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

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DRIVERS ED. SHOP Sophomores grimace at view of morbid ‘Signal 30’ Driver’s Education is a familiar word to all would-be Reynolds’ drivers. Compulsory for a North Carolina license, the course strives to produce safe and defensive drivers for our public highways. After one is able to forego the first obstacle—that of con- fidence-—the basic fundamentals are easily conquered. Much patience and practice go into that small white card declaring one’s ability to drive a motor vehicle, but somehow it seems all worth it. Mr. Bob Cox, A.B. With a smile of encouragement and great confidence in his fellow man, Mr. Cox instructs Driver Education courses at Reynolds. He serves as assistant coach for football and head baseball coach. Mr. Michael Pelech, A.B. Mr. Pelech, with his steady nerves and sense of humor, helps students realize that driving is a full-time job as well as a pleasure. Industrial Arts Club sponsors Christmas toy drive An expanded Industrial Arts department with partially re- modeled facilities and a larger faculty once’ again trained Reynolds students in drafting as well as shop. Though the year started with the new surroundings not quite complete, Mr. Driver, Mr. Mock, and Mr. Taylor were able to settle down the department in its ‘“‘new”’ home for another year at the drawing board. ao One of the highlights of the °% year was the annual Christmas toy — drive during which the student body contributed over 1,200 new and repairable toys. This was four times last year’s number. Mr. Clark Taylor, B.S. Mr. Clark O. Taylor, drafting and woodworking instructor, sponsors the Industrial Arts Club. He also coaches football, basketbal!, and tennis, and spends his spare time with photography and drawing house plans. Mr. Taylor is the head of the Industrial Arts Department. 29 Mr. Jack Driver Under the supervision of Mr. Driver, machine shop instructor, many students learn a skill that will enable them to contribute to local industry. He finds relaxation in fishing and golf. Mr. Benny Mock, 8.S. Although a newcomer to Reynolds, Mr. Benny Mock is already popular with the stu- dents of his math and in- dustrial arts classes. Like ail craftsmen, he devotes much tirne to making things out of wood.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGES Languages promote communication of man Giving the teachers a “‘helping hand” the language lab, headed by Mirs. Hamrick, is a helpful source for the students to hear their own mistakes on tape or to listen to a native speaker. Bringing their language to reality some clubs held banquets with food and entertainment from their native country. ene ee eee ee SAAS RRRRRRRTER NE ace ATRNERINENN RNORRRE tect AEOW scone SEAS Mrs. Elsa Hampton, B.A. Being a native Cuban, Mrs. Elsa Hampton is able to make Spanish It, Ill, and 1V very enjoyable. She co-sponsors the Spanish Club and delights in painting and piano playing. A Mr. Charles Morrison, B.S. Newcomer to Reynolds, Mr. Morrison supports his Spanish teaching with actual experience gained from several trips to Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador. He enjoys working out at the Y.M.C.A. gym on the week-ends. Mrs. Hortensia Villalon, B.S. Sponsor of the Spanish Club, Mrs. Villaion formerly taught English in Cuba; now she finds pleasure in teaching five Spanish classes at Reynolds. Among her interests are cats, knitting, and reading mysteries. Mrs. Elizabeth Hamrick In her third year at Reynolds, Mrs. Hamrick has become a well-known personality as she guides teachers and students in the use of electronic equipment for language learning in the Language Lab. 28 Patty Hughes poses Lee Morrison a whimsical question as she listens to a French tape.

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SCIENCE Future scientists explore the lab Though scientific materials re- main basically constant, modern -teaching methods have produced a revolutionary change in the sub- stance of science courses. The Reynolds’ Science Department concentrates on these methods in using the technique of inquiry asa foundation for science curricula. To accompany the new teach- ing methods, the department possesses labs abreast of the times. The biology labs, renovated this year, are comprised of such things as sterilizers, incubators, aquariums, terrariums, and even hamster cages. During experiments, the science instructors emphasize the ‘‘why” Mr. Harry W. Wilson, A.B. Teaching classes and conducting Co-sponsoring the National Honor Society, Mrs. labs in regular and Advanced Catherine Steelman teaches Honors Biology and Placement chemistry takes much sophomore biology. of Mr. Wilson's time. He likes to visit his home state of Ohio during holidays. Mrs. Catherine Steelman, B.S.,; M. Ed. factor of the results, rather than the exactness of them. On this level, biology students have experimented with bio- chemistry, genetics, and the re- lation of anti-biotics on the growth of bacteria. Physics, chemistry, physical science, Advanced Placement Biology, and Advanced Placement Chemistry have given students the Opportunity of researching the “why” of our existence. Scientific knowledge has the potential to change the enviorn- ment of man. Because of this factor, the department makes an effort to encourage students to pursue scientific studies. Mr. Arthur Woodward, A.B. 30 A graduate of Wake Forest, Mr. Woodward taught chemistry, physics, and physical science during his first year at Reynolds. An outdoorsman, he finds pleasure in hunting, fishing, and swimming. Miss Mataline Collette, B.A.; M.E. Double laboratory periods for the first time have given Miss Collette a chance to delve deeper into the wonders of science with her Chemistry classes. She also heads the Science Department. SW CONTENIS® | ww Mrs. Kay Kirby, B.S. Teaching biology and BSCS comprises Mrs. Kirby’s many interests. Along with lab experiments, Mrs. Kirby’s students are occupied by taking notes during class lectures and discussions.