning on his own. At least 64,000 books have been read by the almost 1,600 CHS students this year at Columbus High School. Engli h tudents stud orld Mrs. Julie Champion, Florida State University, B.S. Mrs. Peggy Ann llrown. Louisiana Tech, B.A. Miss Ruth Miss Marion Miss Catherine Miss Cussie Miss Bobbie Cochran, G.S.C. Douthit. Mercer Giglio, Hunting- Coss, Tift College, Jeffcoat, Troy W., HS., Univ- University, B.A. don College, A.B. A.B., Columbia State College, vrsity of North University, M.A. B.S. Carolina, M.A. :... i-,.--f . ... - - rest 'tt - '- . Q ' :if fa- was-as ,, .. ..,. M... 'gsiswi - -was

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4201 Noses are raised as a repugant odor, slowly but thoroughly, fills the halls. One Blue Devil then turns to another and simply says, UML Thomas' sulfurf, The chemistry branch of the science department takes on new importance this year because of a com- pletely new chemistry lab which is to be built soon in room 203, the old general science room. The new lab, which will be very modern and one of the most well- equipped in this area, will give CHS two complete labs. Also important for our science department this year is the participation of students in the district science fair held in the Fine Arts Building at the Columbus Fair Grounds. CHS science teachers stressed projects as a good method of aiding the individual to learn. Weather vanes made of nails, pencils, cardboard, and wood were projects made by all eighth graders in general science. There were tests in biology on the natural habitats of earthworms and frogs. Many students are now taking chemistry which offers them the opportunity of an advanced course, labs are held often, and students enjoy learning through experimenting. Every student who takes a science may not turn out to be an Einstein or to build a rocket to the moon, but he will use the experience that he has gained here. This knowledge will be invaluable to him in everyday life. Mrs. Mildred Jensen, general science teacher, cheerfully assists sophomore George Boyd in finding the answer to a very difficult science question. Mrs. Jensen came to CHS this year and teaches in the home economics department and the science department. Heav tress put on seie ce. Miss Cora Lee Mr. Henry Drake, Mrs. Mildred Cheatham, Coker University of Jensen, Iowa College, BS., Georgia, B.S. Teachers Col- Duke University, lege, B.A. M.A. Mr. Roger C. MS. Mr. Charles R. Moore, Mercer may nt' if fi.. Wig? Knudson, Lehigh University, B.A., McGill Universit University, B.A. Mrs. Emily J. Mr. Neal Thomas, Mr. James Wingo, Petty, Valdosta Emory University, University of State College, B.S., Auburn Uni- Georgia, B.S. A.B. versity, M.Ed.