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

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Practical Nursing Daily Instruction Sparks Interest of Each Student Students were offered the advantage of a new course in practical nursing. Interested girls had the opportunity to assure themselves that nursing was their aspiration for the future. Textbooks taught fundamental knowledge—the structure and functions of the human body. Instruc- tors illustrated practical skills. Through observation of skilled nurses, students absorbed necessary tech- niques. Nursing pupils aimed to develop good vocational relationships. Through intense and thorough train- ing, they came to realize the importance of being able to think quickly, help patiently, and act skill- fully. They acquired characteristics necessary for the nursing profession—the ability to do the job, the desire to do it well. Through careful practice, con- centrated observation, and diligent study, they grew to understand that, though they would be expected to render hours of work and to sacrifice other activ- ities, they would achieve satisfaction. Connie Baldwin points to the bones of the human skeleton as she recites their names for approving Mrs. Hazel Grinnan. Mrs. Hazel Grinnan R.N., Instructor Diane White listens attentively as Mrs. Grinnan explains the importance of understanding human nature. 65

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Serious countenances characterize the members of Company C who are passing in review before rows of attending dignitaries. Lt. Colonel James W. Norwood, USA (Ret.) Commandant, PMS B.S., University of Omaha 64 During the National Anthem, First Captain Gary Moore and Rear Admiral James Dietz salute the American flag. Military Department Cadets Attain Excellence With Assiduous Training Boys who participated in George Wythe Cadet Corps were trained to be leaders, in military or civilian role. Striving to meet standards of the United States Military Department, each cadet found co- operation and devotion essential. He realized that upon his achievement rested the excellence of the entire corps. Under Colonel James Norwood, superi- ority in every phase was stressed. Intensive class- room study and a program of modified military training were pursued by cadets. They participated in field trips, drills, and training. Highlights of the program were excursions to V.M.|. and Fort Lee. The major social function was the annual Christmas Hop and Figure. Each cadet, holding high the name of the Wythe Corps, grew as a well-rounded individual! ready to assume responsibility of leadership.

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Mrs. Jane Williams B.S., Richmond Professional Institute JoAnne Fletcher (foreground) and Rosetta Cutright (right) with other students study diligently during the class section of VOT. Betty Ryan, while working as a messenger for Miss Sandra Williams at State-Planters Bank, gains experience which will later en- able her to obtain a full time position. Vocational Office Training VOT Furnishes Present Job Education for Pupils Business orient ed seniors had an opportunity to learn basic skills through the Vocational Office Train- ing program. Students took four required subjects in the morning including a class in the ''office labor- atory.'' The six work stations in the laboratory in- cluded instructions by typewriting and usage of du- plicating and adding machines. A unit on mental health helped them to improve and understand both themselves and student-employer relationships. Put- ting the knowledge they gained through in-school training into practice, they gained experience through half-day employment. VOT rendered dual benefits. It served numerous employers by providing them with a continual source of screened employees well-trained in the jobs they chose to undertake. More importantly, the class benefited the students by providing them with opportunity to take high school courses while pre- paring for future business careers.