West Forsyth High School - Cronus Yearbook (Clemmons, NC)

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' e -.. .Nei -N ,p T 'T' F00 CLOSE FOR COMFORT: Eddie Arend, Deana Dillard, Jeff Bietel, Tammy McLaurine, and lohn Deane, students in sixth period, concentrate as This mobile unit served as Mrs. Eckard's first perma- nent classroom in her three years here. She previous- ly traveled from room to room between each period. Photo By Rob Harris H Q! J .5 x. A ug.. ,il f W-'Ei hx I . X Q, X . lb, ' ' sk Bm--HmmSi-IIFTING A ND Si-IUFFLING ey man. Don't push me in the rain. Watch where you're going. Look at that teacher pushing hat buggy. She's gotta carry all her hooks. These are comments heard as stu- lents elbowed their way to class. Over-crowding was a problem again this fear. There were approximately 100 more :tudents than last year. Some classrooms mad up to 42 students, one health class :ven had 58. Larry Hayes a senior, commented, I was in the health class that had 58 stu- ients. There were a lot of problems, but it was fun because I got switched to IROTCY' After thinking about it for a noment, he realized a problem, I really needed the unit of health. Of the ninety-seven teachers at West, twelve had to float , Those teachers car- ried their supplies from class to class. Some did not even have their own class- room space for books and supplies. Mrs. Sally Ferrell, a math teacher, thought about her experiences. When I first began to float, I had a feeling of not belonging. That feeling soon passed, and it is just a part of my routine now to travelf' Hopefully, help is on the way. By 1991 the school board predicted that they will have added another building. Perhaps then trailers would not have to be used for any class. Last year ten trailers were eliminat- ed. In place of the trailer, a new gym, 800 to 900 square feet of science and shop space, two health rooms, and a classroom building were added. Mr. Newton conveyed his enthusiam about the new science addition. The addi- tion nearly doubled the space in my class- room, thus allowing for a complete lab set- up with the sinks, water, gas and electricity, which was not available before. This makes it easier for a science teaching situation. Most of the students and staff are en- during the inconvenience of growing pains without complaint. They know that all the waiting will be worthwile. Eventually, ade- quate space and excellent facilities for teaching and learning will be avaiable. Learning Facilitiesf57 Q X

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l 1 ELBOW ROOM: Jason Craft works on a project in shop class. He is making a Candlestick holder for Christmas in his sixth period class taught by Mr. Van Williams. Expansion of the shop area made every- one's job a little easier. MOVIN' ON: Mr. John Ashburn carries books and records for teaching his Spanish class. He also taught science and moved from room to room for each class. Mr. Ashburn was one of eleven teachers that traveled between classrooms each day. 2 Q 5 f 7 A . aff: 1 - 3 3 , 21,4 ' I 1 , . fe if lu... Photo by Frank Samuelson 56fAcademics WR- WS, as Photo by Rob Har 11 X. Photo by Rob Ha SIGN OF THE TIMES: As new classroom buildings were added, trailers gradually disappeared from the campus. ln 1984 there were 26 mobile classes. Now the number is I6. Mr. Jerry Peoples keeps this sign hanging on a door inside his office as a reminder of what was. The sign was made for him by Mr. Ray Bell and Mr. Ed Suggs as a joke.

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A RARE COMBINATION: Andy Mueller, Leanne Emery, Donna Todd, Nicole Schram, Mr. Louis Newton, Beth Moody, Kelly Cox, and Mary Sue I-FIC By: Erin Barkley eyond the walls of West Forsyth, there are many exciting and educa- tional activities going on. Excellent opportunities and explorations await stu- dents who seek them. Discovering the underwater world of the Bahamas seems like an exciting way to learn biology. Twenty five biology stu- dents in the Forsyth County Schools went. Seven of whom were from West. Donna Todd described the trip. We had class every night and studied plant and animal life and the stars. One day we went to a Barrier Reef, and went snorkel- ing. We saw all kinds of fish, plant and coral life - we even chased a Barracuda fa type of fishj. We learned a lot. It's really worth goinglv The students flew to their destination and stayed in a cabin that was very close to the shore for nine days. Nicole Schram, a freshman, said, I loved it! - Everybody should get to do it. I saw things I never knew existed. Every year, a group of students travel to Washington, for a week of meeting face 58 f Extended Activities Brookshire combine the thrill of being in the Baha- mas with an in-depth study of Marine Biology. These eight students were among the group of twenty-live XID TIT! N to face the people who operate our govern- ment explained Mrs. Binkley. Close Up students see representatives from each branch of government and their own Con- gressman. Many students who have at- tended the Close Up program agree that it is an excellent opportunity to ask questions and learn about their government. Governor's School is a special school for selected students who have been initially nominated at their home school. It is a great honor to be nominated from your school- competition is tough,', said Mrs. Twiggs. According to their talent and achieve- ment, the students can choose their area of study. Possibilities range from academics, drama, choral music, and dance. Most students never have the opportuni- ty for such extensive field studies. Yet many are exposed to some unique situa- tions closer to school. When teachers an- nounce a field trip, students immediately start looking forward to venturing beyond their familiar classrooms. Mrs. Waters took her Interior Design classes to the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts to see different periods Mr. Louis Newton that went from the Winston-SalemfForsyth County Schools to soak up some sunshine and knowledge from January 23 to February 2. 'I' U I F of furniture from the early Pilgrim period to the Classical period and the Modern period. Mrs. Burris also took her tenth grade Academically Gifted English class to the Wake Forest University Library for re- search. Many A.G. classes were required to do a thesis paper on a particular topic. Mrs. Burris feels that It's good experi- ence for them to learn how to use a library. Another way of getting beyond Titan Turf was to bring in guest speakers. These speakers shared their first hand experi- ences, often creating enough interest to perk up students. When someone comes to our class and talks about their experiences it makes it more meaningful. So we definitely need more,', said Kelli Ketner. These opportunities were given to stu- dents to gain their own first-hand experi- ence. Situations that extended the class- room in these ways made education more pertinent to students. The Titan turf has extended beyond the walls of West Forsyth.