Rich Valley High School - Lasso Yearbook (Saltville, VA)

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Mrs. Lois S. Comer Radford College- - B.S. Emory and Henry c 0 M M E R C 1 A L Mr. George L. Farris Emory and Henry --B.A. Typing students did endless exercises to limber clumsy, stiff fingers, gradually learning to make flying motions as their speed increased to sixty words a minute. More advanced stu- dents worked for greater speed and typed with carbon copies. Shorthand students realized that each scribble on the black- board actually stood for a real word. Trying to keep up with dictation was probably the hard- est thing to do in shorthand. In bookkeeping, complexi- ties of finance became clearer as each young bookkeeper toiled to make debit and credit columns balance. Suggestions for corrections were made by Mr. Farris. The Senior Shorthand Class obeyed instructions. SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT L Mr. DeBord waited on a reaction to his last joke. Mr. Eugene DeBord Emory and Henry --B.A. William and Mary --M.Ed. Miss Nancy Elaine Eastridge Radford College Mr. John V. Morgan, Jr. Emory and Henry --B.A. In this atomic era even teenagers recognize the basic need for a deeper understanding of man ' s past and his progress. Consequently, the numerous and varied history classes at RVHS were filled with enthusiastic students. They obtained knowledge from projects, term papers, newspapers, and panel discussions on current events and other articles found in our library. In the history classes, they learned of old em- pires and religions, laws of our country, duties of all citizens, and the history of our great nation. Civics, World History, American History, Geography, and Government were taught by this department headed by four teachers. Mrs. Weaver criticized work of students when necessary. Mr. Morgan tried to explain the his- tory of our country.

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Mrs. Elizabeth P. Lewis Mrs. Mary Mrs. Della Ruth Mrs. Jolene P. Mrs. Glenna D. Gardner Radford College-- Frances Campbell Osborne Campbell Radford College- - B.S. Radford College-- Radford College- - Montreat College- - B.S. B.S. B.S. B.S. Emory and Henry- - B.A. Mrs. Campbell assisted students with their English assignment. Members of the Dramatics Class rehearsed for the Senior Play. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Nothing contributes more to a students success than an alert and lucid approach to any subject and an ability to articulate. And in no class was there greater effort made to train students in the mastery of these abilities than in English. First came a basic mastery of the rules of grammar and composition. Then followed their constant use in both oral and written ex- pression. All students explored the worlds of many authors through literature. Seniors peeked into England ' s romantic literary background with the study of BEOWULF, MACBETH, and many others. Literature and grammar yielded treasur- es to avid searchers. iG?V ij .. ■ ■ Mrs. Osborne looked on as her English Class did their daily Mrs. Lewis read to her Senior English Class the assignment. play Macbeth. 9

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Mrs. Ella Mae Roberts Music is one of the finer arts offered at our school. Music is a media through which feelings are expressed and emo- tions are released. It is truly a universal language--which everyone may understand. The Rich Valley Steer Band, under the direction of Mr. A. V. Flynn, produced entertaining, unusual half-time shows, and concerts, marched in many parades, and participated in the Dogwood Festival in Vinton, Virginia. Many students enjoyed piano lessons under Mrs. E. L. Roberts. The piano class presents a recital annually. 1 Mr. Arthur V. Flynn Concord College- - B.S. The reed section of the band paid close attention to the director, A. V. Flynn. D E P A R T M E N T Piano student Rita Snow played under the guidance of Mrs. Ella Mae Roberts. PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Mrs. Jane Weaver Emory and Henry --B.S. Mr. James Wade Roberts Emory and Henry --B.A. Of the many important parts of the curricula at RVHS, the Phy- sical Education Department was one of them. This department was head- ed by two teachers. They taught fair play, team work, concentrated ef- fort, and respect for the individual. Students played many different games . These included football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, and many others. With emphasis on phy- sical fitness, the department mea- sured up. Girls 4th period physical ed. class engaged themselves in a game of kick-ball. Physical fitness was the one point strongly emphasized by all physical ed. classes.