Clinton High School - Torch Yearbook (Clinton, AR)

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MUSIC ENRICHES CURRICULUM MR. MARSHALL TAYLOR B. A. Long Beach State P. E. DEVELOPS PHYSICAL FITNESS The physical education program includes organiz- ed teams such as basketball and football and also a program for students not participating in these sports. A well-rounded physical education program is very important because our country is dependent up7 on its young people growing into physically fit and responsible adults. One of the greatest improvements of the physical education program in many years is the construction of a new gymnasium which was completed this year. The community now has a better place to attend athletic games and accomodate the visiting teams which come here. Clinton can be proud of the representation of its athletic teams in the past and of the good sportsman- ship shown by both teams and spectators. Clinton High School offers a music program gear- ed to fit any student's particular talent, whether it be vocal or instrumental. Every student has an op- portunity to participate in the music program if a willingness to work is shown. The band represents the school at parades, festi- vals, and individually at clinics. They also perform at all home football games and occasionally make out-of-town football trips. The glee club appears in school assemblies and presents to the student body programs of both sacred and secular music. Band activities are climaxed each year by a trip to the State band festival at Hot Springs, where tile band presents three numbers to be judged by very competent judges that offer suggestions to improve the band. Page 12

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WORLD HISTORY AIDS UNDERSTANDING NIKS. MAI HOLLOWAY B. A.. M. A. Harding College World history from ancient to modern is offered as an elective course here. This subject is also correlated with current events to help students to understand the workings of world government. Enthusiastic discussions centered a- round current events are stimulated in this class, which indicates the real interest of some students in the class. Analyzing social, political, and economic problems stimulates the processes of clear reasoning and prepares students for the future in which they will undoubtedly en- counter exasperating problems. World history also provides a sound background for the introduction to American and English literature, because these subjects contain historical facts. AMERICAN HISTORY FOCUSES ON THE UNITED STATES From the earliest colonizations of this country to the recent world wars and current problems, this subject is studied in great detail. American history is required by the state laws of Arkansas for graduation, because it forms a basis for understanding the current challenges and pro- blems that are facing our nation. Also included in this study are an analysis of the Con- stitution of the United States, one major research theme, and a seminar on Latin America. The use of charts, maps, ieports and current events discussions, enable students to better understand them- selves and the ever changing world about them. The study of American history certainly helps students to become well-informed, alert Americans. Page 11

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BUSINESS DEPARTMENT EMPHASIZES COMMERCIAL SKILLS The high school business department trains stud- ents in those phases of business which concern every member of organized society . Although everyone has a different life goal, all citizens need to understand and appreciate the im- portance of business procedures, and to have a fun- damental knowledge of business agencies, services, methods, practices, principles and organizations. Whether tending a house or presiding over the busi- ness meeting of a merged corporation, whether sell- ing newspapers on a two block route or engaging in international trading, everyone has a business life. Since each person does some buying or selling, everyone is concerned with the economics problems of his school, state, nation, and world. The business department in classes in typing, bookkeeping, and shorthand prepares many students to perform with confidence the routines of the busi- ness world. One very excellent product of Clinton's commer- cial department is Mrs. Barbara Dempsey, who grad- uated from this school and is now serving as a very efficient school secretary. MRS. BARBARA DEMPSEY C. S. V. T. S. LIBRARY AND STUDY HALL PROVIDE STUDY AREA For seven periods a day, the senior high study hall provides a quiet study area where students may work on research projects and everyday homework assign- ments. Each study ha41 is under the supervision of one of the teachers, and as all students will agree, this study time is one of the most vital parts of the school day. After completing the rigorous daily assignments, many students use die library provided for them ad- joining the study hall. There they can check out books, or use the research materials, or read cur- rent magazines or newspapers. The many ency- clopedias and reference books of other types are in frequent use by students writing research papers or simply trying to learn a few facts about subjects they find interesting.