Rocky Mount High School - Hi Noc Ar Yearbook (Rocky Mount, NC)

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an 1: .1 BAND, CHORUS, DRAMATICS Rocky Mount Senior High is extremely proud ol' its marching band, known for its precision drills and stirring music. Especially inspiring are the compositions of the Pep Band, whose chief contribution is to promote school spirit. ,cv J- .V 523,523 Zmiiai A Q gf ,ss it ft tt E7 , , 2 Here one catches a glimpse ol Mr. Parry directing the Senior High School chorus in one ol its delightful numbers. Christmas, Easter, Commencement, and many other occasions are made more delightful by the harmonious melodies of the R.M.S.H. chorus. Life at Senior High School would not be com- plete without the Edsonian Dramatic productions. Twice a year they bring hits of Broadway to en- chant Rocky Mount audiences. Some future thespians, jean Gurganus, Susan Beard, and David jones are giving a skit on Mrs. Ada Hobbs classroom stage. Ready to play lor the next big game are these versatile members ol' the Pep Band. Mr- 1E?agflSPa1 y Mr. Frank Hammond Band Mrs. Ada Hobbs Dramzitics I, II, English 10 3 tswx

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT The Science Department aims to inspire the student toward the development ol' the scientific attitude. It has always been important in the high school program to stress the knowledge ol' science, and in today's technical world it is even more important. In past years Rocky Mount Senior High has oflered biology, chemistry, and physics, as a means of keeping up with the world around us. Recently, advanced biology and ad- vanced physical science have been added to the curriculum. These two are offered lor the college bound student as a deeper study into the sciences. Through the use of demonstrations, experi- ments, lectures and discussions in the class room and the projects and reading out ol' class, the Science Department tries to develop the interests of the student. i' -i tri' 'fu og'-'2 i l,'ln-niistry In an advanced biology course, Aundrea Deaton delves into the study of microscopy. XfVith the added use of the camera the oh- servation can be recorded lor further study. A QW .- . . Through expcrimentation in chemistry, Mr. Norris shows -Ioy Craig, Bill Anderson, and Randall james how the distillation process works. demonstrates the lundamental ol the cloud chamber to ln physics, Hr. Privolt Steve Kelley, Charles XVorrell and Tommy Kennedy. . , . , , . Miss Judith Mr. Billy Norris Nlr. ll Earl l'iixot1 Mr. lli'Ill'j 'Ilia-iathaii Nlrs, fha Yan ti il in 1 Qllt'IlIISll'Y I lixsii-s liioltv-i in-l to'ir'li llllsl- irlq Iill xml liiilvivr lhl x i,ivNr'1 :'4-, nog , Plane H4'o!l11ll'j' Xdxaiii-wil liiolirgj' 23

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Capable library assistants, Sandra Blanton and .lane XVinters, carefully put hooks in their proper places. im ka 6 ww' Art students place tiles on the base for a mosaic. The base and the tiles are made and fired to shape. LIBRARY AND ART The Library at Rocky Mount Senior School offers ideal surroundings for quiet research and study. It seats approximately ninety-two and stores approximately two thousand books not in- cluding reference materials. Capable assistants under the direction of Mrs. Barnes help the stu- dents in all ways possible. a design 'anta- Nlrs, Alilldllil Harm- Nlrs. xl2ll'Q'ill'1'f. l,llPl'lIl'lilll llaurrisou .Xri .NU.r.QH5TUVwyY.s. . ENT Q .i K . 1 L. v, , .W It - . gs'-xx Leonard Veilletle tries his hand at experimental sculpture. achiev- ing as a resulta-A-the 'l1fll'C.Sf1I'l'. is drawn on the Creativity is the basis lor progress in our modern society. The art department at Senior High is designed to foster creativity. Students are given the opportunity to experiment with a variety of materials and methods. Throughout the two-year course offered, they are encouraged to use these opportunities. The first year offers painting, sculpture, and architecture. The second year covers advertising, graphics. and ceramics. 25 HDL M X