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

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MATHEMATICS Mathematics: Fascinating world of numerical functions Mathematics, with all its complicated formulas and figures, is a precise course requiring knowledge and logical reason- ing. It is not a stationary field, but is constantly changing with the times. Here at Reynolds, any form of math from Applied Business Math to calculus are the points of study in this field. teachers. Each teacher attends in-service classes during the year to prepare for changes in mathematical methods. This year, outside instruction from Wake Forest has come in to aid in the teaching of Advanced Placement stu- dents. This class meets in long sessions to learn about and discuss the elements Headed by Mrs. Reich, the math department consists of highly skilled of higher mathematics. Mrs. Katherine Reich, A.B. Besides teaching math, advising the Student Council, and heading the Math department, Mrs. Reich uses some of her zeal by sewing and doing needle-work. She also enjoys music. FROM Fue Gy SOUNCHL | Mrs. Mary Compton, B.S. Mrs. Mary Compton, who teaches Algebra | J and II, has many extra-curricular interests. These include sponsoring the Junior class, reading, and attending the athletic activities here at Reynolds. Mrs. Lucinda D. Moser, A.B. Mrs. Moser leads her Advanced Algebra classes through quadratic functions, square roots, and the binomial theorem with a quick wit and pleasing personality. é ‘ — ¢ Miss Karon Bush, B.A. A recent graduate of UNC—G, Miss Bush teaches the advanced math courses. In her spare time she watches the Smothers Brothers and makes her own clothes. William A. Bingham, B.S.; M.A. Much of Mr. Bingham’s time is devoted to his General Math and first year Algebra classes. He enjoys sports, especially football, basket- ball, and baseball. C.B. Ferree, B.S. Mr. Rodney Williams Having graduated from B.S. N.C. State, Mr. Ferree Teachingthe experimen- teaches Geometry and tal Harvard Physics Pro- Algebra at Reynolds. He ject highlighted Mr. Wil- sponsors the Key Club liams’ year at Reynolds, and enjoys sports. as well as sponsoring the Key Club. 18

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GUIDANCE OFFICE Problems solved through guidance “Which college best suits me?” “‘How do | apply for the Moorehead Scholar- ship? Are my college board scores too low?” Questions like these and many more are answered every day by the R.J.R. counselors, as they strive to help stu- dents in every possible way. Students look to the guidance counselors as the key to their future. Mr. Robert P. Jones, B.S.; M.E. While finding his first interest in his guidance work with young people, Mr. Jones elects sports and dabbling in a home workshop as his main outside interests. LIBRARY Miss Janie Weaver, A.B. As well as advising seniors, Miss Weaver helped with all college transcripts. This year she also sponsored the Girl’s Council. Library serves as a quiet haven Mrs. Elizabeth Stroupe B.A. B.A.; M.A. Mrs. Elizabeth Sink Mrs. Stroup and Mrs. Sink work diligently to keep the Reynolds library a quiet and orderly, yet purposeful place to work. Student pages assist the li- brarians with this task during their study halls. Together, they strive to supply students with an enormous vari- ety of good books and any other out- side reading material that may be avail- able. Students find that the quiet, restful atmosphere of the library is entirely different from that of the hustling, bustling R.J.R. halls. The library is a place where one takes refuge and buries himself in the worlds of fantasy, reality and adventure. Mrs. Roberta S. Meyer, B.A. While serving as a guidance counselor, Mirs. Meyer, an avid seamstress and bridge player, finds time to study at UNC—G and to meet the needs of her family. d Mrs. Burke . ; After helping the students with their prob- lems, Mrs. Burke, the guidance secretary, enjoys knitting and doing things out of the ordinary. The summers mean trips to Florida, California, New England, or Canada. With her smiling coun- Although membership tenance and easy man- jn three P.T.A.’s occu- ner, Mrs, Stroupe guides pies most of her spare students through the time in winter, Mrs. maze of the Reynolds Sink has the summer to High School Library. travel. Az,

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Mrs. Mildred Rash, B.S. After a day of assisting students in Algebra and Geometry, Mrs. Rash relaxes by playing bridge and reading. She also serves as Junior Red Cross sponsor. Mrs. Caroline Spencer, B.S. When not teaching Algebra or Geometry, Mrs. Spencer enjoys playing bridge. She is also in charge of the book room and is responsible for delivering books to the students. Miss Linda E. Farrar, A.B. Miss Farrar, who teaches Algebra and Geom- etry, is very enthusiastic about going to Reynolds games. She also sponsors the Stu- dent Council. Miss Sara Williams, A.B. Besides teaching Geometry and General Math, Miss Williams enjoys reading and cooking. She also sponsors junior girls in the Serviteers Club. Mrs. Nancy White, A.B. Mrs. White’s humorous comments and friendly personality make Algebra and Geometry pleas- ant ‘‘pills’’ to swallow. Sponsoring the House of Representatives is also part of her schedule. For Joan Smith, Math became clear as glass. For others... 9