Waynesboro High School - Skyline Yearbook (Waynesboro, VA)

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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

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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

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Mr. John Brown contemplates the volume and the quality of an aspiring young debater’s delivery. Inquiry approach yields higher social dividends The subject of war demanded complete analysis as a new topic approach was utilized in history classes. Prejudices and the American attitude assumed increased emphasis as students learned to recognize the blight of man’s ignorance. Current unrest and growing riots became topics for buzz-group discussions by future citizens. Attending a national social studies conference during Thanksgiving, Mr. Powell and Mrs. White were able to hear leading authorities expose the practical approaches that should be used in the modern classroom. Quality education saw a different method being presented to teachers. Casually perched on a desk, voluble Mr. Powell delves once more into the realm of unique historical lore. 30