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

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Around The The development of civilization is the most colorful and astounding stor which can ever be told. Amazing discoveries which have been made about the old world are fascinating. Some of the secrets of ancient times are dark niysteries which still remain unsolved. A novel which surpasses some of the actual dramatic situations that took place on this earth will never be written. While civiliza- tion grew, curiosity grew, and new lands were ex- plored. The history of our own country is one of many harrowing hardships, as well as progress. High school students are now required to have minors in historyg however, many continue the study and earn majors. Brackites must take American his- tory and civics. VVorld history and Texas history are also offered. A thorough study of the United States government is covered in civics, and the chain of events which makes up the history of the YVestern Hemisphere is studied in American history. Mr. Flournoy appears puzzled by the inner workings of his cur. 1-ugly World At B.I'I.S. Now when I was uf Baylor I . . . ., says Couch Forren. l'm sorry dear, yeu'II have Io lake seventh period. All the other classes are closed, says Miss McCollum.

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English Stresses Grammar, Literature .4 in ., .. Q-PM Miss Boehl washes o flat for one of her productions. Mrs. Bassel devotes all of her spare time to her son, Dabney. A vast majority of students today fail to re- alize the importance of good Englishg however, it is among the most essential subjects a student is required to study. Correct English is of vital importance in every walk of life. A solid foun- dation should be established in English while a person is young and throughout his life he should continue to broaden his knowledge of it. Before graduating a student must take six semesters of English. For students preparing to go to college English VII and VIII are also available. Courses in public speaking and dramatics are also included on the growing list of fascinating subjects offered to Brackites. Many enjoyable, as well as long and tiresome, hours are spent by students who find the world of dramatics intri- guing. In the study of dramatics a student dis- covers the secrets which enable actors to become com letely different characters while on stage. Public speaking trains students to s eak before an audience with expression and selliconfidence. Mrs. Fields checks her mailbox to see what's up.

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Aw shucks, it's too big to bury, sighs Miss Meod's dog. Suddenly It's Math, Whether you are planning to enter a college, get a job, or be a housewife after graduation you will always have a need for mathematics. Everyday you will be concerned with matters involving numbers. When a freshman begins high school he may take algebra or general mathematics. A student planning to attend college usually takes algebra. General math continues the fundamentals of arithematic in a more advanced form, but algebra introduces students to problems involving unknowns and solu- tions which are quite different. After the comple- tion of algebra, college entrants should continue their study in geometry or trigonometry. Even when a student is not preparing for college entrance the knowledge which can be obtained from advanced mathematics courses offered in high schools proves to be of value throughout his or her life. xt, 4-uf!! M Mr. Bright enioys checking students' workbooks while Q 5 teaching night school at Tech. 2 iNQ'i', QSM ,ii 3. 5. - X , X ff Miss Wharton mokos out dues receipts for members of the American Association of University Women. X