Worthy High School - Choo Choo Yearbook (Saltville, VA)

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Dallas Brown, A. B. Lenoir Rhyne College Biolog) ' Mrs. An ne Catron, A.B. , M.Ed. Wittenburg University University of Virginia Advance Chemistry and Physics Mrs. Arme Duncan, B. S. Madison College General Science and Chemistry Mrs. Lois Rector, B.S. Radford College Science and English New Course Added to Science Dept. Certainly people need to be familiar with fundamental principles of science in order to understand the highly tech¬ nical world today. This basic knowledge was just what the science students of R. B. Worthy acquired. Courses in chemistry, biology, and two levels of general science were offered. In addi¬ tion, the Olin Chemical Corporation sponsored special two-hour courses in advanced chemistry and physics. In the newest course in the science de¬ partment (Science Research), students were concerned primarily in developing individual projects. Members of Senior Science class, Rodney Farris, Roger Hogston and Wesley McCready, are shown working on their individual projects. Barry Chapman, an advanced chemistry, students, points out the titration apparatus to Grayson Ward and David McCready on a tour of the lab. 18

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Helen Callihan, B.S. Longwood College Government and History Harry Johnson, B. S. , M. S. Carson-Newman College University of Tennessee History Robert McCoy, B.S., M.Ed. Virginia Polytechnical Institute William and Mary College Geography and Economics Don Smith, B. A. Emory and Henry College Seventh Grade History Mr. McCoy explains the principles of a parabolic mirror to geography students. Social Studies Broadened Outlook UPPER: Miss Callihan ' s government class views one of many film strips on current events. LOWER: U.S. History students under Mr. Smith study for upcoming test. The social studies classes of R. B. Worthy High this year have included courses in United States History, World Geography, Economics, World History, and United States and Virginia Govern¬ ment. The students have not only studied about the past, but also about the present. Besides very informative courses, the students have had debates, discussions, guest speakers, and have taken field trips to broaden their knowl¬ edge. Since the war in Viet Nam has in¬ volved the United States, the classes have discussed and debated on the war and have learned why the United States should fight in this war. The students of R. B. Worthy High School could not have broadened their knowledge so much if it had not been for the very skilled teaching staff we have had this year in the Social Studies department. 17

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I i I i Mrs. R. Catron, Mrs. B. McCready, Mrs. R. McCready and Mrs. B. Harris prove to be an asset to the school. We Depended on an Efficient Staff Although we seldom thought about it, the staff performed essential tasks. They were on the job long before we arrived and stayed until after we left to insure that we had the best conditions to study under. They prepared a nourishing lunch for us. They also brought us to school and took us home. Our school could not have functioned without the efforts of a dedicated staff - -to them we owe many thanks . Bus drivers -- Pat Hayden Mr. J. T. Breedlove Mr. Chapman are always willing to assist the students at Worthy. Mr. F. Harris, Mr. M. Hunt and h4r. O. Hunt work diligently to keep the school looking its best. I 19