R J Reynolds High School - Black and Gold Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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to expand department Mr. Rodney Williams, B.S. Mr. Williams, taking time out from his physics classes, advises mem- bers of the Key Club on school projects and chapel skits. Mrs. Anne Safrit, B.S. During vacations and after school, Mrs. Safrit enjoys playing the guitar, singing, and helping her husband re- finish furniture. Mr. Douglas Crater, B.S., M.A. Mr. Crater teaches physical education and coaches wrestling at Reynolds. He plays golf in his spare time. Mrs. Kathryn Renn, B.A. Mrs. Renn makes her psychology classes a Jearning experience by involving her students in community projects. Outside the classroom she enjoys bridge, collecting books and records, and traveling. Mrs. Elizabeth Roddy, B.S. When not guiding sophomore and junior girls through physical education, Mrs. Roddy enjoys horseback riding. She was a student teacher at Reynolds and then returned as a regular member of the faculty. Mrs. Elizabeth Hamrick. In her first year at Reynolds, Mrs. Hamrick heads the Language Lab. She enjoys knitting and cooking during her after-school hours, and traveling in the summer. ’ “Let's see,’ he mumbled, “burnt toast and strong tea for acids, and mustard and water for alkali. Or is it the other way around?” This does not sound like the normal jargon of a student in physical education class. But this junior was taking a course in med- ical self-help training offered by the physical education class. 25 Mr. Herman Bryson, B.S., M.A. In addition to being head football coach of the 4-A cham- pions, Mr. Bryson received two “Coach of the Year’ awards. Teaching boys’ gym classes and playing golf keep him busy.

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Mr. Ronald L. Goins, B.S. Swimming plays a large part in the life of Mr. Goins. Along with his job of teaching biology to sophomores, he coaches the swimming team and gives in- struction in water safety during the summer. Science Club organized Mrs. Norma McMurry, B.S. Laughter is not un- common in Mrs. McMurry’s algebra and chem- istry classes, for she adds humor to the sub- jects she teaches. During the Wake Forest foot- ball season, she enjoys watching her husband Don play. Mr. Joe Strickland, B.A. Mr. Strickland uses his pleasing personality to make biology and Ger- man interesting for his students. He also serves as co-sponsor of the Key Club. EURY EE BRAS FOP UA TUT Sy Approximately 49 students Zine Zn Sulfate SOy j Positive three Sulfide S took part in the two advanced placement science courses, biol- ogy and chemistry, taught by Mrs. Steelman and Mr. Wilson, re- spectively. Miss Mataline Collette is head of the science depart- ment. This year Mrs. Katherine Renn offered her talents as a psychology teacher for the first time at Reynolds. Newly or- ganized at Reynolds this year was the Science Club, an extention of the department, sponsored by Mr. Wilson. Mr. William Webster, B.S., M.E. When not teaching biology to Reynolds sophomores, Mr. Webster enjoys traveling. He serves as coach for the varsity basketball team. Miss Mataline Collette B.A., M.E. Although kept busy by her chemistry classes and duties as head of the science department, Miss Collette relaxes by playing bridge and keep- ing abreast of the ever- changing world of sci- ences through enrichment courses. Mrs. Catherine Steelman, B.S., M.E. Mrs. Steelman, teaching first year and Advanced Placement biology, serves as co-sponsor of the National Honor Society. 24 Alumina Al Sulfite SO, TL) Fe iguana ative three pate AsO, phate Mr. Harry Wilson, B.A. When summer halts his regular and Advanced Placement chemistry classes, Mr. Wilson experiments with color photography. He most recently spent his summer as assistant safety supervisor at the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District in Ohio.

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Clubs explore Mrs. Margaret McDermott, B.A., M.E. When not teaching all four years of Latin to Reynolds students, Mrs. McDermott serves as senio class sponsor. She enjoys reading and traveling. native traditions Under the direction of Mrs. Margaret McDermott, the lang- uage department was active this year. After-school meetings were held by clubs for each of the four languages taught at Reynolds— French, German, Latin, and Span- ish—and three of these clubs held annual banquets with food and Mrs. Sherry Winstead, B.A. In her first year at H fi . Reynolds, Mrs. Winstead finds visual aids a entertainment from their native help in teaching Spanish. Her outside activities countries. include serving as advisor to the Spanish Club and to the Sophomore Y-Teens. Mrs. Elizabeth Mount, B.A. Mrs. Mount devotes many hours to enriching her students’ ap- it trier a ra eal eae ea laa ie Slat Miss Mayme Williams, B.A., B.S. Although new Mrs. Janie Donaldson, B.A. When not preparing holds a weekly seminar. Her interests include at Reynolds, Miss Williams, Spanish and for her French Il classes or serving as co-spon- tennis and horseback riding. French teacher, has entered into the spirit of sor of the French Club, Mrs. Donaldson enjoys the school by sponsoring the Serviteers. music, knitting, and playing bridge. Mrs. Aileen Hepler, B.A., M.A.T. Aside from teach- ing German, Mrs. Hepler has the most unusual hobby of making brides- maid's veils. She hopes to re-visit Germany where she has spent many summers. 26