Pulaski High School - Oriole Yearbook (Pulaski, VA)

Page 26 text:

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT The science department has many attrac- tive bulletin boards such as this one on the various classes of life. Mrs. Majella Myers B.S. : Radford College Science Chemistry Mr. William Puckett B.S. : Concord College Biology V Miss Doris Mylum B.A. : Radford College Science Lab Courses Provide for Student Research Passing by the Science Department one could hear the clatter of test tubes in Chem- istry, a lecture on thermal expansion in Physics, the metallic ring of dissecting in- struments in Biology, or a class discussion on earth-space science. This department was very busy conducting experiments and pro- moting the scientific attitude to students who were encouraged to keep an open mind and “Old Oscar” seems to preside over the biology class in the absence of Mr. Puckett. work hard on research projects or general class work. Projects done by the industrious students required much detailed preparation and were entered in the annual science fair. These affairs are characteristic of the increasing interest in science and a quest for knowledge which was stimulated by this outstanding department. 24

Page 25 text:

FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT BROADENS STUDENTS ' KNOWLEDGE OF OTHER LANDS Mr. Carroll Mason Mrs. Juanita Robertson B.S. : Lynchburg College B.S. ; Radford College Univepity of Pans, France Latin, Mathematics Licence-es-lettres French. English Knowledge of the customs and languages of other nations is essential in our modern world. The traditions and beliefs of the Romans, French, and Spaniards, as well as their languages, were studied by students who strove to broaden their understanding of the peoples of the world. French, a romantic and nasal language, was articulated daily by students in Mrs. Bird’s and Mr. Mason’s classes. French stu- dents studied novels and plays. Projects and songs added color to the study of lively French art and language. Mrs. Robertson reviews her class on Caesar’s cam- paign against Ariovistus. Miss Sally Evans, student teacher of French and history, finds the students’ papers not what she expected. Student teachers perform a valu- able service to P.H.S. as well as learning the fundamentals of teaching. Latin classes studied the writings of Julius Caesar, Homer, and Virgil. Much time was also devoted to the structure of the language, which gave the students a better understanding of our own. The course was made more interest- ing by the study of ancient history of Roman mythology, as well as various aspects of Roman life. The study of Spanish was sparked by many colorful topics of interest such as fiestas, bull fights, and la fiesta del Navidad. Students have studied diligently El Camino Real as well as novels and projects to supplement classroom exercises. Mrs. Clara Hanks B.A. : Emory and Henry Spanish, English Mrs. Ruth Bird B.S. : Radford College French. English 23

Page 27 text:

INSPIRES OBJECTIVE THINKING Mrs. Shirley M. Wingfield B.S. : Stetson University General Science Ralph Kelly watches intently as the visiting scien- tist from General Motors prepares his display for the assembly. Mrs. Joyce O. Rawls B.S. : Madison Science Mrs. Mary Cashion B.S. : Wake Forest Science, Physics Mr. James V. Hickam B.S. : V.P.I. Biology Science Club Officers confer with Mrs. Myers on Okey Evans, Pres. Kelly Shrader, Chaplain, Ned Science Club projects. The officers are: Anne White, Bane, Vice Pres. Treas., Debbie Surface, Sec., Mrs. Myers, Sponsor,