George Wythe High School - Chancellor Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Jane Neal Nichols, B.A. Mrs. Allene C. Rice, B.A. Mary Louise Robertson, B.S. George Tirs, Special Ruby F. Tyree, B.A. Mrs. George Tirs, Special Students enjoy fellowship at first language banquet. Language Study Practical and Cultural The Foreign Language Department of George Wythe High School believes that the study of at least one of the languages offered in its curriculum, namely Latin, French, Spanish, German, and Russian, is high- ly desirable. Practical and beneficial advantages may be gained by a working knowledge of a foreign language, and the general cultural benefits to be derived are re- warding. The building of language power results in the fullest enjoyment of life. Mrs. Thelma B. Hutton, head of language department, helps Jean Gandy put finishing touches on showcase. Students use facilities in language lab.

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Mrs. Joyce C. Brooks, B.S. Mrs. Anne H. Bryant, M.A. Cadet Corps Sponsor Mrs. Alice L. Gillespie, M.S. Mrs. Helen W. Harlan, M.S. Mrs. Sydna R. Street, B.A. Jimmy Enroughty studies an exhibit at the Science Fair. Science Work in Interesting Areas The modern planning of equipment and space in the science department provides many work areas. There is a multi-purpose room, two general science rooms, an animal room, a chemistry laboratory and lecture room, two sun decks, a physics lecture and laboratory room, and three preparatory rooms. A co-curricular activity group interested in elec- tronics has met regularly for study and work. Several members have secured amateur radio licenses and a station has been licensed and established. The department sponsored a Science Fair in the spring which was attended by more than one thousand people. . Jean Cary and Carol Adams examine newly-arrived hamsters in the biology room. Martin Lane collects electric charge from Vandergraf generator as Mr. Earl Savage, head of science department, supervises.

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Sixth period art class watches demonstration of a potter’s wheel. Talents Unfold Through Creativeness The Art Department aims to broaden the interests and to seek out the abilities of all its students through artistic expression. By this means art contributes to the understanding of the students and increases the desire for cultural activity. Through the development of skills, imagination, and good taste, concepts become more stable by increased power of visualization; the mind opens to new possibilities, and the student ex- tends his creativeness. The individual becomes more self-su fficient as his talents unfold. Parents, teachers, administrators and students attend first art show which proved highly successful. W. Randolph Cheatham, B.F.A. Karen Harshbarger, B.F.A. Nita Gibbs, Student Teacher 17