Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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students useful knowledge for the future. ■ Miss Rebecca Sheppard General Math, Consumer Math B.S., Longwood College Miss L. Carole Boettcher Algebra, Trigonometry B.S., Madison College Sponsor: Y-Teens Miss Patricia A. Thompson Geometry, Algebra, General Math B.S., Mary Washington College Sponsor: Pep Club Lynn Deaver attentively looks on as Miss Boettcher explains the various parts of an angle. Miss Betty M. Parker Algebra, Geometry B.A., Westhampton College Mr. Thomas L. Millen Algebra B.S., Frederick College Sponsor: Chess Club, Interact Club Mr. Robert K. Jones Mathematics, Physical Education B.S., Atlantic Christian College Sponsor: Football 29

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Mathematics in all forms gave the Traditional and new math courses were offered as part of the curriculum at Kecoughtan this year. Generally speaking, math courses are not among the most popular ones offered, hut many students found the electives in math to be very 7 interesting and helpful. Part of the graduation requirement must be met with two years of mathematics. General math. Alegbra I. and geometry satisfy this requirement. Completion of these basic courses allowed the students to take another year of algebra, trigonometry, math analysis, or calculus. Those juniors and seniors who successfully com- pleted trigonometry could enroll in matrix algebra. The teachers of these courses, under the leadership of Mr. Joel Perrell. used modern methods of teaching, visual aids, films, and television to make mathematics come alive for their students. At all levels of ability, some class in mathematics was provided as part of the curriculum. Mrs. Pressley explains one of the many word problems studied in Advanced Algebra. The edge is the fold between any two planes. explains Miss Parker to her Gary Chambliss. Richard Gaskell. and Mr. Millen look on as Richard Lavoie and class. Richard Walters compete in an after class chess game. Mr. Joel L. Perrell Calculus. Geometry. Algebra. Trigonometry B.S., Wake Forest College Miss Patricia H. Dabney Geometry. Algebra B.A.. Westhampton College Sponsor: J.V. Cheerleaders J { 1 Mrs. Sharleen D. Pressley Trigonometry, Advanced Algebra. Math Analysis. Matrix Algebra B.A.. Hardin-Simmons University 28

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Exercise and sports activities made For the students to develop better muscular co-ordina- tion, to improve posture and physical fitness, and to learn good health practices were the goals set by the Physical Education department. Mr. William Green, as head of the boys ' physical education courses, planned classes which gave the students a basic knowledge of track skills, basket- ball. and football. Calisthenics, tumbling, wrestling, and gymnastics were also included in the curriculum of this department. Mr. James R. Croft Physical Education. Driver Education B.S.. Old Dominion College Sponsor: J.V. Basketball. Spring Track Coach Greene speaks to fellow Warriors during a football awards assembly. Sophomores find that volley ball gives them plenty of exercise. Mr. Croft found the paper amusing— but did the students? 30