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

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Science ®eacl]er0 RelJcal stcrtes ©f , ®l|e PniiicrsE ®o Indents ©f Science (Ktmroeo Free da H. Rorror B.S. Radford College M.S. Radford College SCA sponsor Biology The FCHS Science Department was equipped with the finest and most modern scientific development. Science 1. and 11 offered biology on an elementary scale. These enabled eighth and ninth graders who did not have a good foun- dation to begin advanced courses to study before taking the harder courses. The department offered biology, chemistry, physics, and anatomy for students on the academic schedule. Imogene C. Ru trough Madison College Junior Class Sponsor Science Fair Chairman Science 1 and 11 Max Thomas William and Mary Roanoke College Science Club Physics, chemistry, and anatomy Alta Turman Radford College F.T.A. Science I and 11 V. Gardner, W. Starkey, B. Dalton, and R. Bond prepare an experiment with chemicals.

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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

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Rigorous ]S.xtttwts ,Antt j$port (Competitions Bietinguisl] ptjpeical Education (Courses Donna E. Merkt B.S. Radford College Health and P. Ed. Girls Intramurals Julie D. Ross B.A. Recreation Foothill Jr. College San Francisco State College Health and Physical Education Drivers Training Girls Intramurals Worley S. Bishop, Jj B.S. Tusculum College M.S. Arizona State University Lincoln Memorial University Health and P. Ed 8th Grade football Coach J.V. Football Varsity Baseball Safety Patrol Billy L. Clear B.A. Ferrum Junior College Emory and Henry College P. Ed. Drivers Training Ellis L. Enoch A.B. Fairmont State College Drivers Training 9th Grade Sponsor Physical Education was offered only to students in eighth and ninth and tenth grades. Modern dancing, volleyball, baseball, and basketball highlighted the sports played in phys. ed. classes. Mrs. J. Ross and Mr. E. Enoch teach driver’s training educa- tion behind the wheel. Fourteen hours required gives a com- pleted course in this training. 13 Mrs. J. Ross smiles as camera lens catch her in the act of refereeing in a basketball game.