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

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Endless Opportunities Unfold in Many Fields New worlds have opened for enthusiastic students and opportunities have unfolded in speaking, reading, and writing as a vigorous campaign for better reading has been launched. Now a student can increase his reading speed by the use of machines and new reading labs or he may take the new modern literature course as an elective. Greater student enthusiasm also prompted addition of two speech classes and another. dramatics class. There is continued interest and participation in foren- sics and dramatics contests. Aspiring dramatists per- form in one-act plays, assembly programs, and in George Wythe’s first three-act play, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” by Joseph Kesselring. Enriched writing courses in the junior year include creative writing, journalism, and business English. Many exercise their talents by writing for the three publica- tions and by entering writing contests. Although increased reading ability is the point of concentration this year, the English Department has many other purposes; some of which are to guide stu- dents toward building an enriched vocabulary, to en- courage creative expression, to improve writing skills, Mrs. Frances Wimer, B.A., M.A., Fairmont State College, West to develop poise in oral expression, and to provide Cx- Virginia University, Head of the English Department. periences to meet the needs of students of varying abili- ties. 4 ‘thy vocks wha tives is Conada har boon a ating, sesh has bean wants e Mrs. Margaret H. Albright B.A., University of Arkansas dh a : Richard A. Bell ae rh a ' 2) B.A., University of Richmond wheel i ee fassily Rikon SS Mrs. Elizabeth M. Bowers B.S., M.S., Mary Washington College, University of Virginia Helen Coleman B.A., Marymount College Mrs. Henrietta S. Ellwanger B.A., M.A., Westhampton College, University of Richmond Mrs. Laura Farrell B.A., Radford College Teaching as a team, Mrs. Kitchin, Mrs. Westlow, and Miss Gay (above), prepare a unit on the telephone. Pat Faison and Wayne Nowell (below), use speed reading equipment. 16 Administration and Departments

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eels wk Pees ta ae % 18ROOS we oo” é 5m we @O : . eeaeagarde” Nate é. See ak in a ae Mrs. Ruby Beazley, B.S. Madison College Tenth Grade Counselor Guidance Lets Student Develop His Potential “May I borrow a college catalogue?” According to Mrs. Bottoms, the Guidance Department secretary, this is the most oft-repeated request made in het of fice. The six counselors, advising all students, help them to analyze their strengths, weaknesses, and desires. The guidance office furnishes occupational and voca- tional information along with individual reading ma- terial. Varying services are available to all students. This corps of highly trained educators help the student to select prudently his choice of the college or technical school which best meets both his real need and desire in higher education. Individual and group problems are discussed in strictest confidence. by the student and his assigned counselor. It is the goal of the department that efficient and sufficient guidance be given to each pupil, enabling him to reach his highest potential. Miss Gillespie, Senior counselor, and Nancy Moorefield, chairman of the College Committee, kept seniors informed of material. P ‘ ae Emily Simpson, B.S., M.Ed. Longwood College, University of Virginia Eleventh Grade Counselor Mrs. Floy Bottoms sits at a clean, orderly desk which is unique for this busy secretary of the guidance department. Jimmy Enroughty, Nancy McCutcheon, Kathy Fife, and Mrs. Tennis pose before the College Committee board. Administration and Departments 15

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sGloo-neugy Students in Mrs. Kitchin’s 9x English class, listen intently as Mr. Beverly, a retired teacher, speaks as an authority on George Wythe. Mrs. Betty W. Kesler B.A., M.A., Trinity University, Peabody College Mrs. Frances Kitchin University of Michigan, Neighborhood Playhouse Joseph Lowenthal B.F.A., Richmond Proféssional Institute Mrs. Carolyn Mitchell B.A., Roanoke College Mrs. Ruby Lee Norris B.S., Mary Washington College Mrs. Ann N. Westlow B.A., William and Mary College Virginia L. Gay B.A., Westhampton College Harold D. Gibson B.A., University of Richmond Mrs. Joyce S. Gibson B.A., M.S., Westhampton College, University of Richmond While Karen Hedgepeth looks on, Eugene Rawlings discusses foreign affairs in the Parallel Reading Seminar. Administration and Departments