Smithfield High School - Shield Yearbook (Smithfield, NC)

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MATH TEACHES US TO REASON. Seeking to explain the magic of num- bers, the Mathematics Department of- fers General Math, Algebra I and H, Plane and Solid Geometry. With the aid of three full-time teachers, and often practice teachers from State Col- lege, the Department endeavors to stimulate interest in and appreciation for mathematics as a basic tool in everyday living and to stimulate a rea- soning attitude which will be of benefit to students in everyday life. Mr. Creech takes on another class of freshmen. His victory comes when these young minds have acquired a knowledge of the basic fundamentals of algebra. MRS. ANDREA BOYETTE A.B. Meredith College Business Arithmetic, Geometry Patience, understanding, and a great knowledge of geome- try make up the qualities so admired in Mrs. Andrea Boyette. MRS. LEOLA LASSITER A.B. East Carolina College Algebra, Geometry MR. J. L. CREECH, JR. A.B. Atlantic Christian College Algebra

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WE COMMUNICATE THROUGH ENGLISH. Our English Department strives to create a better un- derstanding of our English language by teaching the students basic grammar, stressing vocabulary enrichment, and striving for skill in writing and speaking. To teach appreciation of our heritage through literature is by no means a minor ob- jective. How often a student understands and gains the full flavor of a literary selection under the guidance of a trained teacher! Our English De- partment is indeed strong and one that our stu- dents speak of with pride. Bill Harris gives an impromptu speech on all of his aches and pains. The subject of a speech of this type is un- important for it is an exercise meant to help students think quickly on their feet. MR. JACK TEMPLE A.B. University of North Carolina English MRS. A. G. GLENN A.B. Mary Hardin Baylor College English MRS. E. V. WILKINS Woman ' s College University of North Carolina Speech, English Romeo (Joe Stroup) and Juliet (Jimmy Ogburn) perform a balcony scene from Shakespeare ' s most popular play. Shakespearean drama is only one of the things students look forward to in English IV. MRS. W. A. BURNETTE B.S. Appalachian State Teachers College Woman ' s College University of North Carolina Social Studies, English

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Scci cccHce SCIENCE HELPS US TO UNDER- STAND THE WORLD AROUND US. Our Science Department endeavors to help its students find their places in the living, growing, and changing world; to understand and appreciate the interdependence of plant and ani- mal life; to understand and appreciate a man ' s total dependence on M other Nature; and to help the students find their relationship to the Creator of the World. In so doing, it is hoped that each student will find his proper place in life. Physics. Chemistry, Biology, and General Science make up our Sci- ence Program. Chemistry to most people means the performing of such dazzling experiments as the burning of magnesium, although it is actually a study of the properties and activities of the many substances around us. MRS. JOYCE BARBOUR A.B. Woman ' s College University of North Carolina Chemistry, Biology MR. T. RUDOLPH WIGGS A.B. Atlantic Christian College Physics, General Science, Bookkeeping MR. ROBERT G. BENTON B.S. East Carolina College BiolQgy, General Science, Civics Frequent lab sessions permit physics students to test the physical lava ' s which they learn in the classroom. ■ »