South Charleston High School - Memoirs Yearbook (South Charleston, WV)

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MISS MARY SULLIVAN MISS MARY SHIREY The aim of the Language Depart- ment is to give initial oral compe- tence in Latin and French with troin- ing in reading and writing, plus an understanding of the cultural contri- butions of the French and the Romans. MISS LUCY JACKSON MR. A. E. RASPILLAIRE The purpose ot the Music Department is to give an op- portunity for on intelligent study of music and to create an appreciation for music in daily living. MRS. HELEN McLAUGHLIN MRS. MILDRED CONEY MRS. EVELYN CHAPMAN MISS RUTH SMITH MRS. AMY RUSSELL The courses offered by the Busi- ness Education Department are de- signed to provide training in the me- thods, techniques, and principles of business as a foundation for careers in the business world. The program is designed to develop initiative, inde- pendence, and resourcefulness in the student. Page Szxteen MGm0ffS, 1955

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MRS. CECIL BORRI MRS. THELMA CONLEY MRS. NEVA ROGERS MRS. UNA MEADOWS MRS. MARGARET SMITH MRS. LOUISE STEWART The courses offered by the English Department aim, fundamentally, to equip the student with the necessary tools of communication, to develop an appreciation for good literature, and to develop the basic skills of reading and writing. MR. L. T. MILLER The understanding of electri- city and its use is the chief goal of the Electronics Department. Under the guidance of Mr. Miller, the student learns to prepare himself for a future vo- cation. MR. CLEM JAMISON MRS. LOIS FARLEY MRS. MARY DENNIE MISS MARIE CASEY MRS. NELLE MELTON The courses offered by the Social Science Department in history and government are designed to acquaint the students with the origin and de- velopment of political aspects of the world. Memoirs, 1955 Page Fifteen

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MRS. LAURIE WILEY MRS. ERCYL CAMPBELL The Home Economics Department offers courses in two fields of study, foods-nutrition and clothing-textiles. The courses prepare the student for her place in the home, in the com- munity, and provide much of the es- sential training required for various professional fields. MR. HOWARD BEVERLY MRS. ALICE LONG The Physical Education De- partment strives to teach the students to participate in group and individual activities and organized play. Physical co-or- dination, group spirit, and the ability to get along with others are developed by the activities. MRS. SHIRLEY MARRIA THE OFFICE STAFF Helping to make the office one of the friendliest spots in South Charles- ton High School is our school secre- tary, Mrs. Shirley Marria. She man! ages the reports and affairs of the office, but is never too busy to give everyone her special smile. Also lending their assistance to the office secretary are the busy girls of The Office Staff. Continually an- swering the telephone, helping with the filing, and delivering messages to the students and teachers, they are :ery essential personalities in the of- ice. Memoirs, 1955 Page Svwnfwn