Western Alamance High School - We Hi Wa Yearbook (Elon, NC)

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The Faculty Creates Enthusiasm MR. DAVID THOMPSON A familiar face in the physics and math department is Mr. David Thompson. He teaches classes in algebra, geometry, and one class in physics; he is also an assistant coach of the Mighty Warriors. Mr. Thompson received his A. B. from Catawba College, having a double major in math and physics. MISS JANE POINTER Another new member of the Western faculty is Miss Jane Pointer. With her duties of teaching sophomore English, Miss Pointer is the advisor of the J. V. Cheerleaders and is a fresh¬ man sponsor. Miss Pointer received her A. B. from Elon College. MRS. SUE NEWSOME Along with her duties of teaching home economics and family life, Mrs. Sue Newsome is an advisor of the Future Homemakers of America. She is a junior sponsor and in the spring contri¬ butes much to the planning of the Junior-Senior Prom. Mrs. Newsome received her B. S. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 22

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And Others Participate In Student Activities. MRS. HELEN GILLIAM Mrs. Helen Gilliam, who is an instructor in business edu¬ cation at Western, teaches the usual commercial courses plus a special personal typing course. She is a sophomore sponsor. Mrs. Gilliam received her B. S. in secretarial administra¬ tion from Queens College and High Point College. MR. HARVEY SOUTHERN Another of the new members of the Western faculty this year is Mr. Harvey Southern. He is in charge of the Distribu¬ tive Education program and is a freshman sponsor. Mr. Southern received his B. S. in business education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he also did graduate work. MR. EDDIE HARRIS The new member of Western’s music department is Mr. Eddie Harris. A native of Cary, Mr. Harris attended the Cary High School where he was a member of the band for eight years. He is now a senior at Elon College and a member of the Alpha Pi Delta fraternity. Mr. Harris hopes to receive his A. B. in music education this spring; he plans to do graduate work after several years of teaching. MRS. EVELYN TERRELL Mrs. Evelyn Terrell spends much of her time preparing for her French and college-bound English classes. In her spare time, she helps keep the French Club and the Student Council at their best. As a junior sponsor, she contributes much time to the production of the Junior-Senior Prom each spring. Mrs. Terrell received her A. B. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 21

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And School Spirit Among The Students. MR. LARRELL FORBIS One of the newcomers to the Western teaching staff this year is Mr. Larrell Forbis. He coaches the Mighty Warriors in varsity basketball and J. V. football; he instructs classes in biology and U. S. History. Mr. Forbis received his A. B. in physical education from Catawba College. MRS. MARTHA KING Since Mrs. King was graduated with the class of 1966 from Elon College, she is new here at Western. She majored in English, which she teaches here, and minored in Spanish and home economics. Her chief hobbies are reading, sewing, and sports of all kinds. MR. J. W. BUSICK A member of the science department at Western is Mr. J. W. Busick. He in¬ structs classes in physical science and biology and is a sophomore sponsor. Mr. Busick received his B. S. from North Carolina State University. One of his favorite expressions is, I don’t believe you! 23