Alamo Heights High School - Olmos Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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18 SOCIAL SCIENCES The knowledge of past occurrences and the way in which they have affected the present day situation is acquired in the courses of history. World History is the story of manis rise from the bow and arrow stage of the long ago to the modern way of civilized living. It acquaints one with the traditions, ideals, and goals which contributed to the American way of life. American History brings to life the story of a free people and their problems and achievements in form- ing a great democracy and developing a rich culture and high standard of living. The individual citizen's responsibility to maintain and improve this heritage is stressed. Civics is concemed with local, state, and national government, with national and international prob- lems taking first preference. A high type of citizenship is the result of their study. Basic economic laws and principles and the impact of them on the economy of the United States is studied in Economics. A comparison of the financial order of this nation and that of other countries is made. Mr. H. Cuillory World History Mr. George Blackaller World History Miss Johnnie McCaughan VV01'lCl History Economics Civics FACULTY Miss Ruth Cross American History journalism Mr. F. W. Heintzen American History 1 if

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GARDENING STAFF Mr. Jack G. Sherrard, Head Gardener Mr. O. S. Ayers, Assistant Custodian Mr. Cody Schreiber, Custodian These men and the gardeners help to keep our school grounds beautiful. f '., , GUSTODIAN STAFF Octaviano Martinez Richard Samudio 'LS

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gf---M Mrs. Marjorie Cuillory Art Mrs. Martha Mood Art FINE ARTS The Fine Arts Department strives to develop the originality which the students possess. The foremost aim of the art department is to encourage creative expression in everyday occurrences. The course introduces painting, sculpture, ceramics, textile design, and the techniques of painting as related to trends in contemporary art. The Music department is composed of the vocal groups and the bands. The Vocal department builds an appreciation of good music and teaches the fundamentals of music theory, sight reading, tone production, interpretation, and ensemble singing. The Band stresses marching, sight reading, and concert playing, with some members composing the Swing Band. Through participation with a large group, the individual learns to co-operate with and to appreciate his fellow students as well as music. A high type of musical literature is performed by the concert band. Speech creates ease in formal and extemporaneous expression and organized thinking. One act plays, contests, debates, and the Senior Play are among the different highlights of the four year course. Mr. Richard H. Cranford Mr. Harold Greenlee Assistant Band Director Choral Music Mr. Earl O. Arsers Band Director Mr. Bill Swinny Mrs. Gladyce B. Kurtz English Speech Speech