Oakhaven High School - Marauder Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Scientific Knowledge Opens New Vistas and New Horizons Senior Physics students find natural physi- cal laws fascinating in their varied experi- ments. General Science, Biology, Chemis- try, and Physics are offered to stu- dents with particular scientific incli- nations. In each of these, laboratory experiences, as well as class instruc- tion, help students understand the prin- ciples of natural law and phenomena. Because our world needs many well- trained scientists, instructors do their best to contribute young scientists with good foundations. - vcifwvz sq.,-1 Y YW. The Science store room is kept in good This excellent butterfly collection is order by Mr. Leon Burns, Chemistry displayed by Mrs. Marie Humphries to and Physics instructor. oneof her Biology classes, Mrs. Humph- ries also teaches Cenerzbl Science. -47 A There is something on that slide! l know there is! Biology students profit greatly from being able to study many cells and other living things, not visible to the eye, but quite easily secn under the microscope. 2I

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Modern Linguists Endeavor to Master Foreign Tongues Drill on Latin verb conjugation is abso- lutely necessary in acquiring knowledge of the language. .na 'C-?' .gf The mimeograph machine is faithful to its duties even when Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, who 'hates those machines anyway runs off Latin test. Language students may receive credit in Latin, Spanish. and French. ln all these areas attention is given to building vocabulary, mastering grammar and explaining customs of foreign lands. French and Spanish stu- dents are particularly fortunate in hav- ing a language laboratory for use in improving conversation abilities. The newest innovation, a language con- versation lab is helping French and Spanish students correct their own pronunciation. 20 zssi,.X N i g Mrs. Carol Redd. French and Spanish instructor, finds her teaching much easier and more effective since the installation of the language laboratory. Q

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A . a Physical Education Brings About Better Body Discipline ancl Physical Fitness ,. Physical educxition lor girls is not all exercises and haskethall. 'llln-y also learn tenets ol hygiene and lirst aid. Here two nl tlernonstrate one position used in artificial respiration. High School students in Tennessee are required to enroll and participate in Physical lfducation for two yt-us At Oakhaven, classes are enlivened hy team play in' volleyhall. lxaskethall, baseball. and softhall. Other activltic such as tumhling, wrestling, weight lifting, track, conditioning exercises, and square dancing, round out tht program. Instructors are vitally concerned with the development of physical strength and stamina for later lift as well as with the perfection ol particular athletic skills. Las 55 Ist- an-so-cull Besides lt5Lll'lllIlgI hoys Physical litln- As well as acting her joh of teaching cation. lloacli Carter Brown ahly ttt'ls as Varsity haskethall coach, giving many yaluahle pointers and advice. Physical Education to girls, Miss Ruby Clilt also runs the school bookstore every morning. Miss Clilt has a Wonderful personality that can he at home on the gym floor yet smiling as a saleslady. One of Coach ,loc Clayton's johs as physical education teacher is to time boys during the Physical Fitness Tests. Baskellmglll is one of the favorite actiyilies of all hoys in Physical lfdnc'ation. lfach year class winners compete in an intramul il tournament which is attended hy most ol the student hody.