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

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MATH AND SCIENCE Science Interest Grows l Miss Wharton willingly explains to Leo Perez. while Bertha relaxes. Mr. Nelson is unaware of the copying going on by his science class. -mm. ff...--,Q -.,.,f11 The world of mathematics offers knowledge to many Brackites. Students may have a maior or a minor in mathematics. They are offered a large variety of courses ranging from general math, al- gebra, solid geometry, to trigonometry. General math is offered especially to students who do not plan to attend college. Advanced math subiects are offered to those who plan to attend college. With an increasing demand for scientists, stu- dents at Brackenridge are becoming more and more interested in science. Courses in chemistry, bi- ology, physiology and physics are offered to fu- ture scientists. The science students learn about the elements that make up the world, and they also gain increased knowledge of some of the hardest chemistry problems. Students are required to have at least two years of science before graduation. Isn't geometry fascinating? Mr. Bright demonstrates a formal proof. :if-:f,J,.k2g7 ,IL Lfy' 1 'l' 5 - wi . . A , , . W srf. if ,,,,,Aw M, 1, .

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ENGLISH College Freshman English Is Offered English is one of the most fascinating subiects taught at Brackenridge. One semester is spent study- ing grammar, and the next semester students study lit- erature. ln English grammar, the uses of the eight parts of speech, diagrams, and other English principles are taught. Courses are also available in dramatics and public speaking. The course in dramatics is taught chiefly for the purpose of learning how to act and speak in different moods. ln public speaking, students learn how to express themselves more confidently and freely. Brackenridge students are required to have a major in English, and those who pre- fer can take courses through English Vlll. English is essential in every type of work that is known. Wonder what is written on the paper that Miss Boehl is busily reading? , fsfswt ..,s if, , s H --ada' Y K 1--'gg 4 f Miss I. Henderson poses in front of her shelf of many collections I didn't do it: stop pointing your finger at me. I'm innocent!

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HISTORY History Essential For College ln our modern age of satellites and jet planes history is playing a very important part. Every student at Brack is required to take civics and American History. Courses are offered also in World History, Texas History, and economics. His- tory is helpful in getting students acquainted with the increasing problems of our world, what caused the problems, and how some of them have been solved or can be solved. History gives the students a chance to think freely and to speak freely on our world situation. Students may have either a minor or a major in this subject. Majors are usually earned in the'subject because of the interesting manner in which it is taught. Movies, newspapers, and radios help 'a lot by making this subject come to life and help students to learn. All in all, history is an interesting. subject. Mrs. Magruder seems to enjoy her time off from her history classes. Mr. Hastings seems surprised to have his picture taken during his history class. 1 24 5