Robert E Lee High School - Leeway / Record Yearbook (Staunton, VA)

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Smiling at the camera, D.E. teacher Mr. Richard Carson seems to be enjoying the jobs of Coordinat- ing the distributive education activities. Deeply engrossed in paperwork, Mrs. Olive Couch contemplates a challenging and unusual task for her students in the vocational office training cur- riculum. Explaining an intricate entry in bookkeeping to his general business class, Mr. Phoenix Williams smiles pensively at his students. Assisting her typing students, Mrs. Karen Lange helps Margaret Olmsted determine her margins, tabulations, and vertical line placement. 18 — Directors

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Stage band saxophonists emit melodious sounds and harmonies as they perform for the student | body during an afternoon assembly. With rising voices, the Lee Chorus shook the rafters. Under the direction of Mr. Boisa Taylor, talented students displayed their singing ability. The Lee Choristers, made up of the Lee Lites and Lee Chorale, entertained various groups. Their activities included Performing for the public is an integral part of the music department as band members pack their gear and head for another show. Band And Choir Talents Perform Public Concerts Combining musical talents and sharing the ac- colades, band and choir join forces to provide an afternoon of musical entertainment. singing engagements at churches and local schools, public concerts, and clubs. Symphonic, concert, and stage bands highlighted the band de- partment. Under the direction of Bob Sanger, the band performed numerous school and public concerts. Directors — 17

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Se ee Scanning a possible future test paper, DE in- structor Mr. Don Sullenberger ponders intently upon possible additions and deletions. Cleaning the copying machine in class Mrs. Sue Wilson makes sure the next teacher who runs off a test will get clear copies. With an appreciative smile, Kigpc auley wat her typing manual attentively a her teacher Sue Morley gives her a helpful hint. 4 Business And DE Depts. Are Active Entire Year Coordinator of the DE Department, Richard Carson found his summer as oc- cupied as his winter with DE activities. DECA sponsor and teacher Harry Luns- ford spent his summer in graduate school at VPI and SU. Co-sponsor Don Sullenberger passed his time traveling in the Rockies, Arizona, and New Mex- ico. Sewing, cooking, and reading oc- cupied Sue Wilson’s leisure time as she relaxed from the routine of teaching typing and clerk-typists. J. Phoenix Discussing problems that arise in distributive ed- ucation class, Mr. Harry Lunsford keeps his stu- dents on their toes with on the job training. Williams, general business and typing teacher, attended a family reunion in Chicago. Business department chair- man, Olive Couch split her time be- tween coordinating the business depart- ment’s activities and acting as secretary of the Soroptimist Club. Bridge, golf, and swimming were major activities of shorthand and typing teacher Sue Mor- ley while bookkeeping teacher, Karen Lange, raised and cross-bred plants. Directors — 19