Thomas Dale High School - Reflector Yearbook (Chester, VA)

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Additional Space and Improved Equipment Students use the new library where research is more effective. Miss Robertson lectures to her world history students. Mrs. Greene demonstrates food preparation to her home economics class.

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on Composition, Spelling, and Vocabulary Donna Wehren reveals her shock as she views the work of Carol Fulton, the hairdresser. Bonnie Trimmer portrays the inanimate hairdryer in the hilarious pantomime given in speech class. Mrs. Myra Crump lectures on the value of English literature. Mrs. Myra Crump, head of the English Department, worked with English and speech teachers to intensify their subject matter. Spelling and vocabulary were stressed on all grade levels. Minimum requirements were set up for composition, which is becoming increasingly important for all students. Teachers were encouraged to promote class discussion through debates and panels. Book reports of various types were required to stimulate interest in con- temporary and classical literature. Increased emphasis was placed on the interpre tation of material so that the students might learn to relate ideas and facts to their own environ- ment. Other activities such as bulletin boards gave individ- uals an opportunity to combine their artistic abilities with their related studies. The memorization of poetry is also particularly important. Many graduates have found that their poetry remains an inspiration for many years. This department ' s job is an important one because it concerns the English language, our media of communica- tion. Regardless of one ' s occupation, it is always necessary to be able to communicate ideas effectively. 19

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Bring Better Results for All Departments Miss Ellen Conyers heads the Social Studies Department which consists of instructors in geography, world history, U. S. history, and government. Such supplementary activities as bulletin boards, group discussions, and films help to make history come alive . The band and the chorus make up T. D. ' s Music Depart- ment. This year Mrs. Carole Moore taught the first music appreciation course to be offered at our school. The band received new instruments which improved the quality of the music. The Home Economics Department saw a tremendous improverflent in the efficiency and quality of its work due to the modernized equipment. This suite of rooms is decorated with beautiful, up-to-date furniture which is both practical and appealing to the eye. Students found that the new library made a great differ- ence in their research and pleasure reading. Mrs. Edna Ochs, librarian, was available during alt class periods to assist students in choosing books. Mrs. Mick enjoys spaghetti prepared by home economics students. Mr. Hughes practices with the band sixth period. Mrs. Moore adjusts robes before a concert. MRS. JEANNE BECKMAN Western Reserve Univer- sity, B. A., World His- tory 10, Tenth Grade Class. MISS ELLEN CONYERS Longwood, B. S., Govern- ment 12, Student Co- operative Association. MRS. JO GATES Radford, B. S., Home Economics I, Future Homemakers of Amer- ica. MRS. ELLA GRANT Hollins, A. B., Social Studies 8, Government 12, Senior Adloyho Club. MRS. JUDITH GREENE Madison College, B. S., Home Economics II, III, IV, Special 12, Future Homemakers of Amer- ica. MR. MARK HUGHES Southern Illinois Univer- sity, B. Mus. Ed., M. M., Band. MRS. CAROLE MOORE College-Conservatory o f M u s i p of Cincinnati, B. S„ Chorus. Choral Music, MRS. EDNA OCHS Madison College, B. S„ Librarian, Library Club. MISS CAROL PHILLIPS Mary Washington, B. A., U. S. History I I, Eleventh Grade Class. MISS MARGY ROBERTSON Madison College, B. S., Geography, World His- tory, Tenth Grade Class. MISS JOYCE RODGERS Mary Washington, B. A., Geography, Daniel Life Club. MRS. RUTH WILDES University of Pittsburgh, B. S. , History I I , Tri- Hi-Y. 21