Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Mrs. Elizabeth B. Woodord B.S., College of William and Mary M.S., University of Chicago English Sponsor: TOMAHAWK, Quill ond Scroll Miss Sue P. Blanks A B., College of William and Mary English Miss Diana L. Copple B.A., Mary Washington College English Mrs. Ann B. Crouch B.S., Old Dominion College English Sponsor: Sophomore Class Mrs. Joel B. Grimm B.A., University of Nebraska Journalism, U. S. Government Sponsor: TRIBAL TALES, WARRIOR TOM-TOM Language The many divisions of the English depart- ment enable Kecoughtan ' s students to re- ceive a balanced understanding of their native language and a means of applying this understanding. English classes are scaled as regular, college preparatory and ad- vanced, so as to give each student the best possible mastery of English. The Humanities class furnishes a means of exploring the relationship of man to art, science and philosophy. Various ideas are discussed in correlation with philosophies presented in related literature. Sponsoring the journalistic endeavors of a large school requires the co-operation of many English teachers. Interesting bulletin boards are only one of many ways that teach- ers find to make their courses dynamic and interesting. 16

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Library Staff The Library is a tool of knowledge, and the improved facilities of Ke- coughtan ' s library have given the stu- dent body a means to utilize this tool. An addition to the library staff has made it possible for the library to be open for longer hours. The students have benefited through this increased study and library time. A wide range of materials are avail- able in the library. This year new rec- ords, film strips, and over 2000 books were added. The reference library was enlarged to include eight volumes of the Library of Literary Criticism and Great Ideas of the Western World. Miss Nancy H. Spain B.S., East Carolina College Librarian Sponsor: Library Club, Audio-Visual Club Assessing overdue fees on books occupies a portion of the head librarian ' s time. Mrs. Ethel P. Brockley College of William and Mary Librarian Co-Sponsor: Library Club, Audio-Visual Club Mrs. Melton finds plenty of things to do while she waits at the library door to make sure that all books have been properly issued to stu- dents. IS The reference room proves to be an abundant source of ma terial for outside research by interested students.

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Arts The Drama Course, under the instruction of Mr. Johnny Meadows, includes the studies of stage technique and acting. With the music department, the drama students pre- sented a musical, Best Foot Forward. Several other plays were presented through- out the year. Drama students write one-act plays and produce them with students doing the casting, staging, and directing. Speech and Journalism round out the English department. Public speaking methods are the principal study of the speech classes. Journalism is a popular course with the stu- dents, and this year, it has been necessary to issue class-level newspapers so that all students receive practical experience. Jour- nalism students are responsible for the organization and publication of the school newspaper. Tribal Tales. Miss J. Gayle Lemmond A.B., High Point College English, Humanities Co-Sponsor: THE TORCH Earnest discussion often follows varying interpretations of literature being studied. Grading papers is an essential part of any English teacher ' s routine. Miss Priscilla A. Loomis B.A., Mary Washington College English Mrs. Gloria M. McClanahan B.A., University of Kansas English Miss Mary A. McDeormon A.B., Coker College English Co-Sponsor: THE TORCH Mr. Johnny W. Meadows B.A., Elon College English, Drama Sponsor: Drama Club, Thespians 17