Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Mrs. Sue B. McLean B.A., Texas Western English Mrs. Dorothy L. Robinson A.B., Thiel College English Sponsor: Senior Class Mrs. Gloria N. Smith B.A., Longwood College English, French Mrs. Sarah W. Smith B.A., Mirshall University English, Speech Co-Sponsor: WARRIOR TOM-TOM Mr. Victor G. Taylor B.A., College of William and Mary English A quick word after class often settles many troublesome questions. Miss Margaret E. Whitlock A.B., Westhampton College English Preparing tests for the next day ' s class often finds many teachers at school after students have long ago left. Mr. Meadows discusses a problem with several of his enthusiastic drama students. 18

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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

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Social Studies The addition of a new course, International Relations, enables the social studies department to provide Warriors with a well-rounded social studies curriculum. This course, with its oppor- tunity to discuss and analyze current situations, serves as an excellent tool for good citizenship. The curriculum includes American and world his- tory, government, personal finance, economics, and geography, all promoting better understand- ing of the world today in the interests of universal peace. Mock Congresses, debates, panel discussions, and lectures enhance the regular class instruction. For the ambitious students there are competitive awards in social studies. Mrs. Ann A. Apperson A.B., B.C.L., College of William ond Mary U. S. Government Here we see Mr. G. Johnson casually reading his newspaper to keep up with the news, the duty of every informed citizen. Mr. Grover W. Johnson B.A., University of Richmond U. S. Government Coach: Cross-Country, Track Mr. Earl P. Bell B.A., Wake Forest College U. S. History Sponsor: Debate Team Mr. Hathaway and two of his proteges manage to grin about it. Mr. Howard H. Clark, Jr. B.S., Old Dominion College World History, U. S. History Sponsor: Interact Club An idea pops into Miss Shook ' s head. 19