Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Education Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Thompson have the respon- sibility of presenting a program that will benefit the girls physically and mentally. Through the activi- ties offered, the girls learn better co-ordination and grow stronger. A program in personal hygiene and one centered around civil defense compose the ed- ucational unit. Energetic and vigorous sports characterize the unit devoted to the physical activities. Track and field events in the first six weeks prepare students for phy- sical fitness tests in the fall. Other grading periods are devoted to modern dance, field hockey, basket- ball, tumbling, volleyball, and softball. A desire to acquire and to maintain physical fit- ness and to practice proper personal hygiene daily, are the personal goals offered as challenges to each girl. Mrs. Phyllis Murphy and Mrs. Mary Thompson have made physical education both healthful and pleasurable. Mrs. Mary C. Thompson B.S., West Virginia Institute of Technology Health, Physical Education Sponsor: Cheerleaders Mrs. Marie P. Murphy B.S., Brenau College Health, Physical Education Sponsor: Pep Club The girls start the day off right with vigorous exercises. Mrs. Murphy watches as the girls participate in a game of field hockey. I A swift game of basketball provided sufficient exercise. 23

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Mr. Homer C. Cuddy B.S., College of William and Mary Physical Education Sponsor: Varsity Club Coach: Baseball, V. Football (Asst.) Wrestling Team Mr. Williom E. Greene B.S., University of Alabama Physical Education Sponsor: Varsity Club Coach: V. Football Baseball (Asst.) Physical Mr. William Greene and Mr. Homer Cuddy are responsible for supplying the boys with a physical education program. Participation in the physical education program enables the boys to increase their skills, and arouses their interests in extra- curricular activities of an athletic nature. Wrestling, tumbling, basketball, football, and tennis are the physical activities in which the boys may participate. These sports improve muscle re- flexes and co-ordination abilities. An educational program designed to improve mental alertness, health habits, and good sportsmanship is a part of the physical education curriculum also. This program further extends the goal of edu- cation, to develop well-rounded personalities in the students and to enlarge their areas of interest. Coach Croft instructs wrestling to participants of the physical education class. Tennis techniques are taught by Mr. Brown. Daily exercises play an important part in the boys ' gym classes. 22

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Fine Mr. Alexonder Villers, II B.A., W. Vo. Wesleyan College Art Sponsor: National Honor Society Cooking is one of the many activities performed in the Home Eco- nomics department. Mrs. Katherine G. Lucas B.S., Michigan State University Home Economics Sponsor: FHA The promotion of art in its many forms and shadings is the vocation of Mr. Alex Villers, head of the Fine Arts department. As an in- structor, he emphasizes the many-sided as- pects of art. Other than the traditional con- cepts of painting and sketching there are such diverse fields as ceramics, mosaics, and glass work offered. The art classes fill several dis- play cases with their products, and prepare posters and signs for school organizations and activities. Mrs. Katherine Lucas ' contribution to the Fine Arts department is instruction in home- making. She teaches her students the many skills of maintaining an attractive home and a happy family. Child care, home planning, serving, and cooking are only a few of the topics which are thoroughly studied and prac- ticed. Mr. Villers ' art classes provide attractive mosaics which are an enjoyable sight to the students of Kecoughtan. 24