Pittsboro High School - Dragonian Pi Hi Sca Yearbook (Pittsboro, NC)

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Relation between subjects is provided by Science and Math The New Math has wrought changes in curricula throughout the United States, and the math de¬ partment of our school has altered its courses accordingly. Although set notation, Venn diagraming, and number bases are still considered supplementary, their application is being taught in more advanced courses. The foundation for learn¬ ing, however, is classical math¬ ematics. College-preparatory courses include three years of al¬ gebra and one year of geometry. Business math and general math are courses for less advanced students. Only English is more important than the science of numbers. Not only is mathematics one of the keys to successful business, but it is also the rock on which the other sci¬ ences are built. Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Johnston try to impress on students how important math¬ ematics is to their careers. MRS. BERYL GREENE A.B., U.N.C. -G. Mathematics Junior Sponsor MRS. ETHEL JOHNSTON A.B., U.N.C.-G Mathematics Senior Sponsor Mrs. Wadsworth and Miss Scott prepare for their lab classes. SHIRLEY SCOTT B.S., E. Carolina College Science Beta Club Sophomore Sponsor MRS. MOZELLE M. WADSWORTH A.B., Meredith College Biology Cheerleaders Sophomore Sponsor With the addition of one teacher to the department, the expansion of laboratory facilities, and the adoption of a new series of text¬ books, instruction in the sciences has become more meaningful. Physical science has replaced the more elementary general science course. Chemistry and physics stu¬ dents conduct lab experiments more frequently than in past years. A new approach to biology was taken, with more emphasis on basic bio¬ logical processes. Advances in the science department reflect the added concern of our country for technological excellence. 17

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Language is the framework of all knowledge Look who is using the card catalogue, our faithful English teachers. English is undoubtedly the most important part of the school ' s cur¬ riculum. The student must be able to understand what he reads and to explain what he knows, if he is to succeed in our educational system. Accordingly, emphasis in English is placed on grammar, vocabulary and spelling, and reading com¬ prehension. College-bound seniors may elect a course in creative writing, while seniors taking com¬ mercial courses may substitute Busi¬ ness English for English IV. DAISY HATLEY A. B., High Point English Freshman Sponsor MRS. ANNIE W. MAY B.S., E. Carolina College English, Health Physical Ed. Senior Sponsor Lab sessions, dialogues, and occasional projects complement grammar study in the French Department. With recently appropriated federal funds, the school has purchased a simple language laboratory, new French tapes, and additional supplementary books. Already con¬ sidered best in the county, our French Department has expanded its curriculum to include freshmen in French I. In 1968, French IV will be offered. Mrs. Kidd and eleven students are planning to study at the Lfniversity of Poitiers in La Rochelle, France, this summer. MRS. MARY W. RIGGSBEE A.B., U.N.C.-C.H. English Dragon News Junior Sponsor SAM W. WHITE A.B., Elon College M. Ed., University of Va. P. H. S. Little Theatre Debate Team J.V. Girls ' Basketball Junior Sponsor Mrs. Kidd and Peggy Jo discuss La Rochelle. 16

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ADRIAN ALLRED B.S., High Point College Economics, Physical Ed. Football, Boys ' Basketball Track GENE TERRELL BROOKS B.S., E. Carolina College Social Studies History Club, Key Club Freshman Sponsor MRS, BRENDA P. ESKRIDGE A.B., Meredith Social Studies Art Club, Senior Sponsor DAVID KITZMILLER A.B,, U.N.C.-C.H. Social Studies J. V. Football Freshman Sponsor Social Studies is an appreciation of the past Leading the student to understand democratic govern¬ ment is the primary concern of the social studies depart¬ ment. Civics, American democracy, and United States history give the student a broad, general knowledge of the American political system. Both U. S. history and world history are television courses that cover a large amount of information during the year. Parallel reading and a guide to the future and individual research are advised for these accelerated courses. An economics and sociology course is offered to seniors, and a geography course has been added to this year ' s curriculum. Mrs. Eskridge, Mr. Allred, Mr. Brooks, and Mr. Kitzmiller learn interesting historical facts from each other. 18