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

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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

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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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SCIENCE Reynolds boasts new H.P. 2 course “Under the direction of Mr. Williams, Reynolds was given the honor of being one of eighty schools in the nation to try the experimental Harvard Project Physics Course. Approximately fifty- five students took part in the new project, which is scheduled to go into actual usage in the fall of 1969. As were many departments, the sci- ience department received several new faculty members. Miss Anderson, Mrs. Miss Shirley McCraw, B.S. Apart from teaching biology and physical science, Miss McCraw enjoys reading, traveling, and hiking. Making many of her own clothes is another of her pastimes. Mrs. Catherine V. Steelman, B.S.; M.E. Mrs. Steelman, a sopho- more biology teacher, also teaches the Advanced Placement Biology course. She co-sponsors the Na- tional Honor Society. Kirby and Miss McCraw each furthered the study of gangly earthworms and chromosomes: Biology. Of course there were to be found the standard science courses offered at R.J.R. Along with the usual Biology, Chemistry, and physics are their co- ordinating Advanced Placement depart- ments under the guidance of Mrs. Steel- man, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Williams, respectively. Mr. Harry W. Wilson, A.B. Labs are an important part of Mr. Wilson’s three regular chemistry courses and two ad- vanced placement classes. During holidays Mr. Wilson visits his home state of Ohio. 20 ay Miss Mataline Collette, M.E. When Miss Collette is not grading papers for her five chemistry classes, she enjoys working in her yard and playing bridge with friends. DNA NOLECULE ¢ eoxyribose a ugor i : hosphot es Geo nine Cutesine x Miss Geraldine Anderson, B.A. Teaching Biology at Reynolds is a new and enjoyable experience for Miss Anderson. When time permits, she enjoys golf, tennis, traveling, and water skiing. Miss Kay Kirby, B.S. In her first year of teaching at Reynolds, Mrs. Kirby teaches biology. She recently began work on her Masters Degree.