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

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David Scott and Russell Garber demonstrate their ham radio set at annual Science Fair. Viblites. ie Mrs. Anne Bryant B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota Mrs. Alice Gillespie B.S., M.S., Davis and Elkins College, Un- iversity of West Virginia Mrs. Joan Sandy B.S., Radford College Joseph Cordle B.S., University of Richmond Mrs. Elizabeth Ingram B.S., Madison College Mrs. Agnes Showalter B.S., Madison College Mrs. Dorothy Daughtrey B.S., Longwood Col- lege Leo Rogon B.S., Guilford College Mr. Earl Savage B.S., | Hampden-Syd- ney, M.Ed., Univer- sity of Virginia Head of the Science Department Teaching Techniques Are Changed by Chem-Study Breaking flasks, squealing animals, and probing students questioning their teachers were the familiar noises heard in the Science Department. Lab ex- periments revealed to inquisitive students the facts for which they were searching and some they were not. Exploding phosphorus, popping hydrogen, and escaping specimens provided entertainment for sev- eral students and amazed startled teachers. However, there is another side to this explora- tion. Mr. Cordle's physics class visited Virginia Elec- tric and Power Company and discovered how coal is converted to electricity. Students in a chemistry study hall utilized knowledge gained in previous years in various experiments, thus gaining new skill and information. In addition, a new Chem-study class provoked much interest because of a revolutionary technique of teaching. Instead of having lectures and then ex- periments, the class experimented first and then learned where their errors lay. Incredible! | wonder what will happen next in this experi- ment,'' says Allen Boyce as he de-ionizes for a softer water. Administration and Departments 25

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ts Inquisitive students, Danny Harton and Nancy Grizzard, try their skill at titrating a Vitamin C acid during chemistry class. 24 Administration and Departm ents

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Chancellors Exhibit Enthusiasm for At the beginning of the year, Chancellors tak- ing physical education dubiously looked forward to the aches and pains encountered in developing those muscles which had lain dormant through the summer. Fencing, track, and calisthenics were a few of the many vigorous but tiring ways in which Chan- cellors grew physically fit. In basketball, tennis, and apparatus classes, only the instructor's whistle could overcome the shouts of lighthearted boys and girls enjoying competitive activities. With periodic phys- ical tests, the students were able to measure the total of their abilities in strength, endurance, and co- ordination against those of fellow classmates. The numerous indoor and outdoor activities were sup- plemented by classes which helped the students ac- quire good health habits. Whether carried out in the classroom, gym, or on the field, the athletic program showed itself to be a great benefit to all who participated. Doug Brown and Ray Garrett watch Curtis Harrell and Chester Neal beat the clock. Roger Stockner grabs for an invisible sky hook trying to clear that extra last inch. - Yee os : j a ane acai a a D. Wood, N. Schutte, L. Cropper, B. Reynolds show first aid technique. Ey 26 Administration and Departments ¥ ae leer Ee ee ee Oe