Knapp High School - Sword and Shield Yearbook (Currituck, NC)

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7TTat Tie m aitc. v TDepartment The study of mathematics was not designed to teach students to memorize formulas, facts, rules, etc. We study mathematics in order that we may become able to think clearly and logically. Ira G. Long, B.A. University of North Carolina Algebra II, Plain Geometry Virginia L. O ' Briant, B.S.P.E. W.C. of U.N.C. Gen. Math, Algebra I V=l+w+l? Mrs. O ' Briant and Vernon Gareett Tin a fish TDepartment WE WILL WORK THIS OUT TOGETHER. Mr. Long, T. Creekmore, G. Williams, and B. Munden. The English Department is stressing language skills as essentials in individual expression. Special emphasis is placed on writing as a useful art in all academic progress and practical achievement in a democratic society. Madeline M. Griffith, B.A. Chowan College English HI IV Effie S. Crawley, B.A. Meredith College English WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU FORGOT TO READ YOUR BOOK? Mrs. Crawley, S. Newbern, W. Kight, B. Hampton, J. Morris.

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Home Economics Department The family is the institution basic to all cul¬ tures. One of the goals of education is the prepa¬ ration for personal and family living. Homemaking education has always been concerned with the well being of individuals and families; therefore, it makes a unique contribution for intelligent and effective family and community living. In the instructional program, experiences are provided which offer opportunity for participation in solving personal and family problems in rela¬ tionships, management, housing, child develop¬ ment, good nutrition, clothing, and health. Emphasis is given to creating and appreciating beauty, to working together democratically, to es¬ tablishing values, to making intelligent choices, to managing resources--time, energy and money, and to developing housekeeping skills. JUST BELOW THE KNEE. Mrs. Wilson, Patricia Forbes, Janet Sanderlin. Ramona F. Wilson, B.S. W.C. of U.N.C. Home Economics 7iart cult ure (Department The Agriculture Department at Knapp is designed to help boys become better citizens whether they select farming or some other occupation as a career. The field of study includes parliamentary procedure, public speaking, agriculture and general shop. The shop work includes woodwork, metal work, electricity and mechanics. Each student has a farming program at home where he can put in practice some of the things he learns in the class and shop. The course is not required and only those interested are enrolled.

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cienee Dep artm ent Mr. Bingaman, Patsy Hughes, Walton Carter, Alice Dunton, and Dave Dowdy look over Miss Sadie. This year there were more people than ever before taking sci¬ ence subjects. These students got first-hand experience with the scientific method used in solving problems, gained orderly under¬ standing of materials and forces which make up their environment, and helped them adjust their lives to the rapid progress which sci¬ ence is making in the atomic age. RESEARCH? NO--NEUTRINS? YES. Mrs. Lecka, Coreen Brinkley, Pam Bishop, Sarah Newbern, Fred Hampton, Faye Mills. John W. Bingaman, B.A. Duke University Biology Louise B. Lecka, B.S. Longwood College Science anaaaae New zest and fresh interest have developed in the French department this year, with emphasis on oral teaching and letter writing to students in France. Pictures and gifts have been exchanged with an added study of French words. We hope to be able to use tape recorders and records next year to further increase the learning of French in our department. MRS. PARKER AND LINDA WATERMAN WONDER ABOUT THE TIME. Elizabeth S. Parker, B.A. Meredith College French 15