Brackenridge High School - La Retama Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mrs. Pauline Berne I. R. Combs Rose Davis Henry H. Goodman Lawrence Lowman Lydia Pagel 742 '7wih Wd! Gd New vistas are constantly opening to students of science, and truths as old as time are revealed to them. Physics with its introduction to the behavior of electricity, heat, and various other forces is no less fascinating than the reactions of acids and alkalines in the study of chemistry. ln biology, a course offered to sophomores andjuniors, the structure, behavior, adaptations and life functions of living things form the basis of study. Botany reveals both the structure and use of flowers. Physiology is a compulsory course for low sophomores and is designed to place a sane emphasis on health problems. Every student is urged to arrange his program so that one period each day can be spent in the library for study. Miss Bennett, trained in library science, has general over- sight over this large group of assembled students. Each period one additional teacher from the English group assists in this supervision. Help is given in directing students to source material, and correct habits of study are encouraged in every way possible. Miss Eraley, the librarian, is assisted by Mrs. Matthews and with approximately l4,0UO volumes on its shelves, the library is prepared to offer every opportunity for enlightenment and advancement. LIBRARY Eleanor Bennett Mrs. Geraldine Matthews Elizabeth Eraley Page 25

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MATHEMATICS l T Edwin Alsup Mrs. lulia Ball Emma Frey Louise Lancaster Agnes Morgan Mrs. Grace Norman Mrs. Myrll Summers Lucille Wharton Jgnliemfe Wad? lf you can answer yes, be it in mathematics, or in one of the foreign languages, you are fortunate. With a good foundation, both subjects unfold naturally, but once in a haze, all is lost. Therefore, the wise student attacks his daily problems and assignments with thoroughness. Algebra, geometry, and even trigonometry come within their grasp of understanding, and become practical aids in mathematical calculations. A most practical course in business arithmetic is also offered, giving practice in the mechanics of arith- metic, teaching calculation in mensuration, percentage, and its application to various business forms. ln the foreign language courses, there is a cultural, as well as, a practical aspect. A study of Spanish has immediate practical value in a city like San Antonio where the popu- lation is largely Latin-American. Because it will always be an asset to speak a foreign language, German and Latin are also offered. The first two years, conversation and grammar is stressed, while advanced students devote more time to reading and trans- lation. Departmental clubs give students enrolled in these classes added opportunity to use the languages in a natural social setting. A paper is published quarterly by the Ger- man classes and a news sheet is put out by the Spanish Club. FOREIGN LANGUAGES Mrs. Grace Carter Concha Chapa Stella Smith Miriam Spratt Leilet Richter Page 24

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H. R. Albert Adah Gibbons W. B. Higdon Laura Hyde Mary Colegate Marie Hale Marguerite Higgins Pauline Itz Abbie King H, W. Loettler Mrs. Mattie Mitchell Annie Iary .Everett Lingle Nancy Lou McCallum HISTORY From a department utilizing nine teachers last year, this department now requires the time ot fourteen. This is due to the emphasis now placed on Civics, all students being re- guired to take this subject in their junior year. The subject matter has been completely reorganized with the proper emphasis being placed on teaching the child, rather than the subject. Civic responsibility becomes the keynote ot lively discussions, and topics ot immediate interest and need are carefully interpreted. Besides these Civics classes, twenty-tive classes are enrolled in World History, twenty-one in American History, two in Economics, and one in Texas History. PHYSICAL EDUCATION In order to provide tor those recreational teatures that are conducive to our health and general well being, the program ot the Physical Education Department is both varied and extensive. Football, basketball, and track are still the sports which interest the boys most, but intramural sports receive more attention each year trom both boys and girls. These include basketball, handball, tennis, archery, golf, swimming, touch tootball, and baseball. Interest in the training received through the RCTC. is at its peak this year. Cver EEUU boys receive a thorough understanding ot military science and tactics and prep- aration tor citizenship. Mrs. Eulamaye Lord Mrs. Hester Turner George Forehand I. L. Toohey Mary Louise Rector Barlow Irvin Gatewood Newberry Page QU