Culpeper County High School - Colonnade Yearbook (Culpeper, VA)

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Instructors Total 13 Men, 17 Women Mr. Edward Weld plays Santa Claus during the faculty Christmas party. Mr. Edward Weld graduated from State Teachers College in California, Pennsylvania ... re- ceived B.S. degree . . . studied further at University of Virginia . . . teaches industrial arts . . . en- joys flowers and photography in spare time ... a member of the Culpeper Jaycees . . . attends Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church . . . spent summer swim- ming, fishing, boating, and visiting. Mrs. John Wilson describes “Mrs. Bedford” to faculty mem- bers during their visit to her de- partment in the Court House building. Mrs. John W ilson received R.N. degree from University of Virginia Hospital School of Nursing . . . also studied at Longwood College . . . teaches practical nursing . . . has traveled in Canada ... is a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club . . . enjoys fishing and flower gardening ... is a mem- ber of Culpeper Baptist Church . . . her first year at CCHS . . . has two children ages twelve and two. Mrs. Gordon Witt shows Otis Tyler a mistake in his multipli- cation as Bernard Cooke profits by Otis’s mistake. Mrs. Gordon Witt obtained B.S. degree from University of Virginia . . . also studied at West Virginia University . . . teaches eighth and ninth grade math and algebra I . . . sponsors Senior Dramatic Club . . . a member of faculty math com- mittee . . . attends Culpeper Baptist Church ... a member of the Culpeper Garden Club, DAR, and AAUW . . . hobbies are garden- ing and bridge. Delicious Lunches Each Day — Mrs. William Thompson, lager dish out the dessert before the daily lunch rush. M rs. Hugh Foster, Mrs. Mac McAllister, and Mrs. Gene 4 17

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Robertson, Wilson Join CCHS Staft Mr. Nelson Pettit displays the text used every day in his eighth grade class on Parents’ Night. Mr. Nelson Pettit graduated from Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina . . . obtained a B.A. degree . . . teaches history ... is sponsor of the Safety Patrol . . . has traveled throughout Europe as well as the United States . . . is pastor of Black Oak Regular Baptist Church. Mr. William Robertson happily gets his Christmas gift from Mr. Weld. Mr. William Robertson attended Bridgewater College . . . teaches algebra I, plane geometry, solid geometry, trigonometry, and eighth grade math . . . assistant adviser to Colonnade and senior play . . . member of faculty math committee . . . has traveled throughout Korea and Japan . . . attends Culpeper Methodist Church where he is a member of the choir . . . enjoys ceramics. obtained B.A. mpton College of the University of Richmond . . . also studied at Richmond Pro- fessional Institute and University of Virginia . . . teaches eighth grade English, U. S. history, and pre- paratory reading and English . . . assistant sponsor of Dramatic Club . . . member of faculty guidance, English, and social studies com- mittees . . . attends Culpeper Presbyterian Church . . . member of AAUW ... is program chairman for CEA. Mr. David Small obtained A.B. degree from Elon College in North Carolina . . . studied further at Virginia Polytechnic Institute . . . teaches eighth and ninth grade science and eighth grade math . . . sponsors Junior Monogram Club . . . coaches football, junior var- sity basketball and track . . . has traveled over the United States . . . member of Junior Chamber of Commerce and on Board of Di- rectors . . . member of Culpeper Baptist Church ... in spare time he enjoys sports and music. Mr. David Small enjoys cake and punch at the Library Club birth- day party. Mr. Walter Thomas attended Mansfield State Teachers College, Mansfield, Pennyslvania ... re- ceived B.S. degree . . . teacher of beginner and intermediate band . . . sponsored band, choral club, and wrestling team ... a member of Culpeper Junior Chamber of Commerce . . . was director of summer recreation program. Mr. Walter Thomas on the occasion of the faculty’s visit to the music department during the pro- fessional meeting, explains each day’s schedule to other faculty members. Miss Laura Thornhill received A.B. degree from Westhampton College of the University of Rich- mond . . . did graduate work at the University of North Carolina and the College of William and Mary . . . instructs Latin I and II . . . sponsors Latin Club and Junior Tri-Hi-Y ... a member of social studies faculty committee ... a member of Culpeper Fire Auxiliary . . . attends Culpeper Baptist Church . . . enjoys reading, walk- ing, and traveling. Miss Laura Thornhill helps Bernard Cropp and Martha Garris with their daily Latin lessons. 16 £

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Scat Dat, Step Tests Invade School 1959 Science Fair — Joseph Houck and John Weis, left picture, admire the physics experiment rack, the blue- ribbon winner in the physics class; Kenneth Gassman, center, explains the work of his exhibit, an electric eye, winner in the eighth grade division; Mrs. John McDevitt, III, right picture, pours corn flakes as Joyce Yowell prepares to put them in a meat loaf. Endeavoring to train students for good citizenship and for the future space era is the express purpose of CCHS. This purpose is carried out by offering three courses — college preparatory, business, and general. Necessary for graduation in i960 are 17 Carnegie unit credits — four in English, one in U. S. history, one in civics, and one in physical education regard- less of the course taken. Math and science are also required but vary with the course. College preparatory students are required to have three years of math and two years of science biology and chemistry. The math requirement is fulfilled by taking two years of algebra and one year of plane geometry. Another year of science can be selected from general science or physics. Credit for two years of a foreign language must be attained unless the college entrance requirements state other- wise. To complete the 17 credits, electives for this course include physics, solid geometry, trigonometry, chemistry, Latin I, II, Spanish I, II, journalism, mechanical drawing, world history, and any business or general subject. Well Balanced — Judith Spencer, left picture, balances up- side down on the “Horse” in physical education class; Mr. Milncs Austin, right picture, assists Earl Mills to lift a 50- pound weight. This exercise will help to strengthen the mus- cles in the back, arms, and legs. ] 4 is }s-