Southern Alamance High School - Southerner Yearbook (Graham, NC)

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Sociaf Studies Mr. Hiram Coble B.S. Elon Mrs. Norma Davis B.S. R.P.I. Mr. James Foster B.S. Appalachian Mr. Calvin Jarrett A.B. Elon M.A. UNC-CH During this era of world tension, a full knowledge of history may be the answer to the big question of peace. The history department here at Southern provides a basic knowledge of the different phases of history. Civics, the study of our government, begins our course in high school history. This is followed by the study of world history. In our junior year United States his- tory is required, and in our senior year we may take sociology and economics. Through the knowledge gained by studying history, the leaders of tomorrow will be enabled to meet the problems of their society. J j i y steal ( education Mrs. Pamley Rhodes A.B. Elon Mr. Lewis Robertson A.B. Elon Physical education is an essential part of the curriculum at Southern. The year spent doing exercises, learning good sportsmanship, and studying health in the classroom is not soon for- gotten. Through the study of health, and through partiepation in physical education, students gain knowledge that often proves beneficial in ensuing years. 22

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JKath In its nature and importance, mathematics is closely related to science. Southern High School offers a wide variety of courses in this field. Freshmen may study gen- eral mathematics or first year algebra. Sophomores take either business arithmetic or a second year of algebra, while juniors continue their studies with geometry. For the final year of high school mathematics, the seniors may study advanced algebra, trigonometry, and solid geometry. Through the guidance of our dedicated teachers in this department, our students leave Southern better prepared to face the problems that they will encounter in the future. Mrs. Nellie Mathis B. S., Guilford Mr. Milton R. Booty A. B., Elon Mr. Elbert F. Rhodes A. B., Elon Mrs. Christine Woody A. B., Elon 2 )

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J justness Miss Lillian Sharpe A.B. Elon Miss Flonnie Moize A.B. Elon Mrs. Agnes Price B.S. Woman ' s College The constant click of typewriters in C building each day reminds us of the students who are preparing to enter the business world. The two years of typing offered here at Southern provide a basic foundation on which to build the stu- dent ' s knowledge of business. In order for the student to gain a more complete knowledge of the mechanics of the business world, he may take two years of bookkeeping, two years of shorthand, and one year of office practice. The ex- perience gained through the study of these courses will better prepare our stu- dents to meet the challenges that will face them in the world of business. anouaaes Miss Elizabeth Ward A.B. UNC-CH Mrs. Ruth Dismuke B.A. Wake Forest Mr. Robert Emory A.B. Catawba Southern ' s students travel from the Coliseum in Rome and the Champs- Elysee in France to Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico through their respective language courses. Two years of Latin are offered to those of us who wish to study the exploits of Caesar and the works of Cicero, Ovid, and Virgil. In a period of two to four years, the broad streets of Paris, the customs of the French people, and the many historical structures of that country become familiar to all French students. For those who are interested in South American people and their customs as well as the language, two years of Spanish are available. 23