Alamogordo High School - Rocket Yearbook (Alamogordo, NM)

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STUDE TEXPRESSIO MAI GOAL Reading, writing, speaking, thinking, and listening were goals emphasized by the English Department under the direction of Miss Margaret Harman. department chair- man. Reports and researeh papers were assignments that encouraged the students to use the library facilities. A new addition to the school this year was the electronic reading equipment. These machines were designed to aid the student in increasing his reading speed and compre- hension. These j uniors are busy looking for interesting hooks that can be read for Mrs. Pricels English class. 100 David and Martha Torres look in several magazines for information for English reports.

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MA ITIE :THE EW UNUSUAL The 1969-70 school year brought a new elective called Humanities. This was an entirely new course offered by the English department with special help from the departments of history, music, and art. The course, taught by Mrs. Carol Clippard, was designed to give students direct experience in the art forms of litera- ture, music, and art. A chronograph of the development of man throughout the ages was made from contributions from the students. Projects included student efforts at the various art forms and listening programs planned by Mrs. Clippard. Mrs. Clippard gives students background informa- tion for study of Cha.rlemagne's Empire. During their study of prehistoric man, Humanities stude 102 Many of the Humanities students dis- covered hidden talents when they attempted clay sculpting, sketching, and painting. 'Glsistening experiencesi' were a frequent diversion from an ordinary school day. lVlrs. Clippard prepared many tapes on the various units in music and literature, which gave the students an opportunity to hear famous works of art. 253.1 1 fe ,mf 1,r .-.,Ks W- W.. . 5 1 , -' Y L . 1 31 T' 'T IL: - 2: M ,. 2 nts made sculptures, such as those pictured above.