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

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Dissecting a worm helps Allen Crowder to study its simple digestive system. Experimenting in Chem Study fascinates Robie Magruder. Laslo Balint and Jimmy Lawrence discuss mechan- ical advantage. 27

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David Turner Wins First Place In Science Fair Miss Dorothy Spencer uses the green house to aid in the teaching of botany to her students who listen curiously. Under the leadership of Mrs. Mary Williams, the Science Department has greatly improved the use of the laboratory in each branch of science. Chemistry has been replaced by Chem-Study, a new method of teaching where the students use experimentation in the lab as their basic method of learning. MR. ROBERT COOKE Carson-Newman College, B.A., Science, Sophomore Class. MRS. ALPHA LIVINGSTON Mary Washington Col- lege, B.S., Science. MRS. MARY MINOZZI Mary Washington Col- lege, B.S., Science, Freshman Class. MISS JOY O ' BRYAN Radford College, B.S., Biology. The Science Fair, sponsored by the department and the Phy-Bi-Chem Club, inspired students to build projects rang- ing from refrigerators to computers. David Turner ' s seismo- graph received the Best in the Fair award. Other students receiving first place prizes were Tom Owen, Calvin Wilburn, and Mac Phillips. MRS. JEAN SADLER Westhampton College, B.S., Physics, Advanced Science. MISS DOROTHY SPENCER Longwood College, B.S., Biology. MISS DOROTHY THOMPSON Madison College, B.S, Biology. MRS. MARY WILLIAMS Immaculate College, B.A., Chemistry, Phy-Bi- Chem. 26

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Young Educator Receives Coveted Yearly Award MR. JAMES WILLIAMS R.PJ., B.S., University of Virginia, M.Ed., Driver Education, Safety Coun- cil. MR. EDMUND KARPUS Wake Forest College, B.S., Health and Physical Education, Football and Baseball Coach. MRS. SARAH MICK Longwood College, B.S., Health and Physical Edu- cation, Girls ' Varsity Club, Girls ' Varsity Bas- ketball. MISS JEAN MUIR Lynchburg College, B.A., Health and Physical Edu- cation, Girls ' J.V. Basket- ball, Softball, Assists with Girls ' Varsity Club. MR. ROBERT ODENWELDER University of Arizona, B.S., Health and Physical Education, J.V. Football, Basketball. MR. JACK WESTFALL Concord College, B.S., Health and Physical Edu- cation, Boys ' Varsity Club, Track Coach, Assistant Football Coach. MR. MARK HUGHES Southern Illinois Univer- sity, B. Mus. Ed., M.M., Band. MRS. CAROLE MOORE College-Conservatory of Music of Cincinnati, B.S., Choral Music, Chorus. In addition to their regular instruction, physical education classes included a gun safety course and bowling instruction. Students received driver training in the classroom and be- hind the wheel to familiarize them with as many driving situations as possible. Practice reaps benefits for the Band and Chorus as was demonstrated in the presentation of the Spring Concerts. The music of both proved to be exceptional. Both groups under the fine leadership of Mrs. Carol Moore and Mr. Mark Hughes concentrated on presenting a more varied program which included selections from popular musicals of today, along with old-time favorites. Chester Jaycees select Mrs. Sarah Jane Mick as Outstanding Young Girl physical education classes learn coordination and grace through 28