South Edgecombe High School - Maccripine Yearbook (Pinetops, NC)

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Agriculture Mr. Richard Bradley As another vocational teacher at South Edgecombe, Mr. Bradley explains the basic fundamentals of farming. He also teaches Horticulture, in which the students learn how to grow and care for different types of plants. Mr. Abrams and Mr. Bradley supervise the ag¬ ricultural teachers from N.C. State University in Raleigh. From greenhouse to headhouse ... A regular and steady walk in the course of horticulture. These students are learn¬ ing to plant and raise plants in the greenhouse. Under the direction of Mr. Bradley, these freshmen boys are studying the first year Introduction to Agriculture. In this course, the boys learn about the variety of occupations of¬ fered in this field.

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Vocational After one hour of working in ag. mechanics, these boys are shown how grimy this work can be, but the satisfaction of accomplishment is often great and the dirt is forgotten. Mr. James T. Abrams Mr. Abrams has completed anouther year of outstanding service in the agricultural department at South Edgecombe. In ag. mechanics, the boys are taught how to disassemble and repair a motor. Under the guidance of Mr. Abrams, the boys learn the parts and how they work.

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Home Economics Mrs. OlaMae Noble As home economics teacher, Mrs. Noble had dedicated her career to helping others to learn the du¬ ties necessary for future home life. The seniors in the family life class are holding a panel discussion on consumer education. This panel is giving the amounts the average consumer spends in one year. Here Faye Whitley is learning the art of sewing. All girls face this at one time or another, but the prob¬ lem is Will the garment fit? Along with sewing, the girls in home economics also learn about child care, and also how to cook different types of meals. This course helps the girls to become better home¬ makers. Debbie A. Owens is shown here reading to a group of small children. This course on child develop¬ ment is fun because the class studies children by observing them. 26