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

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, . Mrs. Eleanor Tuttle Algebra Commercial Arithmetic MATHEMATICS Mathematics provides a foundation for the successful pursuit of either business or professional careers. General math is a first year course which can lead two ways. It can be followed by either commercial math for those with business inter- ests or by algebra for those with more technical interests. First year algebra covers the four fundamental operations with literal and signed numbers, polynomials, formulas, and equations. Second year algebra covers both linear and quadratic eiuations, their solutions and graphs, exponents, roots, radicals, progressions, and the binomial theorem. Plane geometry, w ich generally follows first year algebra, develops concepts of space and logical thinking through the study of the prop- erties, measurements, and relations of lines, angles and surfaces of lane figures. Solid geometry is a continuation of plane geometry into three dimensional concepts. Trigonometry deals with functions of angles and solutions of triangles. Me- chanical drawing develops the ability to see clearly and express mental images with logic, accuracy and neatness. It helps the student to be self-reliant, thorough and persistent. Mr. David H. Long Mrs. George Harvey Mr. Edward L. LaGrone Plane Geometry Plane Geometry Mechanical Drawing General Math Mr. Floyd Crouch Trigonometr General Mat Mrs. Lindell H. Bell Miss Dorothy Louise Rees Algebra Algebra

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Mrs. Gertrude R. Conner Latin Mrs. Iacobina B. Harding Miss Dolly D. Harrell Spanish Spanish Mrs. I. A. Reaney Mrs. Thelma Lamb Montellano Spanish Spanish FOREIGN LANGUAGE An extensive study of two foreign languages, Latin and Spanish, is offered to all students. Latin gives a fundamental understanding of the literary back- ground of English and affords an appreciation of a civilization which has contributed greatly to our own language and culture. Basic grammar, vocabu- lary, history, and the translation of simple Latin in the first year progresses to the reading of Caesar's Gallic Wars in the original fonn in the second year. Spanish classes stress the three-Way approach-reading, Writing, and speaking- and include materials and activities aimed at developing a real appreciation for the Hispanic peoples, their language and their cultures. In the advanced courses Spanish magazines, recordings, and movies supplement the study of the novel Jose and an intensive grammar review in the third year, and basic training in commercial Spanish in the senior year. 23

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Mr- Alan jay Tanner Mr. Ralph I. Curtis 'B' team Football Coach Athletic Director Boys Physical Education Head Football Coach Mr. H. F. jobson CSkippyQ Track Coach Varsity Football Line Coach Boys Physical Education Miss Frances Sims fSimoj Mrs. Lois Easley Girls Physical Education Girls Physical Education Sponsor of Spurs Miss Marilyn Shanklin fShankj Girls Physical Education Sponsor of Chaps Mr. Iohn H. Corner Mr. Herbert Hill Head Basketball Coach Freshman Football and Basketball Coach Industrial Arts Industrial Arts PHYSICAL EDUCATION In Physical Education cooperation, participation, and good sportsmanshi are stressed as well as the development of skillg. No student is penalized because of lack of skill provided that he has tried to develop the skill, taken part in class work, and hlas shown proper cooperation and good sportsman- s lp. INDUSTRIAL ARTS The main purpose of the Industrial Arts Depart- ment is to teach students the characteristics of such materials as wood, metal, leather, plastics, and fundamental electricity. A knowledge of both hand tools and machine tools is also important. The courses of study are planned so as to have an avocational ap eal. Some students will, and have acquired sufficient interest in Industrial Arts to lead them to their life's work. 25