Martinsville High School - Mavahi Yearbook (Martinsville, VA)

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gaculty What's new in the old world? By offering courses in World History, United States History and Government, which cover a wide interval from the ancient age to pres- ent day world affairs, the department of so- cial studies provides for students a real basis for perceptive interpretation and judgment in their future role as tomorrow's citizens. Home Economics is primarily concerned with the growth of individuals as contributing members of families. The pupils learn that ' F' , lease .,f.,,., D. E. students learn the art of selling the spirit and manner of participating in home activities create the kind of atmosphere which encourages the most rewarding fulfillment of each person's life. A student interested in the industrial arts program can take the basic classes in crafts, woodwork, and metalwork. Mechanical draw- ing and auto mechanics are devised for the college-bound student. Chester A. Lane Sarn C. Lawrence, Jr. Mrs. Edna B. McKinley G. Lilly Miss Geraldine Industrial Arts Industrial Arts Lenderking Industrial Arts Lockhart Business Business Miss Mary Frances John G. Lyons Mrs. Nancy N. Lyons Mrs. Frances C. George Myers Lovern History French Milsread Science English Business -Y ..,, , c- . f T' -Y-- -eve-V1 - ---- i ' Ein' ' L L ' ' 'Q' -i 1 X ,,f gL !iHHFy7!.w 4:6 .,:.h N yici i ,t l iiiil Qi y U: llylt l r A , ii, ' f ll H l ' ' ' wwf? ' if ff ., , : F , , I e W1 lisf FL ' lx, 'Hifi Fi if? ' tl it f., JV . Y 3 l 1 24