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

Page 13 text:

Freshmen learn how small the world is and yet how far away. Social Science A Timeless Adventure Current events, such as the war in Vietnam during the fall and the long-awaited peace in January, the election of a president, and changes in governmental policies brought an increased awareness of the national and inter- national scene. This awareness was used effec- tively by the faculty in Social Sciences. Eighth graders and Freshmen could elect to take History or Civics. Sophomores were given a choice between World History and World Geography. Juniors carried out in-depth study of their country and state in United States His- tory and Virginia History. Seniors struggled with such obstacles as Parliamentary proce- dure, famous court cases, Communism, and the functions of government in Government Class. Economics was offered as an elective. Government classes took advantage of the election year. They debated the election issues in class and presented a campaign to the student body over the intercom. After the campaign, they conducted a mock election. Government classes also took a field trip to court and visited the local governmental of- fices. Perhaps a high point of the year was hearing Jim Dalton, a 1970 FCHS graduate, speak on his visit to Russia. David Cannaday shows Mr. Campbell that at least he knows where he lives. 9

Page 15 text:

Jackie Weddle gets assistance No, it isn't an eye test but a geometry class, from Mr. Keith. Mathematics Is a Challenge Logarithms, quadratic formula, Pythagorean theorem, mathematical induction and functions may sound like a foreign language to some people, but to the students in the Mathematics Department, they are everyday words. Teachers in this department strive to install in students an understanding of math that will be of value to them in their future, no matter what vocation they select. Math I and II, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, Geom- etry, Trigonometry and Advanced Math were offered students this year. In several classes, students worked in small groups while the Vocational Lab served the purpose of helping those students who required individual aid. Advanced Math classes had the opportunity of hearing visiting speakers give practical uses of higher math in various industries. One speaker was very helpful in giving students information on specific math which is needed in pursuing different careers. In early spring, higher math students took a difficult national test sponsored by the Mathematics Associa- tion of America. A visiting speaker shows a math class how to use mathematics in industrial engineering. 11