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1974 Class Roster
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1974 Memories
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FACULTY AND 
ACADEMICS 

DR. VITO J. MORLINO 
   Following in the footsteps of great Wilson names such as Robert L. Sweeney, Robert W. Allen and Jack Ryder, one finds a very ambitious Vito J. Morlino. Dr. Morlino has spent an amazing 31 of his 37 years connected with the school system, ranging from the year he attended elementary school until the present time where he serves as our principal, in his second year. Virginia Commonwealth University, the Medical College of Virginia, Cradock High School and I.C. Norcom High School were very fortunate in having such a dedicated man on their faculty, as is Woodrow Wilson. 
   Outside of school, Dr. Morlino belongs to a number of professional organizations including Sigma Xi, the Virginia Education Association and the Portsmouth Education Association, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals. When asked what he does in his spare time, he jokingly replied, “What spare time??” He does, nevertheless, coach Little League football and is involved in his church activities. 
    Dr. Morlino was very much pleased with the enthusiasm 
and eagerness to begin work that the students and faculty displayed as they prepared to start a new school year. He feels that the hard work and success that was demonstrated last year was definitely reflected on this year. Dr. Morlino is prepared along with the support of the student body and faculty, to keep Woodrow Wilson No. 1. 
Dr. Morlino cheers the team to victory. 
Dr. Morlino congratulates students on their fine behavior.
MR. HORACES
SAVAGE 

   Mr. Horace S. Savage, assistant principal in charge of pupil personnel, served his third year at Woodrow Wilson and his 22nd in the Portsmouth School System. Mr. Savage began his teaching career at Norcom and has taught several subjects including history, general science, 
physics, and Driver Education. He also coached the Greyhounds to a state football championship in 1960 and a runner-up trophy in 1967. 
Mr. Savage goes over the suspension list with Mrs. Ivey.
Our dependable assistant principal is hard at work. 
MR. DAVID W. 
JOYNER 

   Our assistant principal in charge of instruction, Mr. David W. Joyner, served his first year at Wilson with this title. Last year he was an administrative aid, and when Mr. William Saunders left Wilson to work for another school system, Mr. Joyner filled the position. Mr. Joyner, however, is not new to Wilson. He came here in 1962 and has taught physics, trigonometry, geometry, algebra, and general math, and he also coached the tennis team. 
   Mr. Joyner was very pleased with the unified student body this year, and he attributes the unification to the desire of the students to become the leading school in Portsmouth in all phases of school life. 
PONDEROUS DECISIONS FACE WILSON 
FACULTY IN DAILY ROUTINES 
Elizabeth A. Blandford 
College of William and Mary; B.S.; M. of Ed. 
Catherine Luville Woodhouse 
New York University; B.S.; M.A. 
Gertrude F. Anderson; B.S., 
Athletic Board 
Charlotte Anne Beale 
College of William and Mary; B.A.; M.A.; M. Ed. 
Mrs. Dale Rogerson 
Secretary
GUIDANCE 
Myrtle R. Jones 
New York University; B.S.; M.A.
OFFICE AND CLERICAL STAFF 
Sandra Sledge - library clerk
Barbara Ivey - secretary
Mamie Brett - secretary
Jean Corey - librarian
Elizabeth Miller - treasurer
Bettie Costner - secretary
WILSON STAFF MEMBERS 
    PERFORM VARIOUS JOBS 
Forty cents, please. 
Preparation for Wilson Big Boys.
"Bubble, bubble toil and trouble."
Mrs. Henderson gives annual check-up. 
Mr. Morgan checks heating system. 
ENGLISH 

   The English Department of Woodrow Wilson High School con- centrates its efforts toward improving the composition of our sophomores, juniors and seniors, while freshmen are indoctrinated in a new approach to grammar. In addition, reading skills are strengthened by all freshmen and sophomores who spend many weeks in the Reading Room. Drama, forensics, and the school newspaper—the extra-curricular offerings in the department—provide an outlet for students with special talents in these areas. 

CREATIVE WRITING 

  This course offers practice for students who enjoy and are talented in expressing themselves creatively in the various forms of literature. 

JOURNALISM 

  Students receive instruction in all phases of newspaper production, getting practice in the skills of writing, lay-out, and complete production. 
Once upon a time . . . 
PUBLIC SPEAKING 

  Students receive individual attention and instruction in speech preparation and delivery, as well as parliamentary procedure, group discussion, debate, radio and television. 

