Lee High School - Shield Yearbook (Springfield, VA)

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Miss Eleanor C. Allen Wm. and Mary, G.W.U. B.A., M.Ed. Students in the Art Department study the traditional forms of pottery, painting, drawing and sculpture as well as delving into art history and philosphy. Modern art in the forms of junk, pop, and op art are introduced to the higher classes. A course in experimentation is Senior Art, offered to seniors who have not had the opportunity to study art until their final year. A new program initiated by the department provides for art exhibitions by advanced juniors and seniors which acquaint the faculty and students with the creative work being done. In addition, a bonus in the form of an art trip to New York is offered. 28

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Science The Science Department at Robert E. Lee has expanded to include several new and experimental courses this year, besides the Biological Science Curriculum Course. Instead of learning through reading and memorizing, the stu¬ dents learn by doing experiments, by observing, and by listening to discussion and lecture. An ad¬ vanced, second-year biology is taught by Mr. J.J. Schultz who, in collaboration with a biology teacher from another school, wrote the laboratory manual. This manual also serves as a guide for students going into deeper reading on the subject. This reading combined with discussion, lecture, and laboratory observation gives the student freedom to learn on his own. The Chem Study Program was offered for the first time this year at Lee. It is similar to the Chemical Bond Approach chemistry but is presented differently. Both the Physical Science Study Program and the conventional physics were taught. Other science courses taught this year were Science 9 and Earth Sc ience. 27

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Through participation in the bands and choruses of the Music Department, the students at Robert E. Lee have an opportunity to examine all facets of music. In class students not only study theory, but also put what they have learned to good use in actual performances. The success of all concerts and other programs presented this year speaks well of the great effort put forth by both the director and the pupils. Mrs. Francis F. Forrer Bridgewater, Catholic U. B.S. Mr. Robert E. Zipp Washington Music Instit., American U., Northwestern U. B. Ed., M. Ed. 29