Essex High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Tappahannock, VA)

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Social Studies, Pupils of the Junior Class listen attentatively while James Gray, a student in United States History, explains to the class why the early colonies were interested in self- government. Qeametxy, Be careful with your construc- tion! We are building a bridge for the future. Science With the Botanical Chart and the microscope these students are able to understand the structure and development of the plant. dlt Art provides for the student creative expression. It helps him to explore and gain an appreciation for cultural growth.

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CLASS WORK Our classes present us unlimited areas of activity through which we steadily grow in knowledge, skills and appreciations. Enytioh In developing good language skill, the students of the Sophomore Class work out their assignment on Word Study. CAemL t’tty Experiments make students think for themselves and aid them in solving problems. These students of the Junior and Senior Class perform an experiment to show that hydrogen can reduce copper oxide.

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(Zgsdcultwte The farm shop is one of the most important phases of agriculture. Proper operation and proper repair gives longer life to machinery. 9tomo Ccatwmicd. The objective of the homemaking program is to develop an appreciation of wholesome home life and an under- standing of the responsibilities and skills involved in caring for the home. education Physical education is an important part of the school ' s program. It helps to coordinate class activities with ac- tivities that can be carried over into adult life. Most games are taught with emphasis on rules and regulations as well as playing techniques.