Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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Missile editors, Gail Tobias and Kandy Kahl, discuss their trip to Columbia with Mrs. Earlene Lampman, their sponsor. Grateful that their hard day of teaching is over, Mrs. Aine Smith and Mrs. Elsie Ellis head for home. Coaches Norman Jenkins and James Porach convince Jimmy Jean that he can be a basketball star if he “keeps jumping!” 20

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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

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Contemplating the outcome of the election, Robert Powers regards the symbols of democracy — the flag and the vote. As the candidates voice their opinions in the local newspaper, Mrs. Josephine Frederick scans an election article. Observing various campaign literature, Miss Eleanor Poole ponders the intricacies of politics. Teachers Prepare for Mock Election Casting a baleful eye on the cameraman, John Leete prepares to light his favorite pipe. In this rapidly moving, contemporary world, it is necessary to become acquainted with the thoughts, cultures, and ideals of many countries and civilizations. Attempting to meet the demanding challenge of familiarizing students with the principles of human behavior, the history department places greater stress on understanding than on memorizing, in an attempt to offer more than mere facts. Government, one of the most applicable subjects in our contemporary world, is also essential in understanding the reason for many events of the past. In geography classes students com- pare foreign countries with their own, keeping a human aspect in mind. In addition to History 5, a controversial course of current events. History 6 was taught for the first time this year. This elective traces the history of the Ameri- can Negro to his present day position. Current events came alive during the first semester with the national Presidential campaign and election. Under the guidance of Miss Eleanor Poole, students were taught registering and voting procedures. Eighty- five per cent of the student body exercised their con- stitutional rights by voting Richard M. Nixon thirty- seventh United States President in the mock elections. 21