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

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MISS LENA MAE ELLIOTT Iournalism MR. MILTON ELLISOR Practical Arts MR. GEORGE FOREHAND Physical Education MISS ELIZABETH ERALEY Library MISS EMMA FREY Mathematics MISS ADAH GIBBONS History MR. P. Y. GILBREATH Diversified Occupations MISS ZOLLIE HALE History MR. HENRY E. HALL Science Not Pictured: MISS LORA GOODWIN Q Commercial MISS IRENE HENDERSON English A hot debate in World History Class. Flossie takes over. Is this a new distillery We've not heard about? Prize-essayist Irvin Benedict in English 8. Qacallfq 24

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. . .n . Brackenridge is a true democracy, for the students enjoy the privilege of choosing from a Wide range of subjects that branch out Q A into almost every field. In Brackenridge, a typical American high ax ' ! school, students can take the courses that they know Will help them Q 5 in future years, and will give them the concrete foundation that is 5' so essential in this day and time. For those not planning to go to QS college, complete courses are offered that will lead to a high school 4 X3 diploma and prepare the student for the business World. For the , K students preparing for college, complete academic courses are available. h h . . . . . d Not only has Brackenridge a complete line of subyects from which to choose, but it also as a ric an b' t th t t' f the man individual character traits typical varied group. Thus, our curriculum includes su 1ec s a sa is y y of students in a democratic country. MISS VIRGINIA CI-IILDRESS MISS BETTY IEANNE DOBBINS Commercial Pub. Sp. and Com MISS MARY COLEGATE MISS IESTON DICKEY History Public Speaking MRS. IDA COLLINS MISS ROSE DAVIS Music Science MR. GEORGE DAVIS Commercial You look puzzled, boys. Iust one big happy family Page 23

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.goin . I What's cookin' boys? Except for the finishing touches, she's ready to go. MR. WYMAN HIGDON MISS ABBIE KING History History MISS MARGUERITE HIGGINS MISS ELSIE IONAS History Home Economics MISS LAURA HYDE MISS IRMA GRACE IOHNSTON History Commercial MRS. THEO ITZ Commercial Learning by experience is the basis upon which Brackenridge I operates. Problems that are of Vital interest to the students them- X selves are brought forth and discussed by all. Each individual Q If student has the democratic privilege to present his opinion to the S class. Through this, much knowledge is formulated, and the students Z are enabled to see both sides of questions concerning current 2' 5 problems of world affairs and those of interest to students of today. if Daily assignments are given the students of today, with every- 6 S R one participating in the class discussions and activities. We gain our fgmgegg- knowledge through actual experience, not relying solely upon books for our information. We plan and prepare meals, repair a car, sketch a picture, build cedar chests, design a dress, find the elements of water, have class elections, and practice parliamentary procedure. Our knowledge is gained through experience.