Tabb High School - Bengal Yearbook (Tabb, VA)

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Music, Art — Bfews Cheativity Tempera paint, pastels, charcoal, and acrylics, accompanied by Picking up the Pesez and You are the Sunshine of My Life” are part of the whole atmosphere m the artsy” wing of Tabb High School. Music and art, two of the most active depanments, attracts everyone in .some way; whether it be in actual involvement or simply, appreciation. It seems that the two noteworthy directors of the music department, Mr. Percy Ironmonger and Mr. William Tew, are endowed not only with the coaching talents of the Physical Ed, Dept., but also the efficiency of the academic directoral staff. Each year the Tabb High Music groups receive honors and recognition, continuing to build their already respected reputation. Mrs. Sherry Hodges, William and Mary; Cheerleaders Mr. Percy Ironmonger, Shenandoah Conservatory of Music, W. Virginia; Band Mrs. Mary Ellen Neale, Mary Washington College; Art Club, Junior Class Mr. William Tew, Duke University, N.C.; Chorus Mr. Peter Pugh, William and Mary; Art Club The painting of an impressive wall mural by the art classes caused a ferment at Tabb. Everyone came to admire the tremendous work of art that extended across the entire length of the room. Soon, another mural was requested for the chorus room. Student talent has found another constructive outlet. 122 MUSIC. ART — FACULTY

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Math Department Strives for Better Communication The math department strives to provide each student with the basic mathematical skills needed to get a job or to continue his formal education. In greater detail, the math depanment tries to meet three different mathematical needs of three different types of math students. First, the mathematical program for the non-academic student should be prartical and provide him with the basic math skills necessary for employment. Second, the program for the academic student should include both the theoretical and applied fields and prepare the student for further mathematics courses as they relate to other professional fields. Third, the program for the gifted student should be rigorous and include both the theoretical and applied fields. Mr. Jeffrey W. Williams, North Carolina Central University; Varsity Baseball, Assistant Football Coach Mrs. Margaret Freeman, Randolph-Macon Woman’s College 1 ii ' ! MATH DEPT. 121

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Down to Earth — Students Study the Very Basics of Survival Here at Tabb, Home Economics includes much more than frying an egg or hemming a skirt Students are offered courses in design, interior decorating, tailoring and many other novelties In one class, students design, fit, and sew their own outfits. In addition to skills as these, students study nutrition, family life, and other channels in the area of Homemaking. Mrs. Brenda Higgs, East Carolina University; FHA Mrs. Laverne Jones, Hampton Institute; FHA Mrs. Emily Anderson, Bridgewater College 9f udenfs 9tep Up fo Responsibilifies The NJROTC Unit at Tabb High School commenced this year with a total of 142 cadets, an increase of 60 over the previous year. Of the 142, there were 23 girls in the unit. The subjects covered in the three year course of instruction are many and varied, ranging from the study of the stars to the ships at sea. Primary emphasis is placed on the development of leadership and awareness of responsibility to country and to each other; primary objective being the development of the cadet into a responsible citizen, ready to take his her place in the world. Capt. John Wells, U.S. Navy Academy; NJROTC Rifle Team, NJROTC Drill Team, NJROTC Club Chief Claude Kirkland, U.S. Navy; NJROTC Drill Team, NJROTC Rifle Team Mrs. Higgs instructs students in the art of cookery Mrs. LaVerne Jones chats amiably with her students during class One always ready with a smile is Mrs. Emily Anderson Chief Kirkland instructs students in naval science Captain Wells is known to most non-ROTC students as a distinguished-looking man with a bit of mystery about him. 123