Patrick Henry High School - Voice Yearbook (Ashland, VA)

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT The many state and national awards won by P.H. science students are the proof of the excellent preparation in Bi- ology, Chemistry, and Physics. This year an advanced course in Biology and Chemistry was offered to seniors who quali- fied. Science is a growing field, not only throughout the world but at Patrick Henry. Mrs. Blick answers some of the hundreds of questions asked her by her Chemistry students. Mr. Thompson observes his class at work. Mr. Frank Howard Mrs. Eleanor Tenney Mr. Frank Thompson Mr. Alfred Turner 15

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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT The latest techniques are employed in teaching math at Patrick Henry. By use of these methods, students can maintain close contact with the new- est concepts in math. Excellent courses in math are taught in every grade and one has the opportunity to study everything from Eighth Grade Math to College Ereshman Math. Mrs. Elsie Cage Miss Doris Joyner Mrs. Kathleen Pugh Mrs. Byrd Schmierer Mr. Marvin Scott Mr. Shoemaker explains a math problem to his class. The fundamentals of Trigonometry are well illustrated by Mrs. Cage. 14

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BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Mrs. Burke shows her class how to alphabetize. Mrs. Betty Jo Batey Mrs. Patricia Burke Mrs. Jessie Campbell Mrs. Lucile Lane Through bookkeeping, typing, general business, and related courses, Patrick Henry students are offered a chance to prepare for a career in the field of busi- ness. These students not only study the fundamentals of each topic but also gain practice in the uses of each field of study. Many of these students are willing to give up their study halls in order to prepare for the future by working in the office as student secretaries. PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Mr. Roger Bergey Miss Margaret Dowdy Mr. Glenn Rudacille Mrs. Anne Wiltshire All P.H. students are kept physically fit through a rigorous program of physical education. Here Coach Rudacille demonstrates the correct way to jump the low hurdles. 16