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

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sista iitsal RRLAE “HZ = cambeeads HuTcome [376 — Repl 1% Fern” “ vO - CANCIONES avtrem? st — ‘ fe : 73 Mr. Diggs just can’t understand the inattentiveness of his students during the Spring weather, but realizes it’s Because They’re Young. Diary of a Teacher. Another teaching day for Sarah Palmer includes the tedious paperwork, lecturing, and even some enjoyable times. “And Now the Screaming Starts”, imagines Mr. Hamilton, watching the expressions of his students as he assigns homework. Has Robert Byrd and Mr. Bonfoey just come off the Wildemess Trail? No, the photographer has merely caught their new image. Directors—27

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Palmer Takes Students to Mock Gen. Assem. The Social Science Dept. was made up this year of eight excellent teachers. Four of these were Ned Bonfoey, Jim Diggs, Sarah Palmer, and Don Hamilton. Graduated from Lynchburg College, Mr. Bonfoey taught American History during the past year and kept the sophomores in line as their advisor. Sarah Palmer, a government teacher, received her degree from Radford College. Don Hamilton always managed to keep the attention of his students by shar- ing stories of his previous teaching ex- perience at the correctional center. Mr. Diggs taught another generation of stu- dents World and American History. 26—Directors History teacher, Don Hamilton, apparently caught up in The Paper Chase, looks up from his work slightly frustrated. As Ned Bonfoey steals a moment from his hectic day, calling the superintendent and reaching “Mama's Pizza” tops his day. Sorry, wrong number. Any Second Now the 3 P.M. bell will ring to release the students and teachers, as Mr. Diggs thinks of plans for the week-end.

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Woman on the Run, Jo Meeks, divided her days be- tween government classes and coaching the girls’ track team. Doug Carter Travels To Foreign Cities For her eighth year at Lee, Marge Langfitt taught government and economics classes, as well as advising the I.C.C. Deke Sum- mers had a full schedule of teaching American and World History, instructing drivers’ training, and was the Varsity foot- ball coach. Senior class sponsor, Becky Harvill, taught Sociology and special English and enjoyed sewing and needlework in her spare time. Government teacher Jo Meeks spent an interesting sum- mer painting and also cooking for a foot- ball camp. This year she coached girls’ out- door track and advised cheerleading. Doug Carter, World History teacher and assistant coach for football and boys’ track, was en- vied by all as he traveled to Paris, Moscow, and Athens last summer. ROE OR RRNA cot Marge Langfitt stresses The Point to her students that Work is a Four Letter Word — Deke Summers one should not sign their tax reforms “Daffy Duck”. scans the latest world events to share with his history students. 28—Directors