Beaumont High School - Pine Burr Yearbook (Beaumont, TX)

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A Faculty Much of the credit for the continued success and progressiveness of our High School should be accorded the Beaumont High School faculty. Their untiring ef- forts toward the development of our school life as to high ideals of character and loyalty never falter. That they labored incessantly toward the bolstering of the morale of our student body is recognized by every observant citizen of Beaumont. After four long but enjoyable years under their guidance, the class of '29, more than all others, appreciates their honest endeavors. Might not we look upon the new High School building as a token of the appreciation of the community for 'their services-a trust placed in the hands of our faculty. English, a required subject, oHers ten courses under nine teachers. The courses are arranged on the semester plan, with one semester of literature and one of composition in each of the three high school years. In addition to the six reg- ular courses, four electives are open as substitutes for senior composition to stu- dents who have averaged B in previous composition courses. The electives are public speaking, journalism, drama, and short story. Freshman English includes literature studied according to types and a composition course in which each student progresses at his own rate of speed. Juniors study American literature and more advanced forms of composition. In the senior year a survey course of English literature is offered. Senior composition includes units on each of the four elec- tives as well as fundamentals of mechanics. Public speaking considers forms and technique while giving the students valuable practice in applying the art. In ad- dition to studying news writing principles, journalism students publish the Purple Pennant section of the Beaumont School News and edit the Junior Journal. Drama oHers a chronological survey of the drama and laboratory practice in a workshop theatre. Short story combines a study of technique and the reading and writing of short stories. A better English Campaign is a feature which the department sponsors every year. Contests among the classes insure interest, and a loving cup is presented to the winning class at commencement. Teachers in the English Department are Mrs. R. G. Francis, Mrs. L. B. Gough, Miss Annie Louise Jordan, Miss Marjorie Keohane, head of the department, Miss Charlsie Berly, Miss Ada Crissman, Mrs. Izene Rouse, Miss Olive Adams, and Mr. Hillis Mills, who also teaches art. ff f V. , ,153 f' li'f'f'3fJ H.. . TOP ROW: Mis. Gough, Miss Berly, Miss Keohane, Mrs. Francis, and Mis Adams. BOTTOM ROW: Miss Ferguson, Miss Crissman, Miss Jordan, Mrs. Rouse, and Miss Andrews. S PINE BLJRF? 295 16

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Superintendent and Principal SUPT. M. E. MOORE Although he doesn't visit us often and although most of us know very little of him personally, we all feel the influence of our superintendent, M. E. Moore. Mr. Moore's work is felt everywhere. The school bond is- sue and the new high school plan suc- ceeded largely on account of his work. This year, he has been direct- ing the teachers in a change of curri- culum in order that our school system may more efficiently meet the needs of its pupils. He has always ap- proved and helped us carry out our school activities. We, the class of '29, appreciate his services and advice, and will always hold them dear in the coming years. PRIN. E. C. MCDANALD With a manner at once quietly dignified and cheerful, our principal, Mr. McDanald, holds sway over the school lives of the students of Beau- mont High School. In the school's darkest hours Mr. Mac is smilingly insistent that, if everyone will co-op- erate, everything will turn out all right. When forced to make one of his few Hreproving talks in assem- bly, he does so with the pleading kindliness of a father of a large family, who wishes every one of his children to make a success of life. Seniois leaving B. H. S. this year, as in previous years, will carry with them the memory of his helpful in- fluence during their high school life. l J , . ,, Supt. M. E. Moore Prin. E. C. McDanald .3 PLNE BURF? 2,Q' A

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9.6522 Q X. FACULTY CContinuedJ The History Department of the Beaumont Senior High oifers six courses di- viding the work among seven teachers. The major objective of each of these teachers is the development of a spirit of co-operative citizenship. In several of the Modern, World, and American History classes of this year the usual recita- tion plan has been discarded and each student has assumed responsibility for the completion of his course. The courses are divided into units and mastery tests prepared on the many subdivisions of the unit. As soon as the student feels that he has mastered the references on the assigned study outline of the unit he requests the test. If the test is accepted by the instructor he proceeds to the next assigned step in the posted order of procedure. By his method each student works through the course at his own rate and individual, rather than group, instruction is given. Some ambitious and capable students have completed the courses before the end of the regulation school year and are spending their time on other work. Teachers and pupils using the plan this year encountered many problems, a few of which have been satisfactorily solvedg yet the possibilities of the system have been ap- preciated by many. This department is headed by Miss Alyce McWilliams, as- sisted by Mrs. Leonie Weyand, Miss Helen Rummel, Miss Lucy Turner and Mr. Haden H. Farmer. The Mathematics Department offers courses in second year algebra, plane geometry, solid geometry, and trigonometry, and sometimes assumes classes of be- ginning algebra and commercial arithmetic. At present there are twenty-four classes taught by the five teachers of this department, with an approximate enroll- ment of six hundred and fifty pupils. In this department pupils learn how to figure interest, how to solve simultaneous and quadratic equations, how to rind the area of a circle and the volume of a sphere, and how to measure inaccesible dis- tances. In fact, the material as presented is so varied as to meet the needs of pupils of diversined interests. For the pupil who expects to work in the shop or factory, for the one who plans to enter college or even for him who expects to en- ter a profession or business vocation, there is here an adequate preparatory course. The teachers of mathematics form a versatile group, being prepared and willing to teach any of the subjects of the department. They are: Miss Eva Pruitt, Miss Mary Collins, Miss Margaret Gladney, Miss Jennie Vic McCulloh, Mr. F. S. Paul, head of the department. .B AV 2 f 'H TOP ROW: Mr. Farmer, Miss Rummel, Miss McWilliams, Mrs. Weyand, and Miss Turner. BOTTOM ROVV: Mrs. Barry, Miss Bouton, Miss Rountree, Miss Shaddock, and Mrs. Berry. .4 Paws BURR 29- 17