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

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Among others who demonstrate math projects designed individually, Donny Wilmoth (center) computes problem with an abacus. Mrs. Barbara Bass B.S., Elon College Mrs. Helen Edens B.S., East Tennessee State College Mrs. Cora L. Foster B.S., University of Richmond Pryor Wilson James B.S.. M.Ed., North Carolina State College, William and Mary College Mrs. Doris M. Turner, Head of Department M.A., Columbia Teachers College As Tommy Arrington works quietly, Barbara Pleasants

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Language Department Teachers Spark Interest Through Newer Methods Laboratory training became dominant in the teaching of foreign languages, whether Latin, French, Spanish, German, or Russian. Realizing that interest was stimulated through participation, teach- ers constantly presented new techniques. The many students who had received training in language prior to high school enjoyed an advanced study, having already acquired a basic foundation. Diligent stu- dents gained fluency in pronunciation by speaking almost entirely in the tongues they studied. Teach- ers also lectured in foreign tongues. Foreign language students also gained an insight on the cultural aspects and geography of a country. Literature, dated as far back as the seventeenth century, was revealed to French students studying classical plays. The study of such authors as Voltaire and Rousseau supported an intensive study not only of the language but also of the land, philosophy, and government of the French. Wien cela ns a DE Listening attentively, Mackie Caviness and Roddy Maclnnes learn the skills of verb conjugation from Miss Louise Robertson. Decorative language display cases reveal Spanish culture, lit- erature, and a varied vocabulary to observant students. oes | 43

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Mathematics Department Se ce Students Broaden Scope : ms : of Mathematics Concepts Under the leadership of Mrs. Doris Turner, head of the Mathematics Department, a new approach was taken; each student was provided with the opportunity to explore new fields and to advance beyond the traditional courses. Eighth grade classes broadened their knowledge with re- search papers and special projects. Seniors in the advanced program explored the new and challeng- ing limit concepts. A morning class of approximately ten students met twice weekly under the instruction of Mrs. Martha Walden. These potential math ma- jors delved into the principles and functions of modern mathematics. Further enlarging the opportunity to explore and advance, Mrs. Turner offered her office as a mathe- matics library. There, diligent students found they could either strengthen their knowledge in familiar mathematics or pursue courses of increased diffi- culty that they would not ordinarily have become acquainted with in high school studies. atches Mr. Rhea Saltz help Pat O'Kelly with problem. Mr. Alvin Smith, experiencing his first year in the Math De- partment, explains two-dimensional space to his class. Alice L. Leach B.S., William and Mary College Alice C. Newland B.S., B.A., M.Ed., William and Mary College, Uni- versity of Virginia Mrs. Carolyn B. Richardson B.A., University of Virginia Rhea E. Saltz B.A., M.Ed., Emory and Henry College, University of Virginia Alvin N. Smith, Jr. B.S., University of Richmond, University of Virginia Mrs. Martha Walden B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute