Franklin County High School - Animo Yearbook (Rocky Mount, VA)

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tik Mr. Flora shows Bobby Hall, Ann Matthews, Irene Young, Earlene Ferguson, and Marie Bousman how the pully changes the direction of a force applied. Linda Dudley traces the circulation of the blood through the human body for class members. Mrs. Flora explains the fundamentals of sign num- bers to one of her first year algebra classes.

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Experimentation is key word in math and science classes. Mr. Divers demonstrates the law of parallel forces to Bob Whitlow, Mary Ellen Foster, Richard Newbill, and Carolyn Hundley. Cathy Buchanan, Becky Cooper, and Stella Stanley prove theorem 24 for Miss Prillaman’s plane geom- etry class. Many students are not only surprised to find the many uses for science and math in our everyday living, but also find them to be fascinating classes. These departments endeavor to stimulate thought, to develop the scientific attitude, and to encourage experimentation. They in- spire students to seek careers in the lucra- tive field of scientific endeavor, and to gain an understanding of the part that science and math play in our modern world. After completing these courses, we go forth with a great knowledge of the seem- ingly everyday things around us. 28

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Mr. Doss tells his class of the value of stocks and bonds and the dividends of investments made wisely. Social Studies includes American his- tory, world history, civics, government, economics, and world geography. In order for a student to graduate he must have completed two courses in social studies. These are Virginia-United States history and government. These classes offer a better understanding of government and history by studying and gaining knowl- edge of the past and present. Connected with these subjects were many purposeful activities: a mock presi- dential election, book reports, oral reports, and class discussions. Class discussion topic included current affair as well as past events. The news magazine “Senior Scholastic” and the weekly “Current Events” provided a back- ground for understanding the major is- sues of today. Social Studies make beneficial, dependable citizens. Louis Jamison, Paulina Prillaman, Bill Woody, Hay- wood Wray, and Diane Belcher present a skit on colonial customs and costumes.