Auburn High School - Tiger Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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CIE CE Mrs. Mary Ellen Deese-Chemistryg Mrs. Sara Weaver-Biology, Geometryg Mrs. Carolyn Young-Biology, Physical Scienceg Colonel Mclnnis-Physics, Senior Math. Auburn High has an advanced scien- tific program of courses from basic science to difficult courses usually taken only by those who will need them in college. ln spite of obstacles this year, the classes have progressed Well Physical Science offers a basic in- troduction in chemistry and how a car runs . lt is an elective usually taken in the ninth grade. Biology opens up the World of nature-plants, animals, and humans. Chemistry is generally taken in the eleventh grade and Physics in the twelfth grade.

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HISTCRY Coach Sentell Harper-Government and Economics, P E Mrs Willis World History, Alabama History and Civics, jr English, Coach Bobby Brown-Alabama History and Civicsg Mrs Inez Edwards American History, Alabama History and Civics The History Department has three required courses: Civics and Alabama History, American History, and Gov- ernment and Economics. These are state requirements and are the only required courses besides English and P. E. in the school system. World History is also included in the depart- ment as an elective. These courses are intended to make students Well informed citizens. LIBRARY The library is an important facility for every part of the school. lt is particularly important to history and English students. This year's library has expanded room and more books. It served several temporary uses such as band and chorus room. The library uses student helpers. Nlrs. Gholston-Librarian.

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BUI LANIGUAGE Auburn High School has a new language pro- gram this year. Beginning with French and Spanish I, the lessons are taught by the use of films and tapes. Electronic headphones are used for better hearing and to enable the student to hear himself. In this program more emphasis is put on oral work than has been previously. The student should take all three years of the language to be prepared for a college course. There may be a French IV class in the near future. Spanish III was new this year, but it may be extended to four years also. Foreign Language students also have an opportunity to learn something about the country whose language they are learn- ing. There are fringe benefits such as the French and Spanish caroling at Christmas. Mrs. Charlotte Ottis-French I-III5 Mrs. Elizabeth Bekus-Spanish I-III. ESS The Business Department includes Typing I and II, Shorthandl and Bookkeeping. This year they have expanded their facilities and now have a small room in which they will have business machines such as calculators. Students learn basic skills of the business world. At the end of each year awards are presented for excellence in typing and shorthand which can help students obtain jobs. These awards are based on tests given to measure the number of words typed or taken correctly in a certain length of time. Shorthand is very useful for taking notes in classes. The bookkeeping class works on adding machines and learns the basic steps in keeping business records. 75 Mrs. Mary Stephens-Typing I and II, Shorthand I5 Mrs. Duane McCallan-Typing I, Bookkeeping, Freshman English.