Jefferson High School - Acorn Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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It is not often that nationwide recognition reaches a school in the span of one short year, but Jefferson Senior High School has attained it by being the nation’s largest participant in the experimental mathematics program. This program is sponsored by the Encyclopedia Britannica Films, Inc. Almost every week educators, ranging from classroom teach- ers to college professors, and representing schools as far away as the Pacific coast, come to Roanoke to see Jefferson students in operation. The new programed math courses, consisting of plane and solid geometry, algebra II, trigonometry, college algebra, and introductory calculus, are de- signed to shorten and simplify the learning of mathe- matics without daily instruction from a teacher. However, the teacher does make and give many tests of her own in order to grade the students. These are supplemented by standardized tests which are given at the end of the course. Best of all, there is NO HOMEWORK! Of course, Jefferson also offers traditional math classes in which programed material is not used. Students may choose from algebra, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, modern mathematics, basic math, and consumer math. Miss Berta M. Hartman Miss Mabel Noell (not pictured) Miss Leila A. Stalker Governor Lindsey Almond, formerly of Roanoke, accompanied by members of the State: Depart- ment of Education, gained first-hand knowledge of the programed math by visiting Jefferson and observing students at work. Mrs. Anne M. Stone Advisor Sophomore Class

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FEM gy % Sees oon k's ee me Carol Grossman, Cora Jane Davis, Alice Estes, Kyle Ward at work on dissection in the Biology lab. Our Jefferson Science Club was reor- ganized this year under the leadership of Jimmy Korte, Johnny Johnson, Cris Catron and Teresa Nash. Three members, Johnny Johnson, Alice Estes and Buddy Robertson were Roanoke City Science Fair award win- ners. Particularly interesting were the field trips to the University of Virginia Engineer- ing Open House, the General Electric Salem plant, and the Radio Telescope at Green Banks, West Virginia. Stimulating guest speakers and films were presented at regu- lar meetings. The club enjoyed a member- ship of over 100 students, with interests varying from Biology to Astronomy. Officers of the Tri-Sci Club are Johnny Johnson, President; Jimmy Korte, Vice-President; Theresa Nash, Secretary; and Chris Catron, Treasurer. Above, Dr. David Redfield, one of the club ad- visors, and the officers engage in an electrostatic demonstration.