Nitro High School - Nitronian Yearbook (Nitro, WV)

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT The Science Department of Nitro High School believes in the fullest development of intelligence and intellectual skills of the students. The quality of the Science Program is correlated with the quality of other courses. The ultimate goal of scientific instruction within Nitro High School leads to the development of better understanding, appre- ciation and use of scientific attitudes and principles. Miss Norma Cann B.S. University of Kentucky M.S. Marshall University Science Mr. Fay Harper B.S. W. Va. Wesleyan M.S. W. Va. University Chemistry and Physics Mrs. Anamae Hill B.S. Concord College Science and English Miss Almodie E. Leurant B.S. Morris Harvey College Biology and Science Mrs. Barbara Roberts B.S. W. Va. University M.S. University of M chigan Science Mr. Ross C. Shriver B.S. Ch. E. W. Va. University M.A. Marshall University Mathematics and Science Mrs. Ruth B. Shriver A.B. W. Va. University M.A. Marshall University Biology and Science 17

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MATHEMATICS With all of the levels of ability, the Mathematics Department at Nitro High School attempts to create an intellectual curiosity which will not be satisfied with just how , but must know why . The Department strives to bring into the classroom, situations and resource people in order that the need for and applications of mathematics may be appreciated. Mr. A. C. Chapman B.S. W. Va. State College Mathematics Mrs. Virginia Hill A.B. Marshall University Mathematics Mr. Robert W. Paskel B.S. Morris Harvey College Mathematics Mrs. Betty Peck B.S. Marshall University Mathematics Mr. R. Mehrel Shank B.A. Marshall University Mathematics and Mechanical Drawing Mr. David Wood B.S. Morris Harvey College Mathematics Miss Ruth Woodson A.B. Marshall University Mathematics 16

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BUSINESS EDUCATION Mrs. Doris Bowers B.S. Nebraska State Teacher's College. Kearney Business Education The major purpose of the business education curriculum at Nitro High School is to give the student the basic education needed to secure a position in the business world, to be capable of making advancement in this field, and to provide the knowledge every person needs to manage personal business affairs successfully, and to understand the structure and the operation of the business and economic system well enough to per- form the duties of a good citizen. Mrs. Charlotte Finney B.S. W. Va. State College Business Education Mrs. Virginia Gaal B.S. Morris Harvey College Business Education 18