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

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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

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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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Learn to do, Nutrition, sewing, budgeting — these are a few of the basics taught in home economics. Almost every ' girl elects at least one course in the department ' s curriculum. In providing a truly liberal edu¬ cation for the young woman, Mrs. Horton includes instruction in poise, beauty, and etiquette. Added to this year ' s curriculum, the course in family living hopes to benefit both boys and girls in future years. Mrs. Horton finally got her desk ! WILLIAM SCOTT LUCAS B.S., N. C. State College M.A., Applachian State Teachers College Vocational Agriculture F. F. A. Sponsor DAVID E. STOUDENMIRE B.S., Clemson University M. Ed., University of S.C. Vocational Agriculture F.F.A. Sponsor MRS. SALLIE HORTON A.B., Meredith Home Economics F.H. A. Sophomore Sponsor do to learn, and look toward new horizons The two new Ag, teachers explore the workshop. The agriculture department, expanded to include two teachers instead of one, educates a large percentage of our young men in farming techniques and shop work. The high quality of the depart¬ ment ' s training is attested by the many awards that students have won over the past years in county, dis¬ trict, and state competition. 19