Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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students with personal and educational problems. The Library played a major role in educational activity at Kecoughtan. A variety of books for pleasure reading and for reference work provided students and faculty with good reading material. To supplement ideas brought out in a particular course of study, faculty members relied on the availability of films and records from the audio-visual mate- rials in the library. Students frequented the magazine section of the library where articles on fashions, sports, science, and current affairs could be found. Warriors found the magazine storage room useful for research on assignments based on recent world, state, and local issues. A helpful staff was the foundation for the successful functioning of Kecoughtan ' s library. Jerome Merritt, library aide, writes out the umpteenth li- brary notice, a regular chore. Miss Nancy H. Spain Librarian East Carolina College, B.S. Sjxjnsor: Library Club Co-sponsor: Audio-Visual Club Mrs. Ethel P. Brockley Assistant Librarian Sponsor: Audio-Visual Club Co-Spt)nsor: Library Club Mrs. Jacqueline S. Carter Librarian Longwood College, B.S. Miss Spain seems to be saying, “Book, where are you? On occasions Mrs. Brockley doubles as a spirited Warrior and librarian. 13

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The Guidance and Library departments assisted Mrs. Doris M. Ennis Director of Guidance Westhampton College. B..A. College of William and Mars’. M.Ed. Gars’ L. KJlboume Guidance Counselor East Tennessee State University. B.S.. .M..A. Coach: Assistant Basketball Coach Mrs. Evelyn H. Moore Guidance Counselor Elon College, B..A. Sponsor: Student .Aides Mrs. Martha P. Woods Guidance Counselor Westhampton College. B..A. Sponsor: Keyettes .Mrs. Paula W. Hoffman Guidance Counselor College of William and Mars. A.B.. M.Ed. Sponsor: Euture Teachers of America To solse his ovsn problems. Mr. illers confers with the expert. Mrs. Ennis. “According to your PS.AT scores. .Mr. Kilboume. it is doubtful that you will E ' EN pass Underwater Basket Weaving. Members of the Guidance Department, under the direc- tion of Mrs. Doris Ennis, ssere always ready to confer svith students in regard to schedule preparation, job opportuni- ties. educational plans after high school, and other individual problems. Counselors were Mrs. Paula Hoffman. Mrs. Evelyn Moore. Mr. Gary Kilbourne. and Mrs. Martha Woods. Each of these counselors worked with a single class as adviser, friend, and mentor. Their services made it possible for students to obtain jobs, to win scholarships, and to plan effectively for their futures. The Guidance Department members also listened and offered advice when students requested help in solving personal problems. Administering aptitude tests was a part of Guidance De- partment members ' range of duties. They also provided information about tests offered at other schools than Kecoughtan. Mrs. Moore goes over applications submitted by prospective Student Aides. The efforts of this department have made the Class of ' 68 into responsible people with fine educational backgrounds. 12

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English courses helped broaden the Mrs. Elizabeth B. Woodard Depaxtment Chairman English College of William and Mary, B.S. University of Chicago, M.Sc. Sponsor: Quill and Scroll Co-sponsor: TOMAHAWK Victor G. Taylor English, French College of William and Mary, B.A. Co-sp)onsor: TORCH “But, Miss Gompf, I’ve never heard of that word!” exclaims Mary Beth Seitz. Paper work consumes time as Mrs. Woodard, department chair- man, will tell you. A faculty membership of twenty provided the classroom instruction in all courses of the Language Arts curriculum this year. American Studies, the Junior History-English class, was the sole course inaugurated the first semester. Plans are underway for the inclusion of a course designed to increase and improve reading ability. All courses in English were offered on four levels. Emphasis in those for college-bound students was upon composition. Courses for the terminal students provided experience in business letter writing and concentrated upon developing clear, concise, and effective written com- munications. All English courses included the study of literature. As sponsors for various publications at Kecoughtan, members of the faculty guided students who were interested in developing their writing and speaking talents. Mrs. Grimm, instructor in journalism, supervised the publication of the newspaper. Tribal Tales, and worked with the staff of the radio program. The Torch, Kecoughtan’s literary magazine, was under the sponsorship of Miss Mc- Dearmon and Miss Loomis. Mrs. Woodard guided the year- book staff as co-sponsor of the Tomahawk. All forensic contests were under the direction of Miss Lushinsky and Mr. Brooks. With these activities and regular classes, the members of the English Department were always busy and professionally active. Mrs. Dorothy L Robinson English Thiel College, B.A. Sponsor: Sophomore Class Mrs. Norma S. Seals English New Mexico State University, B.S. Miss Jane G. Lemmond English, Humanities High Point College, A.B.