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

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Six new teachers accept history posts From the pyramids to the skyscrapers, from Charlemagne to Charles deGaulle, from an- cient happenings to current topics, the History Department strove to give students an un- derstanding of civilization. Movies and speakers added to the regular curriculum. To grasp the basic plot of the story of mankind, fresh- men studied world history and geography. Tenth-graders could elect a course in twen- tieth century issues and prob- lems. The rise of the United States was investigated by jun- iors, with special emphasis on the history of Virginia. Delv- ing into the study of govern- ments and economics, seniors obtained a well-rounded view of their environment. William H. Weatherspoon A.B., Duke University Ronald M. Wheeler B.S., Richmond Professional Institute Kathryn M. Winfrey B.S., Mississippi State M.A., Western Kentucky J.V. Football J.V. Baseball Confucius State Debate Club Mrs. Ford searches for history references. say: “History can be interesting with Mr. Griffith.”

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22 Barbara F. Ford Kenneth E. Griffith B.A., Longwood College B.S., Richmond Profession- TABS Sponsor al Institute Leontine T. Kelly A.B., Virginia Union Merle Tyler B.A., Mary Washington College M.A., University of Richmond Elsie V. McClintic B.A., Westhampton College Cadet Corps Head of History Department Mr. Weatherspoon gives informal lecture. Laughing, Miss McClintic frugs at party.

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24 Anne C, Brown A.B., Oberlin College German Club Katherine W. Fontaine B.A., Longwood College eMQuyYY: | a Janice H. Overbey B.A., Longwood College Hope B. Royer B.A., Queens College French Club—Sponsor James C. Harwood B.A., University of Richmond Key Club Head of Language Department Sarah M. Sartain B.A., Stetson University Mr. Harwood presents Gov. Godwin with a plaque from the Friends of Switzerland. Mrs. Brown reads to an attentive class.