Watauga High School - Musket Yearbook (Boone, NC)

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The math department of Watauga High School consisted of Mrs. Linda Harwood, Mrs. Mary McConnell, Mr. Bill Brown, Mr. J. C. Tester, Mr. Carl Roten, and Mr. James Moore. Math Study Improves Accuracy and Logic The math department strove to give an under- ee oR anes Teer eee class, simplifies a standing of the concepts of basic math, algebra, ae kt cael ie sual geometry, and advanced courses. The logical reason- ing learned through solving equations and proofs helped the students develop organized thought pat- terns. Such aids as slide rules, logarithm tables, protractors, rulers, and compasses were bought by the students because they offered additional assistance in understanding the math courses. Mr. Joel Tester, one of the mathematics instructors, explains an algebra problem to one of his confused students. Ze

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As Carol McNeely signs the cast of Mrs. Mary Elvey, one of the senior English teachers, others wait their turn. Reading skills attained during the freshman and sophomore years lead to greater understanding of the literary works studied by the juniors and seniors. The term papers required by all junior and senior English teachers represented many hard hours of researching, compiling, worrying, and writing, with the end result of a perfect paper. Along with term papers came book reports, oral reports, class discussions, commit- tee work and creative writing. Mrs. Mattie Lou Wilson, Miss Delila Lesley, Mrs. Margaret Agle, Mr. Tommy Poplin, and Miss Kate Peterson, head of the department, undertake the difficult task of teaching juniors and seniors English Mrs. Georgia Yates and Mr. Eugene Byrd comprise Watauga High School’s reading program to achieve proficiency in reading. PH!

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Sciences Encourage Interest in Laws of Nature ae Mr. David Williams, Mr. Glenn Reese, Mrs. Maria Reary, Mr. William Edmisten, Mrs. Patricia Blanton, Mrs. Clare Olander, and Mr. Boyden Atwood were the members of the science department. Mrs. Clare Olander points out the proper procedure and apparatus of a The science department aimed to give the students chemistry experiment to her class during a lab. an understanding of the basic principles, laws, and theories of science and then the practical applica- tions of them. Problem solving and lab experiments gave students the opportunity to learn by logical reasoning of formulas and practical experience in laboratory situations. Two units of science were required for graduation, but many advanced courses were offered to the student who exhibited the ability that was necessary. The function and process of the heart does not seem as difficult when explained in detail by Mr. William Edmisten. Pas)