Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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Showing his great dedication to the teaching profession, Jimmy Sublett goes to any extreme to demonstrate parallel forces. Being animal lovers at heart, Mrs. classroom pets. Elizabeth Rice and Miss Jean Lynn care for their Using a model airplane, Reese Tucker at- tempts to explain the aspects of the modern space age to Mrs. Ruth Gleason. 18

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Confiden ce Conducive fo Mastering Mathematics Faculty hall supervisors, Miss Hayden Gwaltney and Miss Ellen son that they should stay on the porch with everyone else. Moyer, convince Ricky Turnamian, Steve Russell, and Gillie Harri- Proving that chivalry has not become completely obsolete, Mike Floyd helps Mrs. Betty Cowden out of her car. From the study of simple addition to the most involved theories of calculus, the math department endeavors to provide the student with confidence in his ability. Stressing comprehension of the signifi- cance of each mathematical law, but by no means sacrificing accuracy, every level of math reaffirms the principles learned earlier. After a review of basic arithmetic, the freshman may choose a math curriculum which will prepare him for the calculations necessary in the business world or the measuring abilities required in the manual skills. A third alternative, algebra, formulates the background needed to master geometry, provid- ing the essentials conducive to higher math on both the scholastic and collegiate levels. As today’s modern world is rapidly increasing in complexity, so must our math department strengthen the program offered to compete with this progression. Teachers are constantly seeking more informative methods to aid the student in receiving the most complete understanding that his ability will allow him. 17

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with a disgusted look Mrs. Mildred Dupriest accuses David Gammon of using all of her sodium hydroxide. The close relationship between magnetism and gravity can be proved by this physics experiment, showing an electron beam being diverted by a magnetic field. Science Demands Ability and Maturity To better facilitate an accurate interpretation of reality, the science department of PHS endeavors to educate the student through sequential courses. With a basic knowledge gained, one becomes better ac- quainted with his environment and may be able to progress more successfully in it. Introducing individu- als to the ultimate values of science, a carefully planned classroom program demands of students both ability and maturity. Elementary biology and physical science, taken in the early years of the high school career, familiarize pupils with the concepts and techniques to be used throughout high school and later in college. A more extensive investigation of the marvels of life from the hydra to human reproduction is offered in sopho- more biology. Students who desire to continue their scientific studies may do so by electing advanced bi- ology. This course provides the student with almost complete independence in investigation and experi- mentation. In chemistry one may attain academic success by seeking a full understanding on his own. Individual and group experiments are essential not only in chemistry but also in physics. Testing the pu- pils’ knowledge and ability, physics culminates the science curriculum. Miss Kay Ownby readily assures a wary Mrs. Mary Harvey that the bottle does not contain poison. 19