Robert F Munroe Day School - Reflections Yearbook (Quincy, FL)

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The physical education participants think wisely about staying in shape for the President's Physical Fitness Contest. William Lane, B.S. Vann Bryant, B.S. University of West Florida Troy State University Directed by Mr. Bryant and Mr. Lane, the PHYSICAL EDUCATION program continued to function. The newest feature was the gym with lockers, shower-dressing rooms, and three class- rooms. It was constructed during the summer and fall of 1971. Activities besides the President’s physical fit- ness test were basketball, football, track, soccer, and baseball. Endurance, strength, and the ability to jump aid Homer Chester in his pursuit to perfect his hurdling technique. 16

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- . McKeown helps Tommy Strickland straighten out some diffulcul- on an equation. Trigonometry, geometry, and algebra were mysteries to Mrs. McKeown’s students. However, as the year progressed, with consistent practice and in- dividual help from Mrs. McKeown an increased understanding came. The mysteries of functions, proofs, and equations became concrete. Mrs. Basset, the junior high MATH teacher, pre- pared students for the more advanced high school MATHS. The learning of basic concepts established a logical thinking process in the students. Due to small classes, both teachers were able and willing to give individual attention to students. Mrs. Bassett helps her students' understanding of their homework by going over it in class the next day. 15

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With Mrs. Howell’s assistance, Charlene Reaney types cards for the card catalogue. I Patricia Howell, B.S. Florida State University With the guidance of Mrs. Patricia Howell, the LIBRARY progressed with the improvements of new books for elementary students, a check-out counter, and more filmstrips. A larger selection of magazines was made available. Seven students taking library science helped to complete the card catalogue and vertical files. Mrs. Howell and the library science students sold cookies and brownies at the Fall and Spring Carnivals to raise money to buy more books and supplies for the LIBRARY. Enthused second graders eagerly read the library's new fairy tale books.