Casa Grande Union High School - Cougar Yearbook (Casa Grande, AZ)

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Physical Fitness Is a School Goal Mrs. Rauseleen Youngbloom Miss Margaret Leard Mr. A1 Van Hazel The major goal in girls' physical edu- cation was to teach them both individ- ual and team sports. This year, the girls participated in such sports as field hockey, volleyball, baseball, and badminton. Modern dancing was also stressed. Mr. Van Hazel’s physical education classes provided hearty exercise and enjoy- able participation for most of the boys. 25

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Social Studies Enlightens Students Mr. Harlon Seats Mrs. Bettie Culbreth Mr. Robert L. Brackett Civics, taught by Mr. Crawford, is the study of our government. The problems or issues of modern life are dealt with in civics. The study of world geography helps the student to understand other countries’ history as well as our own. Many lands were discussed during the year. Mr. Hugh D. Crawford Mr. Seats instructs his class in American government. The Social Studies Department consists of democracy, civics, world geography, and American history. Amer- ican history acquaints the students with our American heritage and presents a knowledge of how history effects the present. Democracy is the study of a free and democratic gov- ernment. This year the elections were discussed ex- tensively and Fridays were set aside for current events on national and international affairs. 24

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Miss Kate H. Burgett Mr. Warren E. Richeson General Math and Algebra Are Basic Mr. Richeson helps Jane Keith with algebra. Algebra and the algebraic processes make up the fundamental mechanical structure of mathematics. Complete mastery of these basic techniques is an absolute essential for any serious student of science or mathematics. The courses offered by our Math Department range from general math to the complicated trigonometry. With the department this year is Mr. Richeson, who teaches both Algebra and general math. Students are required to take at least one year of math to graduate. General math is essential to students not plan- ning on attending college. 26 Miss Burgett takes grades in her algebra I class.