Cumberland High School - Duke Yearbook (Cumberland, VA)

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With the help of Mrs. Dorothy Putney, librarian, these second-grade students use their assigned library period to become better acquainted with the world of books. Those who would work for progress must begin in the classroom. Surely it is here that the individual seeks to broaden his horizons and to enrich h is intellect. Classwork at its highest level requires the active interest and partici- Classwork pation of each class member and in turn pro- duces the academic background that enables both the school and the student to accept the opportunities of the advancement and growth that progress brings. 15

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Helpers Perform Varied Tasks Preparing a tasty and nutritious lunch for approximately 500 students was the daily task of Mrs. Louise Meinhard and the other ladies who worked with her in the cafeteria. An additional helper, Mrs. Grace Morris, was employed. New equipment, bun warme rs, a bread rack, and a meat slicer, enabled the staff to prepare and serve food more efficiently Two new school buses were put into operation at the beginning of the year. Student drivers who helped transport students to and from school were David Hazlegrove, Billy Meador, Tony Mit- chell, Jackie Robeson, Ronnie Sears, C. T. Stimpson, and Roger Yeatts. Harold Gary, custodian of the grounds and buildings, and Ed Johnson, custodian of the elementary school, worked to- f gether to keep the school buildings and ae grounds clean. What tempting aromas come from the kitchen as Mesdames Mary Nelson, Stella Bruce, Louise Meinhard, Ruby Brown, Elizabeth Newman, and Grace Morris prepare delicious hamburger rolls! After the students have completed their school day, Harold Gary begins his daily task of cleaning. Ed Johnson keeps the lavatories in the locker rooms bright and clean. 14

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Sixth and Seventh Graders Study French PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS? could be answered more often in the affirmative since conversational French was offered to sixth and seventh-grade students. An additional year of French was also added to the high school curriculum. A new series of reading books, which emphasized instruction in phonics and comprehension, were put into use in the elementary grades. In addition to regu- lar classwork, special instruction in reading was given to students in grades six and seven in an effort to meet their individual needs. As evidence of their interest in language and communication, Performing The Highland Fling for a SCA program are six graders published their own news- Sharon Brown and Judy Wilson. The dancers just behind them are Tony Sumner and Terry Motley. eae as mae: A regular schedule of music iInstruc- tion enabled students in all elementary grades to have music classes twice a week. Students not only had interesting studies about composers, musical instru - ments, and musical compositions, but they also put their musical knowledge to work in an operetta and in monthly SCA programs. Judy Johnson with a picture of a violin and Allen Franklin with a chart of musical instruments help their classmates visualize the composition of a symphony orchestra. The cast of THE THREE BEARS, given in French, includes Kelly Wallick, Goldilocks; Peggy Turpin, the mother; Jon Oliver, the father; Charlotte Robertson, Baby Bear; Betty Scott, Mama Bear; and Michael Miller, Papa Bear. 16