Hueytown High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Hueytown, AL)

Page 13 text:

CURRICULUM Proving the formula of the triangular prism it one of tho interesting experiments performed by the advanced math classes. The purpose of the many intricate demonstrations is to prove the worthwhile advantages of being able to contribute to modern-day math practices. Ronnie Mason and Ann Stewart are shown illustrating ono of the typical problems that confronts this trigonometry class. As the future of this nation will depend on tho youth of today, it is up to us to produce better qualified mathematicians. As typical of the biology classes. Miss McTyeire is demonstrating one of the phases of this interesting study. Tho student is taught the basic elements of applying his knowledge of plants and animals to daily life. Each benefits from his first-hand experiments with nature. By bringing in samples of new and unusual products of the outdoors, the attention is held; ond eoch one takes an active part in learning. Illustrated here is a type of plant life donated by the several dosses of science. In this way, students teach themselves os well as others. Because of the pressing importance of science in our world today, our school is striving to keep up with marching times; ond the results hove proved our efforts successful. One of the important aspects of tho required English class is the reading of varied ond cultural books obtained from the well-equipped library. To have a true understanding of whot real education means, a wido selection of the classics should be read. This is a relatively easy task because of the expert choice of the librarian. Miss Purcell, who makes it her enjoyablo duty to select books which are not only educational but interesting. In addition to reading, methods of study, the principles and mechanics of grammar, and ways of expression are taught. Social studies have been more interesting and valuable through the use of visual aids to assist students with the more difficult problems of history, democracy, and economics. As this subject is requirod and necessary to a more liberal education, this mode of communication is a welcome addition to a bettor understanding of current happenings.

Page 12 text:

CURRICULUM One of the newly odded deportment to Hueytown it the art division. The unusual atmosphere croated by Mrs. Nicodemus with her skillful arrangements of flowors, decorations, easels, sculpture, ond still life has lured many studonfs to pursue this fascinating subject. Wo are very proud, indeed, to hovo this interesting personality from one of our Northern sister states. Barbara Russell is a fine example of artistic ability which has captured many honors for her ond her fellow students. Self-sotisfaction, self-expression, ond giving of beauty to others, are the main objectives of this course. Mechanical drawing not only attracts science-minded boys but also girls interested in the art of drafting. This course forms the basic foundation for more advanced subjects in science and math in college. These students will probably becomo the future engineers of tomorrow taking active part in the space age. Wayne Satterwhite, Barbara Russell, Jan Towers, Joel Walsh, ond Lionel Holcomb make up only a fraction of the many interested students of mechanical drawing. With the aid of the oxport knowledge gained from the bookkeeping department, many students have stepped from high school into commorce with the confidence of a well-developed skill. The complete cycle of bookkeeping and accounting assures the student of what to oxpect from the complicated business world. All the most modern machines are at the students' disposal to obtain full understanding of the newest methods. Carolo McLendon, Barbara Creel, Mary Boockholdt, Virginia Mims, and Rebecca Osley are illustrating the procedures of office practice.

Page 14 text:

FACULTY ADMINISTRATION MR. CHARLES VINES. PRINCIPAL Mr. Vine hos served os principal of tho Hueytown High School four years. Though tho duties of o chief administrator of a large high school are many and the hours long, he finds the task most rewarding. He feels fully repaid for all the hours of labor and the sleepless nights when the students tako their places as outstanding citixens of the communities in which they live. MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL I wish to extend greetings to the members of the faculty, students, and friends of Hueytown High School. It has been my privilege for a number of years to be associated with the Hueytown High School and it has been a joy to work with the boys and girls of the school. We dedicate our efforts toward making better trained and better educated citizens. Mr. Louis Marty, our Assistant Principal, touches upon the entire educative process of the student. Some of the more specific duties embrace the students' deportment throughout the school day, conversation and conferences with parents concerning attendance and general progress, and poriistent effort to solve each student's individual problems. Mrs. Gilmore, as guidance counselor, uses tests and conferences to help in solving personal problems of school subjects. Career conferences stimulated a desire to succeed, ond college day conferences help in getting ready for college. Tests help studonts to see themselves ond the progress they are making toward their desired goals.