Winter Haven High School - Wha Hwa Hta See Yearbook (Winter Haven, FL)

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Math and Science Chemistry, Advanced Chem- istry, and Physics students re- ceive from Chester Mann's courses an excellent background in the advanced sciences of our age. Mr. Mann also finds time to sponsor the Key Club. Miss Evelyn Hughes teach- es Biology and Living science and sponsors a girls' service club, the Beacon Club. She is shown feeding one of the experimental animals used in her science classes. MR. ROBERT K. YOUNG Two new teachers in our science department are Mrs. Margaret Ford and Mr. Bill Hampton. For nine years Mrs. Ford has made her home in Florida, coming originally from Ohio. Teaching Biology and Chemistry, she believes that many concepts acquired in science can be applied to everyday life. Mr. Bill Hampton is working in the important field of science. In- troducing sophomore students to high school science, he teaches Biology. Students receive an excellent basic knowledge of Geometry under the guidance of Mr. Robert Young. Taking an active interest in the students' extracurricular activities, he helps with Junior concessions and sponsors the Hi-Y Club. Besides her usual program of Trigonometry, Solid Geometry, and Algebra II., Miss Phyllis Smith is also teaching Introductory Probability and Statistical Inference which her students call Ipsi. As sponsor of the Wha-Ha-Hta-See, Miss Smith devotes time to helping students with this publication. Mr. Theo Saliba teaches Algebra I., Business Math, and Functional Math. He was in charge of the intramural bowling team this year. Mr. john Davidson, who comes from Piedmont, North Carolina, teaches Business Math. He has a number of hobbies including skiing, fishing, and playing chess. MR. THEO SALIBA MR. JOHN DAVIDSON hs... O--.

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MRS. LEE ILA COPELAND MRS. MARIE WHITNEY MRS. DONNA HELEN SCHOPKE MRS. HELEN LANEY Social Studies Social studies provided us with valuable keys to the present. Through knowledge of others, we gain understanding of ourselves. Learning from the experiences of past generations, we develop valuable insight into the problems of today. A person of varied interests, Mrs. Lee Ila Copeland has added her membership on a state social studies board to the long list of her activities. Mrs. Copeland, who teaches Bible history and problems, is shown discussing educational television. This year our annual is dedicated to Mrs. Marie Whitney. Through her courses, students discover the fascinating study of psychology, and in American history, learn more about their heritage. Mrs. Donna Helen Schopke, who teaches World history, works closely with the sophomores as they begin high school. Her guidance has set many students on the road to success. Mrs. Helen Laney is shown pointing out a position on the wall map to her World history classes. Through her instruction the past seems to live for her students. Teaching American history, Mr. james Niswonger helps his 'students learn with the aid of class discussions and illustrations. Teaching summer school at Ohio State University is included among his teaching experiences. Coming here this year from New York, Mr. Paul Raione has already be- come very active in school activities. Stimulating the interest of his Spanish and American history students, he makes learning enjoyable. MR. JAMES NISWONGER MR. PAUL RAIONE ET Page 16

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MRS. CLOYCE THORNTON MISS JUANITA HILTY i X, 1 l, X ' MRS. SARA JOHNSON J yljjijdfjzf . Business Education Mrs. Cloyce Thornton, head of the secretarial department, teaches short- hand and secretarial training. This year for the first time she is sponsor of the Future Teachers of America. Miss Juanita Hilty is shown here helping one of her typing students. Even those not in the business field find typing a useful skill. Mr. Robert Stephenson teaches the business courses of Law, Training, and Salesmanship. He also finds time to help with sports activities and intramurals. Mrs. Sara Johnson is shown directing several of her students in bookkeeping. She guides them through the intricacies of debits and credits. This year Mrs. Johnson organized the Junior Executives Club. H omemaking Mrs. Helen Martin prepares her girls for successful Miss Linda Hunter, who is a native of Barstow, teaches futures as homemakers. She has done an outstanding job home economics. She is sponsor of the new girls' service as sponsor of the Future Homemakers of America. club, the Philos. Drivers' Education Mr. George Sheffield and Coach John Deedrick are in Basketball. Mr. Sheffield, who interned here, returned this charge of the drivers' training department. Besides teach- year as a regular member of our faculty. ing physical education, Coach Deedrick coaches Varsity MRS. HELEN MARTIN MR. JOHN DEEDRICK MISS LINDA HUNTER MR. GEORGE SHEFFIELD l -ao-,,