Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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Technical and Domestic Skills Instruction through experience is the main ob- jective of mechanical drawing, home economics, and special education classes. As complex machinery and modern appliances help formulate our present environment, these classes attempt to familarize the student with the skills necessary to take his place in the mechanical world of tomorrow. Through mechanical drawing instruction the stu- dent develops perception and accuracy. These prin- ciples formulate the basics for a future in drafting or engineering. Future homemaking is important to every girl. Through home economics each girl can receive first hand experience in the domestic arts — sewing, cooking, and housekeeping. In special edu- cation classes certain students receive individual help and guidance in a variety of subjects designed to make them better acquainted with the world and community in wfeich they will be active citizens. In all of these classes each day provides a new experience, a step by step method which culminates in the well-rounded, well-adjusted student. Carlton Tew and Robert Jolly decide to find out if you really meet the nicest people on a Honda. Mike Walker takes advantage of a class day spent outside. The object of his mechanical drawing study is the school. Sewing proves to be an interesting as well as practical skill to home economics student Nancy Gates. 28

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Coaches Nelson Ramsey, Bob Budlove, ,and Hal Rhodes re- lax in their favorite retreat, the coaches’ office. Musing over one of the many problems connected with the Junior Miss Pageant, Linda Matylewicz and Richard Zaruba attempt to reach a decision. Mrs. Margaret Syme uses her charm to convince Miss JoAnne Kiser that she should carry the hockey equipment. By stressing competitive achievements, physical education also attempts to develop mental awareness. The acquiring of skills in football, soccer, hockey, and basketball gives the individual physical alertness while training the mind for quick thought and reflex. In an attempt to emphasize the importance of proper function of the human body, health is taught in conjunction with physical education. A practical and beneficial application of health, first aid instruc- tion is a course in the prevention and treatment of both minor and major injuries. The student gains classroom experience concerning driving automobiles in a course offered every semester. Augmenting the semester course are summer classes providing an opportunity for behind the wheel training. The varied facets of physical education are impor- tant to every student during his high school career and have great influence on his future life. If one acquires an attitude of good sportsmanship plus a competitive spirit, then he has attained two qualities necessary for success. Combining these essentials with a practical knowledge of drivers’ education and first aid, the individual is well-equipped not only for compatability, but also for helping his fellow man. 27

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Develop Varied Vocations On their arrival at school home economics teachers, Mrs. Dorothy Sears and Mrs. Carolyn Rennie, enter their home away from home. Mrs. Katherine Prince begins her mornings by watering her elephant-earred coleus. Special education class members take time from their usual schedule to make favors for Central State Hospital. 29