John Marshall High School - Marshallite Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Industrial Arts he Industri ‘ts progr ‘ovides ‘tuni The Industrial Arts program provides the opportunity for RTI Ete students to acquire first hand knowledge through the practical THEAKSTON application of tools, machines, processes, materials, and pro- B.S., Calif. State Col. ducts incident to industry. It involves experimentation with WILLIAM M. WILDER B.S., Eastern Kentucky State materials and processes, invention of mechanical devices and aie Ol. ideas, investigations of facts and techniques, and similar activities stimulating to youthful interest and curiosity. Joe Nuckols, with Dale Mayer assisting, determines the tensile.strength of a strip of copper. A special typewriter equipped with large type is used by Melvin Pendleton to type his Latin lesson, which Miss Hootman reads to him. Sight Saving The Sight Saving program is available to high school students who are handicapped by poor vision. Each student in this program is scheduled for at least one period a day in a special resource room. Unglazed paper, a large print typewriter, a projec- tion magnifier, a talking book, adjustable desks, and other equipment help to make HALLIE H. HOOTMAN B.A., William Mary ; M.A., Columbia U. school work less taxing on eyes. 29

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Mrs. Hudson looks on as Judy Lacy puts the final touches on her pie. BEULAH N. HUDSON B.S., Radford State Home Economics Teachers College In home economics emphasis is placed on the importance of family living and an understanding of what makes a successful home. Furthermore, it teaches a student how to use resources already available in the home and the application of homemaking skills in his daily tasks. Such a student can plan judiciously as well as make wise choices. His relationships with his family and friends will be most satisfying. oe Marshallites receive prompt service and good food. Cafeteria NS. METI The cafeteria is interwoven in the activities of the school. The cafeteria manager and her staff work with the student body in their many social activities, and have a nutritional and educational program designed especially for the high school age group. On many occasions the cafeteria acts as hostess for the guests that come to John Marshall. 28

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30 Music “Sit up straight—move forward in your chair—think high.” These are some of the instructions members of the voice classes hear each day from Mr. Cooke. . PAUL J. CARTWRIGHT Learning to perform choral music on a professional level BFA. RPL requires a great deal of hard work. However, the joy of accomplishment after a good performance makes it all worth- while. CHARLES COOKE B.A., Randolph-Macon College Mr. Cooke di- pide rects the girl’s chorus during a rehearsal. a The band plays one of their “old favorites.” Melvin Pendleton concentrates on playing his basoon during a prac- tice session.