DRAMA I & II 

The course offers instruction in acting and play production as well as the history of the theatre, radio, and television. 
Kim learns the fundamentals of journalism. 
Gary’s attitude is showing! 
One of our new English books.
"Wouldn't they let you sit in class?"
A student contemplates his notebook.
Drama students have to save their pennies.
A peaceful moment. 
MATHEMATICS 

   The Math Department offers a comprehensive range of all 
types of mathematics from General Math to Mathematical Analysis. Depending on the individual’s ability and interest, he may take math courses designed to help him with everyday living or he may take academic math courses which are primarily designed for those students who will enter college. Whatever route each student chooses to take, the math department will try to provide him with the math he needs to realize his goal. 

CONSUMER MATH 

 Course designed for students who have ability in mathematics but do not desire academic math. It is the mathematics of everyday living. 

SENIOR MATH 

  This course is the last chance for some students to learn the arithmetic which is needed in order for them to be able to make wise decisions in this area. 

ALGEBRA I & II

  These two courses are the foundation courses for all future 
academic mathematics. 

GEOMETRY 

  Foundation course for Advanced Algebra-Trig and also designed to teach students to think logically. 

ADVANCED ALGEBRA-TRIG 

The foundation for Analysis. 

ANALYSIS 

   This course enables a student to keep-up in College Calculus where the pace is rapid. It is a combination and review of all academic mathematic courses. 
Kim leads the class in Analysis.
Frances studies her Trig.
NO WAY! 
This triangle is similar to this triangle.
SCIENCE 

PHYSICAL SCIENCE 

  Physical Science is designed to build a conceptual understanding of the structure of matter and the nature of energy through laboratory experiences and class discussions. 

BIOLOGY 

   Biology is a laboratory and lecture course to help the stu- dent get a better understanding of living things and life processes. 
Mr. Fuller practices his A, B, C's.
CHEMISTRY 

  Chemistry attempts to give the student a better understanding of energy as related to the structure of matter. 

PHYSICS

   Physics is a course planned to help the student build up a better understanding of the forces of nature as related to physical and energy changes. 
Alonzo studies his science. 
"My Gosh . . . "
Mark looks for roaches. 
Physics is so much fun . . . 
U.S. AND VIRGINIA 
GOVERNMENT 

  U.S. and Virginia Government is a study of the structure and the functions of federal, state, and local governments and, additionally, of comparative governments.

SOCIAL STUDIES 

 The Social Studies courses deal with the way governments function, how the present has evolved from the past, and the relationships between various groups of people. These courses are valuable in that they teach the student basic concepts of the development of nations in the hope that he will better understand our complex society. 

WORLD GEOGRAPHY 

  World Geography is a study of man’s relationship to his 
environment. 

WORLD HISTORY 

   World History is a survey course dealing primarily with the moving forces, influences, and contributions of principal world cultures, past and present. 
This is so much fun..
SOCIOLOGY  

 Sociology students study group relationships and the bene-fits and conflicts which result from them. 

NEGRO HISTORY 

   Negro History is a course dealing with the background, role, and accomplishments of American Negroes. 
U.S. AND VIRGINIA HISTORY 

 U.S. and Virginia History is a course tracing the development of the American nation to the present time and introduces the basic concepts involving the development. 
Elections are studied in Government class. 
To voice opinions is important. 
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 

FRENCH I, I, III, IV 

   The French courses are designed to give students a better under- standing of the culture of another people through the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The later courses place more emphasis on reading and the grammatical structure of the language. 

SPANISH I, II, III, IV 

   The goal of the Spanish courses is primarily to help students gain a better understanding of the Spanish culture through the four basic skills. As in French courses, the later courses emphasize reading, speaking, and the grammatical structure of the language. 
Spanish is very interesting. 
Students have to concentrate on French.
Students listen attentively to their Spanish lesson.
Glenn enjoys reading French.
BUSINESS 

  The Business Department offers practical courses that build the student’s employable skills. These courses prepare the student for jobs in various areas of the business world, jobs such as typist, secretary, or bookkeeper. Also the courses are designed to introduce the student to certain aspects of business contracts. The primary goal of the Business Department is to prepare the student for office employment. 

GENERAL BUSINESS 

   General Business is a practical course which is useful to all students. It covers such things as banking, travel, careers, insurance, and other areas of interest. 

BUSINESS LAW 

   This course explores the major points of business law, including everyday contracts. It deals primarily with how contracts are made and how they effect the student directly. 
Mrs. Cowan really gets her class involved.
Denise checks the board for her assignment. 
Typing can be fun as well as helpful.
TYPING I & II

   The typing courses begin by building the foundation for an employable skill or for personal use. The more advanced course concentrates on the application and solving of type-writing activities most frequently found in an office. 

CLERICAL TYPING I & II

   Clerical Typing is designed to provide a student with the basic knowledges and skills for employment in office related occupations. Clerical Typing II is simply a more advanced course. 

And this is a printing machine.