Pulaski High School - Oriole Yearbook (Pulaski, VA)

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SOCIAL STUDIES CREATE Mr. Dale Conrad B.A.: V.P.l. Social Studies Miss Suzanne David B.S.: Radford College Sociology, U. S. History Mrs. Maria Davis B.S.: Radford College American History Miss Jackie McDonald B.S.: Radford College History, Government Mrs. Alzie B. Mode B.S.; Radford College American History, Government Mr. J. B. Richards B.S.; East Tennessee State University World History, Government Mrs. Mode explains our local government. Eighth graders learn of westward expansion in Mrs. Dula’s history classes.

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INTEREST IN OUR NATIVE LANGUAGE Mrs. Margaret L. Smith B.S.: Duke University English Mrs. Margaret W. Springer B.S.: Madison College English Mrs. Katherine Sutherland B.S.; Radford College English; Speech Drama Mr. Henry A. Whitehurst A.B.; V.P.I. English Challenged with the formidable task of preparing P.H.S. students for college and the highly technological world of to- morrow, the Enghsh department effective- ly endeavored to coordinate a thoroughly informative curriculum. New ideas and methods were introduced as new in- structors joined the department. As complex grammar was mastered, confidence in the correct usage of the English language was increased. The jour- ney through American and English litera- ture exposed the student to the writings of Shakespeare, Dickens, Longfellow, Chaucer, Sandburg, Faulkner, and many others. Enjoyment and knowledge came with the study of one’s native language.

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INTEREST IN WORLD AFFAIRS Mrs. Doris T. Dula A.B.; West Virginia University B.A.; Radford College University of Virginia History Mr. Andrew J. Kuhaida, Jr. B.S.: University of Tennessee East Tennessee State University World Geography Mr. Harold S. Lambert B.A.: Emory Henry M.S.: Radford College World Geography; Physical Education The world became our textbook, and events, past and present, were our topics for discussion. Social studies was the name given to these courses, and the instructors of this de- partment endeavored to create an atmosphere of pleasant learning. Known by many different titles, we attained mastery of such subjects as: World Geography, American History, U. S. History, and United States Government. Imaginations were challenged and knowledge gained as we searched our texts. Juniors were privileged to see their government in action as they journeyed to Boys’ and Girls’ State, and Seniors par- ticipated in local government by holding public office during Youth Day. From these studies we developed those traits necessary for intelligent involvement in civic affairs. Coach Lambert talks with a student about last night’s basketball game. Mr. Richards and his class get in a heated discussion over foreign policies.