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

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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

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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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Science, Satellites The study of science has been stressed since the development of space travel has become such a vital necessity for our country's progress and well being. Many new and fascinating fields are opening in science. Students who have a sincere interest in science will have many opportunities to articipate in rewarding work if they increase their lgnowledge of science. A student must have a minor in science to graduate from high school, but a major is Wise for those who intend to enter college. 'Whether a stu- dent's interest lies in a human bone structure, the nuclear changes in matter, protazoans, or the compo- sition of chemical compounds, the science depart- ment of Brackenridge has something to offer him. Ph sics, chemistry, biology, and physiology are avail- able at Brackenridge. C emistry and physics labora- tories enable students to experiment during the study. Miss Lee sometimes bowls fer relaxation after school. Mr. Brown prepares his gear for a forthcoming trip. Mr. Holst experiments for the Boys' Science Club.