Columbus High School - Cohiscan Yearbook (Columbus, GA)

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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.

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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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Courteous Jerry Boggs, sophomore, politely offers and renders assistance to Mrs. Dorothy Hawley, Latin teacher, who is getting ready to sit down before beginning her class. Mrs. Hawley, who has been instructing the students at CHS in the classical Latin culture and grammar for the past four years, is preparing to simplify for her students the task of conjugating a difficult vefl' From Rome to Madrid to Paris travel Columbus High students who are taking languages. These students meet many interesting characters, such as ,lulius Caesar, Emil, Va small French boy and Picaro, a very obstinate Spanish donkey. The taking of languages at Columbus High has two aspects, classical languages and modern languages. The classical language branch includes Latin. The Latin classes here have the largest registration of any public high school in the United States. The purposes of teach- ing Latin are to make this language available as a tool in understanding our own language in both structure and vocabulary and to familiarize the pupil with Roman life, customs and literature. The modern languages, French and Spanish, have as their purpose to give the student the ability to both read and speak the language as it is used in everyday life. Many tongues are twisted and mouths are puckered as students make a gallant ef- fort to pronounce difficult French and Spanish words. We must all agree that at Columbus High School languages make linguists. These linguists may go on to college and afterwards hold positions in the United Na- tions or even be interpreters in foreign countries. Others may use thisknowledge only while traveling in another country, but all will have acquired an understanding and respect for a country, its people and its problems. 67 3 stud nt take languages. Mrs- LUCY M- Mrs. Memmie C. Shepard, ASh- Colcord, Con- hl11'Y COHCQC, verse Collee, A.B. A.B. Mrs. Josephine Mrs. Dorothy Mrs. Missouri Mr. Lucien J. Mrs. Lee Ellis Christopher, Hawley, Stetson Huling, Shorter Martini, Emory Miles, Auburn Peabody College, University, A.B. College, B.A., University, B.A., University, B.S., B.S., M.A. Columbia Univ- M.A. Columbia Univer- ersity, M.A. sity, M.A. w ffl' 2