Clinton High School - Torch Yearbook (Clinton, AR)

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MATH AND SCIENCE ARE EMPHASIZED During no time in our history has there been a greater demand for people highly trained in the functions and skills of basic and advanced mathe- matics and science. Through the rapid develop- ment of science in recent years, a shortage of qualified mathematicians has resulted. Although each individual aspires to different and varied goals, all educated persons should have a function- al knowledge of basic mathematics and science. A knowledge of the sciences provides a foundation for much of our progress, and thus, success. At Clinton, a functional math curriculum is of- fered. From general math to trigonometry, five math courses are available. General math provides an excellent sounding board in mathematics. Ab- stract thinking, through the use of symbols, imagi - nary numbers, quadratics, and progressions stimu- lates and develops the ability of logical reasoning. At Clinton, students may elect to take three major laboratory sciences. These are biology, chemistry, and physics. The study of science can prove interesting to anyone and rewarding to those who master it.

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SUPERINTENDENT AND PRINCIPAL LEAD SCHOOL FORWARD This is an exciting year for the superin- tendent and the principal as they watch the new buildings take shape and plan for the changes which will occur in the future of Clinton High School. Mr. Pate received his B. S. E. degree from Arkansas State Teachers and his M. A. degree from the University of Arkansas. He taught at Searcy before coming to Clinton in 1955 as Grade School Principal. After holding this position for six years, he became Superintendent in 1961. MR. BILLY RAY PATE Mr. Barnes received his B. S. E. and his M. S. Ed. degrees from Arkansas State Teach- ers College. He taught at Center Ridge before coming to Clinton in 1954. In addition to his duties as Principal, he is co-sponsor of the Beta Club and is presently serving on the State Beta Club Council. MR. CURTIS BARNES

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LANGUAGE STUDY ENRICHES LIFE MRS. MAXINE BARNES B. S. E. A. S. T. C. A mastery of the English language is a prerequisite for success in every major field of endeavor, in Clinton, four years of English are required for the diploma. Students.in language classes are increasing their vocabu- laries, mastering spelling, learning to communicate in both written and oral form with correctness, creativeness, and skill, and becoming familiar with many of the classics of Literature. After a background of grade school and freshman, English, the Sophomore may open his mind to spelling, sentence con- struction, poetry, or the study of Julius Caesar. The Junior English class may be studying sentence diagram- ing or another technique used in teaching the mechanics of the English language. In the final year of English study, one may write themes, analyze books, or simply construct intelligent sentences. These English classes prepare us to be pleasant, successful, and informed individuals by putting in our hand the tool on which our success and happiness will someday depend - the knowledge of the English language.