Pauls Valley High School - Panther Yearbook (Pauls Valley, OK)

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.J Norvel Penuel gets a lesson in etiquette from Miss Burgess? No, but coffee is always on the agenda of any faculty meeting even when only two are present. Vocational Students Develop Skills H. I. Boler, drivers education teacher, and Dole Hayhurst, shop teacher, find that coffee often eases tension between classes. Vocational classes are for the purpose of preparing a student to become a better citizen - one that can contribute to the society because he has learned a skill which will prepare him to earn a living or make a better life for his future family. The comment by Miss Sharon Burgess, home economics teacher, shows the feel- ing of all faculty members who dealt with vocations. Vocations fell into four divisions, home economics taught by Sharon Burgess, driv- ers education by H. I. Boler, vocational ag- riculture by Norvel Penuel, and shop by Dale Hayhurst. The practical application of skills in vo- cations resulted in student pride, shaw- manship and competitive spirit. Contests and field trips added the extra zing to the on-the-iob training.

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Science, Moth - Correloted Subiects Pitfalls and high points run side by side in the first year of teaching agree Miss Mari- lyn Jennings and Edward Edwards as they address a meeting of F.T.A. members. lnspection of equipment is often accompanied by talk of athletics, since instructors Roy Peck and Dan Jacobs find sports on top of their list of activities. s I zo Lectures, labs, and films were some of the methods employed in studying funda- mental principles of biology, chemistry, and physics. Classes participated in labo- ratory work to utilize information they learned in class and on field trips. H. A. Caves, science teacher for the past two years, resigned, to be replaced by Dan Jacobs who received his masters' degree from East Central State College in Ada at mid-term. Another biology class was taught by Roy Peck, previously a professional foot- ball player forthe Montreal Beavers. Prin- cipal Ray Stuckey taught one hour of physics. The science of mathematics demanded perfect accuracy. Stressing the impor- tance of' such were math teachers Miss Marilyn Jennings and Edward Edwards, both recent Ada graduates. Courses of- fered to interested students included alge- bra, geometry, trigonometry and, for one semester, math analysis. Resigning to take a iob with the State Health Department, H. A. Caves ioins the ranks of many qualified educators who find that industry can pay more for their services. '23 nur ' .

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Teachers Have Dual Responsibilities Coaches had the iob of building up students both physically and mentally since all could be found in the classroom as well as on the playing field. In addition to coaching, Bob Cole taught all world history classes. His students were required to give historical reports and related book reports. Coach Cole was iniured during the last semester by an accident in the weight room. The iniury re- sulted in a long hospital rest. While he was out his classes were taught by Miss Mary Thompson, a substitute teacher. Harrell Blackburn's economics students were busy throughout the year learning the manage- ment of money. Mr. Blackburn was also a football coach as well as head basketball coach and held a spring training session two days each week for bas- ketball players. Coach Joe Thomas added to the problems of de- mocracy class with a trip to the State Legislature and tour of the State Capital. Outside class he was a busy vice-principal and head football coach. All American history classes were under the direction of counselor Mrs. Iris Lansford and Jack Hays, who was kept busy outside the classroom with the responsibilities of a head track coach and assistant in football and basketball. Aside from her iunior high activities, Mrs. Shirley Tennison taught two girls classes of physical edu- cation while boys physical education classes were under the direction of iunior high wrestling coach Larry Brooksher. Harrell Blackburn and .Ioe Thomas enioy their usual morning coaching and classroom chats. . I, 22 . J J if I