Yazoo City High School - Mingo Chito Yearbook (Yazoo City, MS)

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Mathematics MR. KENNETH W. BUCKLEY. Mathematics and Counselor, M.A., Miss. Southern MRS. GEORGE CLARK, Mathematics, B.A., Long- wood, Virginia MR. LESLIE C. CLARK. Mathematics and Coach, B.S., Miss. Southern Students at YHS realize the importance of obtaining a substantial background in modern math. The courses offered here range from general math to second year algebra. Our program provides strong foundations in the processes which are fundamental to our modern scientific, commercial, industrial, and social systems. In all of the math courses we are instructed by competent teachers. Math continues to be stressed as basic to the Junior Ben Darby, Sophomore Betty Mood, and Freshman Jerry Davis seem to be spending their recess studying. Since one can’t accomplish much at recess these three soon learned to do their homework at home. improvement of modern civilization. Has Johnny mastered the art of reading the slide rule? Let’s hope so! It’s really funny to see these Juniors failing tests because they used a slide rule for their answers and didn't know how to use them. While Mrs. Watson reviews the grades on report cards the girls proudly compare A’s and B’s. The looks of the boys show utter amazement and despair. 19

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Science MRS. NETTIE FERRIS—Science, B.S., Belhaven College MR. GEORGE RICHARDSON—Chemistry, Phys- ics; Masters, Graduate work, Univ. of Mississippi, Univ. of Utah MRS. NAOMI D. ROBERDS, Biology, B.S., MSCW There are many advantages for scientifically minded students to advance in their chosen field at Yazoo High. Courses range from general science to the highly com- plex courses of biology, chemistry, and physics. In general science the freshmen and sophomores cover the exciting field of science, from what makes a tree grow to how an engine runs. The biology classes are undertaking unforgettable experiments and investigations in their observation and disecting. Unearthly smells have begun to creep from the chem- istry lab as the pupils become carried away in their combining of the 101 chemical elements. They have by now realized that their experiments sometimes end in unbelievable surprises. The physics classes concentrate on the science of matter and energy. They have had some lively class discussions and many interesting speakers. Besides these courses the students have a chance to enjoy many other fields of science that one would want to work in, including our famous science club. “Is this wiggly creature with the green spot an Euglena or an Amoeba?” De Graeber, a fortunate biologist, was able to use one of the electric microscopes in the lab. “Don't you know better than to point that burner at me!” shouts “Uncle George” to one of his most “dangerous physics students, David James. Chemistry students had their first ex- periences with bunsun burners when they con- ducted lab experiments. 18

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Social Studies MR. HILL DAVIDSON, Social Studies, B.A., LL.B., Univ. of Texas MISS MARGARET HESTER, Social Science, History, Counselor, and Coach, B.A., MSCW MR. DeWITT MASSEY, History and Social Sci- ence, M.A., Miss. College MRS. C. D. WILLIAMS, History, B.A., Blue Mountain, Graduate Study, Univ. of Alabama The principles of our country and others were im- pressed in the minds of YHS students through the various fields of social studies. In the student’s freshman year, he studied Mississippi history and civics. In American history, the students began their study with Lief Ericson and continued to present events in order to learn more about America and her relation with other countries. World history, economics, and govern- ment were choices of the upperclassmen. A YHS gradu- ate has the opportunity to learn about the past and present of our state, nation, and world through these six fields of social studies. “Ah ha, another perfect paper. I must really be a good teacher.” Miss Gandy, a mid-term addition to the faculty, brought more pep and sparkle into the halls of YHS. Miss Hester goes over the duties of sheriff with Wayne Finley, Susie Nicholas and Haley Barbour, County Government candidates. During “I certainly don't think I'll ever be in need of the first semester, students participate in an election of county and another map,” declares Mr. Massey in the midst city officers who will attend County Government day. of a discussion of Europe and the USA. 20