Pulaski High School - Oriole Yearbook (Pulaski, VA)

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LANGUAGES BROADEN CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS Mrs. Ruth B. Bird B.S.; Radford College French, English Mrs. Juanita C. Robertson B.S.: Radford College Latin, Algebra Our quest for knowledge was amply satisfied by the Foreign Language Department. Througli their unceasing efforts, we learned the customs and languages of other nations. As we studied our Latin, French, and Spanish, a greater awareness of other cultures, both past and present, was instilled in us. The writings of Homer, Virgil, and Julius Caesar provided en- joyable, as well as instructive reading for Latin students. Insight into our own language was gained as we mastered the structure of the ancient language. Various aspects of Roman life and mythol- ogy created further channels of study. By utilizing a new concept in teaching, the A-LM system, French students developed skills by listening to and speaking this romantic language. Interest was stimulated by various proj- ects, and the study of novels and plays. Spanish classes learned of bull figlrts, fiestas, and other festive occasions. From the class text, supplementary materials, and other sources, our understanding of the colorful language was Mr. Carroll W. Mason B.A.: Lynchburg College University of Paris, France Institute of Phonetics Middleburg College, Vermont French, English Charts aid Mrs. Hanks in teaching Spanish. Mrs. Clara K. Hanks B.A.: Emory Henry Spanish Mrs. Bird makes clear the pronuncia- tion of a new French word. broadened. 29

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GOOD HEALTH STRESSED Mrs. Joyce S. Bryant B.S.; Radford College Health and Physical Education Mr. Aubrey C. Correll B.S.: University of Georgia Health and Physical Education Mrs. Janell N. Dobbins B.S.: Radford College Health and Physical Education Exercising is a major part of the physical education classes. Mr. Harry L. Loftus A.B.; Lynchburg College Health and Physical Education; Driver Training Maintaining that physical fitness is necessary for mental fitness, the Physical Education Department worked toward the goal of strengthening our muscles whUe developing our minds. Lessons in first aid, men- tal health, and control and prevention of diseases made us aware of the need for joint efforts for the welfare of others. Individual pride was stimulated as we studied personal grooming, and alertness behind the wheel became evident in our driver education classes. Some of our most worthwhile moments were spent in team and individual sports. During these times we experienced the joy of winning and the humility of losing. In everything, we were taught that good health is a most priceless possession and we should aim to keep it. 28 Coach Loftus leads exercises.

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mrs. Mary C. Cashion B.S.: Wake Forest Physics; General Science Mr. James V. Hickam B.S.: V.P.l. Biology Mrs. Martha C. Ireson B.S.: Radford CoUege Science By Stimulating the minds of their students, the Science Department successfully completed another year at P.H.S. The routines of lab work became familiar to us; and, without timidness, we tackled the complicated problems of chemistry and physics. With life functions learned and electron configura- tion mastered, confidence went with us as we left our classrooms. Experience proved to be the best teacher, but we wouldn’t have made it if it were not for the dedicated members of this department. With initiative and imagination, they imparted to us an understanding of the subjects which they ably tauglit. Mrs. Myers instructs students in the use of the periodic table. .Mrs. Cashion shows students how to find the force of friction from given data. 30