Valdosta High School - Sandspur Yearbook (Valdosta, GA)

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JOE H. WILSON, left, and CHARLES GREENE discuss a subject in a WEEKLY NEWS REVIEW. Mr. Wilson, who has attended South Georgia Junior College and Cameron Junior College, received his B.S. in economics from VSC. He teaches civics and coaches boys' basketball and junior varsity football. Mr. Greene, Hi-Y advisor, received his B.S. in education from VSC. He teaches civics and world history and coaches football, boys' junior varsity basketball, and track. BILL BENNETT, who has attended Stetson University, received his B.S. in physical education from Florida State University and his M.Ed. from the University of Georgia. He teaches American government, economics. United States history, and driver's education. He coaches football and tennis. MRS. WILLIAM WISENBAKER asks Jimmy Cox if he has his homework. Mrs. Wisenbaker, who received her A.B. in his- tory from VSC, teaches United States history, world history, and business English. She is the advisor of the Student Council. 16

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Bunny Bridges and Hiram Wilkinson, United States history students, keep abreast of recent happenings by reading the AMERICAN OBSERVER. Teach Current History Newspapers, the AMERICAN OB- SERVER and the WEEKLY NEWS RE- VIEW, are used to teach history in the making. They present information about such happenings as the Cuban crisis, the Common Market debates, and the threats of world Communism. While all students are required to take United States history during their junior year, they must have two other credits in history for graduation. Civics, world history, American government, economics, Bible and journalism are of- fered. Most sophomores take world his- tory; seniors often choose Old Testa- ment history or economics. Film strips, reference books, and tel- evision are available to supplement these courses. MRS. HERCHEL HAM ILL explains a Bible verse to Billy Lindstrom. Mrs. Hamill, who attended the Atlanta Division of the University of Georgia, received her A.B. in social studies from Tift College. She teaches Bible and English II. 15

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Miss Mary Lou Minchew, a student teacher; Mrs. Brown; and Mrs. Hamill relax during their free period. Teachers Form Diverse Group Alike in job preparation and dedica- tion to boys and girls, teachers at VHS differed in personality, age, and outside interests. Some were young—just out of college. Others had years of teaching ex- perience. Below, on her way to class, Mrs. Moody speaks to Coach Roland, the teacher on hall duty. Left, Randolph, Mr. Sloan's French poodle, makes an occasional visit to the chemistry lab. 17