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

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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.

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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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Mrs. Elizabeth Roddy, B.S. Sponsoring the G.A.A., Mrs. Roddy, girls’ Physical Education teacher, spends her spare time going on retreats and enjoying activities with the R.J.R. girls. Mrs. Jo Brower, B.S. When not commuting from her home in Greensboro to teach girls’ P.E. at Reynolds, Mrs. Brower, an active church member, reads, sings, or listens to jazz. Mr. Douglas Crater, B.A.; M.A. Being head coach of the wrestling team, weight lifting instructor, and assistant football coach, Mr. Crater finds little time to play golf, his favorite sport. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Sports faculty keeps RJR in shape After the moaning, groaning and complaining about sore muscles had faded away, the mark of excellence was apparent this year in all sports included in the boys’ and girls’ athletic program. R.J.R.was particularly proud of football coach Herman Bryson who was named Coach of the Year in the Central 4-A Conference. Football victories mingled with those in wrestling, swimming, basketball even modern dance routines and G.A.A. re- treats prove that Reynolds is really outstanding. For Juniors, unsightly bulges melted away into trim muscles under the rigors of P.E. 21 Mr. Herman Bryson, B.S.; VA. Recently proclaimed coach of the year in the Conference for the second consecutive year, Mr. Herman Bryson heads the physical education department at Reynolds.