Graham High School - Graham Yearbook (Bluefield, VA)

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Graham Moves Ahead ll i . , Je jf NV A Bscs AND IME Biological Science Curriculum Study, il ggi a modern laboratory approach to I biology, and In and Energy, approach to progress in the at GHS. teraction of Matter the new problem science, illustrate Science Department OFFICE PRACTICE New machines and techniques are almost as good as on the job training for business students. PHYSICAL FITNESS A trained mind in a healthy body promotes the best interest of the individual and the nation. READING IS THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING There is no excuse if Johnny can't read because we have a modern reading labora- tory at Graham.

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Evaluation ,al SUCCESS Graham was officially accepted into the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools after the evaluation was completed. The presentation was made in Dallas, Texas, in November, Everyone agreed that the results were well worth the effort. VIP'S VISIT GRAHAM Evaluators, school board members, and special guests enjoyed the banquet held the first evening of the evaluation. Teachers and visitors enjoyed the opportunity to meet informally. wr , I TEACHERS HARD AT WORK Teachers at Graham worked for over a year on the information needed for the evalua- tion. Sighs of relief were heard when the self evaluation was in book form.

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We Salute You The job of principal takes a great deal of serious thought and work. Mr. Brown's cheerful songs can be Even busy principals eat. heard through the halls every day. MR. CLARK M. BROWN Mr. Clark M. Brown was born in Elkins, West Virginia, and was graduated from Elkins High School in 1922. After attending prep school for a year at Princeton, New Jersey, Mr. Brown continued his education at Davidson and Elkins College and Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania. He did graduate work at West Virginia University before coming to Bluefield, West Virginia, where he taught at Fairview ' C7 yearsj and Beaver C7 yearsj while coaching at these schools. After working at the Jewel Ridge Coal Company, he attended UVA where he earned a masters degree. Mr. Brown has been at Graham for six years, coming here from Richlands. Mr. Brown's interest in athletics ,has never faded, but he says his main interest now is in promoting better education. After 41 years of diligent and hard work he is ready to utake it easy . 10