Jackson High School - Tatler Yearbook (Jackson, TN)

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Enrich Curriculum DISCUSSING the varied types of books offered to students in our library are Laura Siler and Beverly Bryant. Outside reading has proved to be an enjoy- able and profitable task for Jackson High School students. The importance of books in the life of a student cannot be overemphasized. They may be used as a supplement to textbooks, as reference material, for enjoyment and as a cultural back- ground. Mrs. Hodge, our librarian, is very helpful in reserving books for class research. Learning to use the various library tools is an important asset to everyone, especially those who plan to attend college. Alia Draeke, a Junior, explains the structure of a sentence to May Louise Tisdale. Diagramming is an important device in developing a student's know- ledge of the principles of sentence structure. An understanding of the mechanics of grammar en- ables a student to write and speak much more fluently, thus preparing him for any career which he may choose to undertake. Z at U ' , F .N :gm S HERE TYPING CLASS students are improving their skills by racing against the clock in a timed writing. Johnny Slephens, Polly Ta- ber and Delia Ann Bolton seem to be hard at work typing letters. Daily exercises such as these are meant to increase speed and accuracy. -15

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VIEWING SOME PROJECTS of the World History students are Pat Stewart, Lucy Albree, Ricky Hammond and Elizabeth Mzzse. These colorful maps and pictures create a lively interest in the study of ancient civilizations. The know- ledge of past history enables us to under- stand the problems with which we are faced today and to appreciate our heri- tage. Varied Activities INFORMATIVE FILMS in American History, extra reports in Senior English, maps and other projects in World History, outside reading which is beneficial as well as required, the development of typing skills through letter writing and the acquisi- tion of English knowledge through diagramming- all these activities help to make up a typical day in the classrooms of Jackson High School. The various courses offered to our students enable them to further their knowledge so that they can take their places in the professional world, as well as in the collegiate world. First. Ann Funk gives a very informative report on Edgar Allan Poe to her Senior English class. These extra reports on the various phases of Ameri- can literature provide a richer understanding of the topics presented in the textbook. Operating the pro- jector for the American History classes is Joe Burk- lzead. The variety of films shown throughout the year brings life into a history course. It is difficult to forget Ben Franklin playing the role of peace- maker at the Constitutional Convention or Chief Justice John Marsliall presiding over the Supreme Court, I fx? 5' 4 A' 5 I QM V

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Hard Work and flluoh Thought ONE OF THE IMPORTANT ASPECTS of the academic program at Jackson High is the science de- partment. To exemplify the high interest in science, there are many students who attend the classes of Mr, John Pechonick, physics and chemistry instruc- tor, Mr. Fann and Mr. Jim Joyner, who teach biology. PARTICIPATION IN THE SCIENCE FAIR is one of the major undertakings of the science department. On the day of exhibition of the local fair, the school library was a wonderful and ex- citing place. Projects of every type and description were on display. Last year one of the feature at- tractions was Jinz Zzzmwalfs model dam, which is pictured at the left. Below, Tip Taylor is explain- ing his project on chemical bonding to some of the other participants in the fair. From left to right, they are John Pechonick, Albert Hearn, Harold Jaco fa 1959 graduatej, Jim Zumwall, Beih Leonard, Bo Myhr, Tip Taylor and Dennis Jacobs. Harold, Bo and Tip were division winners in the school. Bo, whose project was a heart model, also placed third in the 1VIid-South division. V Q ' .vs N-.