Waynesboro High School - Skyline Yearbook (Waynesboro, VA)

Page 32 text:

V 1. — c I In her characteristically vigorous manner, Mrs. White recounts her intriguing periences in Tel Aviv. War activities change with new topic emphasis Educational television supplemented existing meth¬ ods used in the Social Studies Department. Programs concerning a history of the American Negro allowed students a more thorough view of national heritage. Visual aids broadened scope. A new inquiry approach in the senior government and economics course provided a different concept of federal policies and systems. Comparison techniques gave students a better knowledge of other governmental ideologies. The return of Mr. David Powell as department head yielded a more intense awareness of novel approaches being made throughout the national scene. Geographical games enhanced student enjoyment of international knowledge. To boost student involvement, social studies teachers presented current themes with a novel appearance. A national Presidential election activated the polls. Mr. Knicely and Jerry Bradley discuss the causes and effects of the Battle of Quebec. 28

Page 31 text:

Attempting to demonstrate proper articulation to her students, Mrs. Hecker places the emphasis on the second syllable. Action-loving English teachers forge ahead As the only department enrolling every student at WHS, the English section continues to combine quality with quantity in efforts toward the all-round English education. New teachers Mrs. Balthis and Mrs. Flora quickly adapted to the system of continuity which makes the transition from year to year smoother if not easier. The involvement of English teachers in WHS activities gives students living proof that the subject attracts action-loving people, contrary to the former drab image. Among them, they sponsored the newspaper, Keyettes, Spirit Squad, coach football and golf, produced the musical West Side Story, represented the American Field Service, and captured the title of “Waynesboro’s Outstanding Young Educator.’’ Tapping on the podium to emphasize a point, Mrs. Balthis impresses upon seniors the importance of literature. 27

Page 33 text:

Amidst piles of books and reams of paper, Mrs. Chiostergi prepares the day’s lessons. With a flourish of his hands, Mr. Warren Coleman ex¬ plains another baffling enigma. One of many innovations in the History Department, ETV serves as an integral part in the teaching of history. 29