Taylor County High School - Sampler Yearbook (Perry, FL)

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built was known as Million Dollar High School. When asked about building improvements, Blair Beaty replied, Lockers need to be prettier.. The general opinion of students is that improvements are needed on lockers, restrooms and desks. Although we are conscious of our facilities now, it is the curriculum which has the greatest influence upon our future. Planning now for the future is imperative. Curriculum has changed drastically since 1956. Limited programs with few options were offered to students then. To- day. the choices are so varied that a student may be enrolled in college programs, work full time, or simply study basic courses. With the Taylor County Area Vocational School nearby, students can better prepare themselves for the future. Left-hand page pictures top left Darla Rowell, bottom left Pat Sullivan and Diane Hagan, top right Michael Abercrumbie. bottom right Ruth Ann Brown Right-hand page pictures top newspaper staff, bottom left Lisa Malwitz, bottom middle Ms Curry.

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fAom FOWOA il Many students feel that the curriculum has gotten tougher and they have had to crack down with studying. Results from state and nation wide tests indicate a steady increase in the average scores of our students. This upward progress demonstrates student pride in their studies and their school. Mrs. Iris Dee Walker. Guidance Counselor stated, “I think there is definitely more pride among the students in their academic performance over the last three years. Our test scores are evi- dence of this. Also the majority of the students are more polite and seem to have a genuine feeling for their fellow students.” When asked about the curricu- lum and difficulties of studies, Brenda Benefield, a freshman transfer student replied, ‘‘It is much tougher here than in the school I left. I feel I. am really learning something.” Some students indicated they felt that no real progress had been made and some even stated that apathy toward studying will always be with us. Listening to students’ replies about curriculum made members of the annual staff wonder if the students had changed over the years, the teachers had changed or just what is happening. Coach Lamb related that he feels there is better unity in our school now and that school spirit has improved; however, he feels that student academic abilities are about the same. .According to Mr. Page, Senior Math teacher, the school has shown good overall progress during the past five years. Aca- demically, the students are just as good, but not better than five years ago. These successes can only lead to more evaluation for con- tinued progress. 7