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

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Cadets of B Company execute eyes right smartly while passing in review for Federal inspection during annual cadet evaluation. Cadets Inaugurate Rigorous Activity Program Civilians might think that the Cadet Corps con- sists only of monotonous marching back and forth, but Colonel Norwood, in his first year as commana- ant, has effected radical changes in the Corps David Avery and Carter Younger fire MI rifles as part of activities. A weekend at Fort Lee and special out- the familiarization course in weapons offered by the corps. door trios were among the many new pursuits of the Corps, as well as competitive events, street parades, the Christmas Ball, and rifle marksmanship, physical fitness, self-defense lessons, and all-day drills. The cadets showed their school spirit at monthly parades where numerous persons and departments were hon- ored, and at football games where the Corps honor guard gave half-time exhibitions. f fa Through participation each cadet practiced leadership, integrity, intelligence, and physical en- durance. The result of this program was a Cadet Corps which was ranked among the outstanding in the nation by the National Defense Cadet Corps. Gary Moore struggles to gain points doing pull-ups for Ca- det Corps fitness certificate, while Capt. Younger scores. Ey i Stee ge at ee act Biagaw Lt. Colonel James W. Norwood, USA (Ret.) Commandant, PMS B.S., University of Omaha 39

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38 Admini D. E. Encourages Future Leaders in Merchandizing Developing future leaders for marketing and distribution was the theme of the distributive edu- cation course. The purposes of the subject were to build respect for education in marketing and dis- tribution which contributed to the success of a stu- dent looking for a business career and to promote an understanding and appreciation of a tree, com- petitive enterprise system. The goal was to achieve vocational understanding, civic consciousness, social intelligence, and leadership development. The D.E. program consisted of class, club, and work. After receiving classroom instruction, the stu- dent went to apply his knowledge in an atternoon job. On Wednesdays, he attended the D.E. club meetings, where he learned to be an able leader and apt follower. To add to his broad range ot bus- iness knowledge, the D.E. student toured business districts and listened to many of Richmond's out- standing salesmen. Mrs. Diane Brewington B.S., Richmond Professional Institute Mrs. Diane Brewington reviews the ''hand-to-mouth'' method of distribution to the class the day before the final exam. Mr. Alvin Phaup, asst. D.E. co-ordinator, discusses marketing with George Islip, Sherry Cole and James Williams. tration and Departments

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Craftsmen Operate New Industrial Arts Equipment Louis N. Timok B.S., California State College - Really, son, what am | supposed to do with a gun rack?'' exclaimed one startled mother upon see- ing her tenth grader's first industrial arts project. Notwithstanding, the boys did manage to construct many useful, as well as educational objects. They gained proficiency in such fields as ceramics, wood, Maurice L. Lang and graphic arts. eNOS eee ald, With more modern equipment, such as the uni- utp versal tester, the students became quite adept at testing the durability of industrial materials. As a result of this training, the boys were prepared for future careers in a lifetime of safe ''do-it-yourselt- ism. In addition, they had an opportunity to learn Tea ene several of the basic processes and problems of in- B.S., University of Maryland dustry, through the organization and use of many different materials. Sanding a table leg, William Cook works diligently on the wood lathe to finish his project for industrial arts on time. As the brilliant sparks fly, the skillful hands of Joe Floyd, holding the welding torch, labor to finish a job quickly. 40 Administration and Departments