Denton High School - Bronco Yearbook (Denton, TX)

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All girls who graduate from Denton High School must have completed two semesters of Physical Education and two semesters of Health Education. P.E. is designed to teach the girls how to make better use of their leisure time through organized play activities and competitive sports. 'LHealth Ed.'7 puts stress on taking care of the human body. Cleanliness, good grooming, and diet study come in for their share in the curriculum. Field trips are integrated into the program to show Health Education students various hospitals, clinics, and city health programs. MRS. FRANCES MISS JOANNA MELTON WELLS, JR. B.A., M.A.g P h y s i c al B.S., M.S.g Health Edu- Education cation Girls' Health and Physical Education Some of the sports played in Physical Education classes are badminton, tennis, basketball, volleyball, and softball. WMM'- vtmummmnwaswww--Mwss.emmmsm.mmmwe.ma.nmw,W1m.wMf,..,irtmrswau-aintwsfsfmifowasazawmwiwwswvvfmWM-Www-N -W Vfiv M awwnwwmwwm-ww-we-W-wwclwxm-W'M - ---

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Social Studies A knowledge of the past, present, and future is essential to an understanding of this complex World in which We live. The Denton High School Social Studies Department attempts to instill into its students the importance of being good citizens and accepting the responsibilities of a democratic government. Courses offered are American History, Civics, Sociology, and Economics. MRS. BETTY BOYD JERRY JACKSON MRS. JANIE SHANDS ORAN SPEARS B,A,g American History B.Mus., M.Mus.g Ameri- B.A., M.A.g American B.S., M.A.g Civics, can History History ciology, Economics One of the highlights of the year for American History classes was a visit to the campus of Bishop Alexander Mar Theophilus, a member of the oldest known Christian church, the Mar Thoma Church in India. -I ,,5x,,,i' 9 f ' ll f ..A ' -f li litiiiwffziglf'-12 ii5?QS?2f1,ai23figKg35it32' ,451

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The same requirements are required for boys in Health and Physical Education as for girls. They must have two semesters of each. However, boys are allowed to count varsit s orts as their credits Y P ' CG 77 1n P.E. Boys, Health Education also deals with the care of the human body, its structure, and its care. Harmful effects of bad habits are studied to show their uselessness. In Physical Education classes the boys compete against each other in body-building sports such as tag football, softball, basketball, and track and field events. CECIL MARTIN CRILLON PAYNE B.S., M.Ed.g Physical Ed- B.S., M.Ed.g Health Edu ucation cation Boys' Health and Physical Education Mr. Payne, Health Education instructor, is shown here pointing out the various parts of the chest cavity to a group of his boys. I5