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The pictures are as represented in the Woodrow Wilson High School, Portsmouth, Virginia yearbook or annual of the year indicated on the page. The Memory pictures may not be complete and pictures and names may have been removed by request of the person involved. Also, it does not offically indicate the year of graduation and/or that the party in question graduated. This section of the website is dedicated to the memories of all alumni and are found in personal items that alumni have saved and were kind enough to allow it to be shared with others. Thank You. If you are not represented in your class, or have other pictures for the memories section you may submit a photo to be added. John “Eddie” Lee ’68.
Wilson Unites Nations
The main goal of the Foreign Language Department was to ensure that students could effectively communicate in a foreign language. Although vocabulary, grammar, etc. were important, the stress was placed on writing, speaking, and understanding. For this reason, audio-visual aids such as tapes and filmstrips played an important part in the learning process.
Correct pronunciation is important in Mrs. Williams’ class. Below, Mrs. Adams puts up a poster concerning the Spanish Language.
Spotlight On Social Studies
Eating lunch in the Social Studies workroom gives Mrs. Falkey extra time to make her lesson plans.
Eighth grade teacher Mr. Smith takes,a minute to glance at the newspaper and talk to Mrs. Powell.
Packed and ready to go, Mrs. Cox can’t wait for the bell to ring.
Socializing is the best part of the day for Mrs. Stephenson and Mrs. Walton.
A conscientious student, Brenda Hartley finishes up a report in the Social Studies workroom.
Getting the point across is Mrs. Oliver’s main objective.
This year the Social Studies Department offered a variety of courses for students. Those Taking World Geography learned how the earth is layed out and how its physical features affect the world’ s activities. World History gave a broad view of the world s history and cultures, while U.S. History presented an in depth study of our country’s history. U.S. History helped students understand how our government, as well as those of other countries, functions. Also offered were Humanities, Black History, and Economics.
A student’s response catches Mrs. Moran’s attention.
Miss Dodd looks over her notes to find the answer to a student’s question.
Mr. Simon’s expresses an interest in Sharon Montague’s work.
The clowns of the Social Studies Department, Mr. Outten and Mr. Roberts, can often be found joking in the Audio-Visual room.
Basic Ingredients
Future homemakers need to become proficient at a number of skills-not just cooking and sewing. They need to learn such skills as child care, meal planning, and efficient home and money management. These and more were the topics dealt with in the Home Economics classes. The goal of the Home Ec. Department was to give students a broad view of the skills needed to run a home efficiently.
Welcoming the day with a smile is a natural for Miss Lester.
Baking cake, Mrs. Curlee gives Valery Deberry a few pointers.
Mrs. Riddick and Miss Rogers get a chance to relax in the Home Ec. “living room.”
While passing out papers, Mr. Armstrong listens to a
student’s question. At left, Mrs. Boone gives a look of
disgust upon hearing a student’s sarcastic comment.
Teachers Create Sum Problems
Wilson Aids In Career Preparation
The Math Department has always held standards of excellence for students to strive toward. However, few have actually done this in recent years. There are many times more students taking general math courses then advances courses such as geometry, trig., and analysis. There were only five students enrolled in trig., and five in analysis. Although fewer took advanced math courses than in the past, the math teachers have refused to relinquish their high standards.
Mr. Wulzer prepares himself for a productive day.
A look of pleasure shows how much Miss Rice enjoys teaching trig.
Mr. Worrell exchanges a word with Mrs. Jones before homeroom begins.
Eyeing a student carefully, Mrs. Foust tries to determine just what it is that he doesn’t understand. At left, Mr. Heely takes off his glasses and his shadow follows suit.
The art teachers, Mr. Williams, Mrs. Sweet, and Mr. Bystrom show off in the showcase.
Working in the bookroom is one of Mr. Clement’s
responsibilites.
D.E. teachers Miss Simmons and Mrs. McCarty enjoy the prolonged warm weather.
Distributive Education students learned the best way to distribute goods from the producer to the consumer. Those taking were interested in pursuing such careers as merchandising, store operations, and distribution. Students taking Industrial Cooperative Training held jobs in and around the community. This gave them a chance to “try their wings” in the work world.
The aim of Wilson’s art program was not to turn each student into an artist overnight, but to make each more aware of art in general. Students on all levels were given a taste of all aspects of the subject. Along with the skills practiced-sketching, weaving, ceramics, etc.-art history and art appreciation were also taught. The teachers’ goal was to help each student become more creative, and to give each a little knowledge about art.
