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

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Mrs. Iay T. Cremer English Mrs. Oma E. Vordenbaum English ENGLISH The appreciation of good literature and the ability to express 0ne's self well in writing and in speech is the major goal of the fall semester. A general knowledge of literary works is acquired in the Hrst two high sch-ool years, and a more extensive study of American and English writing constitutes the program in the junior and senior years. Grammar and composition are studied in the second semester. Emphasis in the first two years is placed on grammar, and in the last two years on composition, The activities include formation of desirable reading habits in the library, drills in correct spelling and use of words, study of the relationship of words in the sentence, writing concise paragraphs, and progressing Finally to the writing of longer, chiefly expository, essays. Miss Anna Belle Gilmer English Miss Bessie Travis Brigham English

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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

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Miss Marjorie Farmer English Col. Harvey F. Dyer English Mrs. M. Harrell English Mrs. Waneta S. Bowman English Mrs. Bay McKaig English ENGLISH