Floyd County High School - Bison Yearbook (Floyd, VA)

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,3[rt m j ubjunctitoe (JHootl j ljakespear jltudents ,3[ace (An interesting (And Enjopable ,3[toe The English teachers composed the largest number to teachers in the same field of study of Floyd County High School. Educational television added quite alot of variety to the schedules of English study. Recordings and audio visual aids gave additional knowledge. English consisted of grammar, poetry, and analyzing literature, and the English language history. English courses develop a stu- dent in many ways. - ' Hear bourse One of the English classes at FCHS are experimenting with panel discussions. This enables students to practice using good grammar and to effectively express their ideas. Annie Catherine Dobyns B.A. Latin I. and II. English I. Emory and Henry Colle ge University of Virginia Creative Writing Folder Judy L. Eames B.S. English and French, Radford College M.S. English, Washington and Lee Jr. Class Sponsor Highland Scops Sponsor Donald L. Flick B.S. English I. and II. East Tennessee State University Head Basketball Coach Head Golf Coach J.V. Football Coach Varsity Club Sponsor Linda S. Ford B.S. English and Speech Radford College One-Act Play Susan C. Heuss B.A. English Madison College Forensics Thelma T. Houchins B.S. English Radford College Co-Sponsor of TWC Elizabeth S. Hugate B.S. English Radford College Yearbook Sponsor Junior Class Sponsor Joyce B. Pugh B.S. Reading Radford College Nancy L. Slusher B.A. Radford College M.A. University of Virginia English and French Journalism County Crier Sponsor Quill and Scroll Sponsor 10

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Ray L. Hollandsworth B.S., M.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute Principal Robert E. Peak B.S., M.Ed. Virginia Polytechnic Institute Assistant Principal The administration at FCHS consisted of two principals and the school board consisting of eight members. The administration kept FCHS on a smooth-running schedule, supplied the school with all needed equipment and gave the needed assistance for providing new additions to FCHS. Mr. Hollandsworth examines a recent issue of an educators guide— an important resource in directing institutes of modern education. School board members take time out of their regular monthly meeting for a picture. A familiar sight is recreated every morning when Mr. Peak accurately sets the clock in the main office. 9

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at emattcs Extends ,JMmd 3) tt deometrjj, (Algebra, (And (Advanced JMatl] Virginia E. Altizer B.S. Radford College Algebra II Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Grade Sponsor Donna M. O’Halloran B.Ss Madison College Radford College Algebra I, Geometry Eighth Grade Sponsor Susan S. Maxson B.A. Emory and Henry College Math II, Algebra I Ninth Grade Sponsor William L. Maxson B.A. Emory and Henry College M.S. University of Tennessee Geometry Hi-Y Janet C. Peak B.A. King College M. Ed. VPI Math I, Pre- Algebra Beta Club The mathematics department guided its students on an adven- turous journey through a fascinating world of logarithms, matrices, theorems, and graphs. Stressing the importance of math- ematics in the affairs of everyday living, instructors provided stu- dents with a wide range of activities that served to prepare them for the challenging affairs of the years to come. Offered on a diverse level, courses consisted of Math I and II, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I. and II, Geometry, and Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry. Pre-Algebra, a recent addition to the curricu- lum, is offered as a preparatory course for students planning to enroll in Algebra I. Math I students prepare a graft for understanding the areas of circles in the drawing illustrated on the board. 11