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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.
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Mrs. Oliver discusses the finer points of the American Constitution.
Mrs. Powell shows her spiit.
Besides teaching, Mr. Hickey is also announcer at the football games.
Mr. Outten is ordering more supplies for the Social Studies Department.
The Social Studies Department helps to give a student a better knowledge of his environment. It also allows the student to become familiar with historical happenings and their effects on the present as well as the future.
The teachers in the English Department are dedi-cated to producing students who are competent in the “real life” skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking. Skill in these areas is very important in this extremely competitive society. Many students fail to realize the importance of gaining competence in these areas, and it is our task to lead them to this realization, and to achieve established goals in these areas.
Mrs. Mott (left) and Mrs. Hall (Bottom) enjoys the excitement of the Homecoming. Below: Mrs. Spencer explains a story in Literature.
The Science Department offers five levels of science, beginning with 8th Grade, Earth Science, extending through 11th Grade Chemistry and 12th Grade Physics, which are electives. 8th Grade Earth Science, 9th Grade Physical Science, and 10th Grade Biology are required courses for graduation. The required courses taught on the x, y, and z levels. And innovation to the Physics course and as an extra curricula activity is the use of the microcomputer. Students are taught to write individualized programs using problem-solving techniques.
Posing for the camera, Mr. Hayes gives us a smile.
Figuratively speaking, Mrs. Bryce works on the board.
Mrs. Delotch works with Carlethia Vincent and Guy Broughman.
William Brown hands in his paper to Dr. Stanback
Mr. Jones follows along with a student.
Mr. Wulzer stops a moment to pose.
In keeping with the philosophy of the school, the Mathematics Department is endeavoring to meet the needs of and to challenge every student. We strive to help each student develop those skills and capabilities which will equip him/her to perform and survive in our increasingly technical society. The students are exposed to information and concepts which will equip him/her to cope with the problems of the future.
The Art Department has always played a big part in curriculum at Woodrow Wilson High School. The department represents a long tradition of producing outstanding artists and designers. The art department is very active in producing participants for civic as well as area wide projects and competitions.
Anthony Neatherly decides what to draw.
Mr. and Mrs. Bystrom at the prom.
John Caloway makes sure that practice makes perfect.
The Music Department offers classes in chorus,
band, and orchestra, as well as general music for eighth grade students. Teachers in this department have worked hard to create an excellent music program.
Mr. Bynum and Dr. Burton discuss a march pattern.
Mr. Clement checks the roll.
Industrial Arts opens the students awareness to the industrial world. It lets a student know what is expected of him or her such as making deadlines, or work quotas. It prepares a student for jobs such as Carpentry, printing, communications, and other areas of preparedness for the future.
Mr. Thompson corrects a layout.
Mr. Hinton stops to help Jackie Kee with her project.
Mrs. Williams begins the day with a smile.
Mrs. Bonwell listens to a student’s question.
The main goal of the Foreign Language De-partment is to ensure that students can effectively communicate in foreign language. Although voca-bulary, grammar, etc. are important; the stress is placed on writing, speaking, and understanding. The Foreign Language Department is made up of Mrs. Gladys Williams and Mrs. Virginia Bonwell.
D.E. is aimed at students interested in Marketing and distribution. It helps students to understand their jobs and responsibilities that come along with it. Special privileges accompany D.E. Il, Ill students such as early dismissal and job opportunities.
Mrs. King poses for the photographer.
Mrs. Mullinax prepares for a day's work.
Mrs. Lawrence is interrupted by a photograpber while grad-ing papers.
Woodrow Wilson High School believes that the student should pursue a course of study which will develop abilities, skills, knowledge, and personality traits neces-sary for securing a job and progressing in a career in business; and that each student should be provided with opport-unities for basic needs. The program of the department is flexible enough to meet the varying interests and abilities of the individual business student, yet rigid enough to provide a challenge and a measure of accomplishment towards which all business students may strive.
Methods of instruction are related to current ideas of learning processes by a willingness of our department teachers to keep abreast of new techniques and new theories. The needs of the business student are met through clerical, type-writing, stenography and recordkeeping /accounting. Curriculum and course content are continuously reflected in the business department. Skills and know-ledge are more readily imparted through the use of the many audio-visual aids
available in our department.
Mrs. Giacometti goes over some business calculations.
Mrs. Jones gives a smile.
Mrs. Gup guides the eighth graders.
The Library and Guidance Office is there to help you when you need it the most. The Guidance Office will help you with college, financial aid, or a schedule change. The Library can help you find a book or help you with a report, even when it is due the very next period.
Mrs. Breckenridge is ready to check out a few books.
Miss Krammer is always there to help a student.
The over all goals of the Home Economics Department is to help individuals improve personal, family, and community living; to contribute to employability; and to develop leadership ability.
Left: Miss Rohrbach shows a student how to prepare dough. Bottom Left: Mrs. Allen listens to a stu-dent’s comment. Below: Pausing for a moment, Mrs. Riddick collects her thoughts for her next class.
Coach Staples tells the class how they did on a test.
Coach Hopkins checks the roll.
The goal of the Physical Education
Department is to improve sport skills and endurance. It also teaches health improvement for a healthy future for the students. Coach Harvey and some students take time from basketball for a picture.
Coach Harvey and some students take
time from basketball for a picture.
Mrs. McNew gives information by phone.
Mrs. Henderson checks out a student's eyes.
Mrs. Bazemore thinks what should be on the menu next week.
