Western Branch High School - Bruin Yearbook (Chesapeake, VA)

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BRUINS TACKLE HOUSE-HOLD CHORES AWAY FROM HOME. Mr. David Sawyer Virginia Polytechnicol Institute; 35. Wood Industry and Technology, General Industrial Arts H Mr. Vernon Tyson East Carolina College; 8.5. Drafting, Mechanical Dfowing Athletic Equipment Manager Bible Club sponsor Mrs. Patricia Todd East Carolina College; 8.5. Home Economics 1, II and IV F.H.A. club sponsor Mrs. Mary Allen Longwood College; 3.5. Home Economics I, II and III Senior F.H.A. club sponsor ,ll, Man, I hope this thing holds together until I get this home!. D.E. club sponsor, Bookroom With everything from triple layer cakes to wooden replicas of the famous Playboy Bunny, the Industrial Arts Department enjoyed a year of develop- ment under ideal surroundings. Drafting and Design students work- ed under the able leadership of Mr. Vernon Tyson, while Shop classes were handled by Mr. David Sawyer and Mr. Bernard Griffin. The students took ad- vantage of the new equipment made available. Finished wares from both Manual Arts and Industrial Arts De- partments were on display during the year in trophy cases throughout the school. Exotic aromas filled the halls of Western Branch as future housewives, under the guidance of Mrs. Todd, pre- pared meals of notable taste. These young homemakers of tomorrow were not only learning cooking, but sewing, child care and other tasks to equip them for future domestic life. Mr. Bernard Griffin Hampton Institute; 8.5. Industrial Arts Mr. Elmer Martin University of New York; 35., MS. I.C.T. I and II Business Coordinator, V.I.C.A. Adviser Mr. Edward Welsh Virginia Polytechnicol Institute; B.S. Distributive Education and Supplyroom advisor 33

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. Mr. Ralph Shumaker East Carolina University; BS. University of Illinois; M.S. Bond FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT ENCOURAGES CREATIVITY The Fine Arts Department at Western Branch played a vital portlin everyday school life. The band inspired school spirit at pep rallies from the beginning of the year. Playing at foot- ball games and in concerts, the band always put on a good show. Talent was also reflected in the Chorus, whose voices could be heard practicing diligently every morning be- fore school. The musical assemblies and performances kept the singirig Bruins busy. The Art Department kept its stu- dents working twice as hard with ideas pooled by the Art teachers. The halls and showcases of W.B.H.S. were never livelier as when Art students expres- sed themselves with paint, sculptures, or other media. In circumspect, Band, Chorus, and Art students used their talents to capa- city and paved the way for future Western Branch artists. Mr. Dennis Price East Carolina College! 8.5., M.M. Choral Music Mrs. Edith Franklin College of William and Mary; B.S., M.S. Art 7, I, II, III, and IV Mrs. Ruth Garrison Longwood College; BA. Art 7, 8, and l

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John Wilkins and Dennis Wood strike the keys with their nimble fingers. Mrs. Brenda Lowey Old Dominion College; B.S. Typing ll, Personal Typing, V.O.T. MODERN EQUIPMENT PROVIDES EMPHASIS FOR JOB PREPARATION. Eenie, Meenie, Minie, Moe, where did that key go? This phrase found itself being used over and over by students taking Typing l. The stu- dents were not only able to study General Business and Typing; but also were able to choose from a variety of electives, such as Shorthand and Book- keeping. Under the Business Depart- ment's program, those wishing to ac- quire more skill could either work in the afternoon or take extra classes. Fortunately for the students, a large selection of office machines and type- writers were obtained to provide them with as much knowledge as possible on job preparation and personal use. Shorthand students could build their speed by practicing with the E.F.I. Lab, 0 modern piece of equipment de- signed to dictate materials to the pupil at speeds according to their ability. This type of practice prepared the stu- dents for jobs that the future may bring. Mike Rooks circles his mistakes while Bill Hewitt proof reads. 34 Mrs. Linda Thomas Old Dominion College; 8.5. Bookkeeping, Shorthand, General Business and Recordkeeping H.l. Wiliet Tri'-Hi-Y Sponsor Miss Linda Hollowell Madison College; B.S. Personal Typing, Typing I, Business Law Amici Tri-Hi-Y Sponsor