Coronado High School - Legend Yearbook (El Paso, TX)

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Variety of courses offered in history Socrates once said, The unexam- ined life is not worth living. Coro- nado has followed through on his quote by offering several new studies to help students gain a better understanding of man and his heri- tage. Philosophy, a Vi unit course, is made up of common questions which man has been asking since the beginning of time and theories which attempt to answer these ques- tions. Sociology is the study of different societies and how man fits into each culture. This study originated from philosophy, and since it is also a 2 unit course, the two are usually taught together. The basic aim of psychology is un- derstanding oneself, his country and society in general. A new course at Coronado and in El Paso public schools is anthropolo- gy. Incorporating many of the social and biological sciences, this course touches upon studies such as arche- ology, geology, sociology, psycholo- gy, theology, biology and ethics, field trips to museums and to an In- dian dig in Hot Springs are taken to give students a more realistic picture of what they are learning. Because of all that is included, anthropology is the broadest of the social sciences. The required American history, world history and government are also taught. Students in Mrs. Fger's psychology class discuss today's problems and ways to solve them. A castle decorates Miss Farrar's room. Seniors in one of Mrs. Ann Buddington's government classes take notes during a lecture. 24 academics

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Tapes, rec ords and cassettes were brought into English curriculum this year to provide variety for all classes. Popular ones included MacBeth and The Tempest, shown to sen- iors. New films, including Taming of the Shrew and Romeo and Juliet, helped sophomores and seniors un- derstand Shakespeare more fully. A first for the English Department was experimental team teaching conduc ted by Mrs. Lucille Shaw and Mrs. Nancy Leavitt on the freshman level. New literature books gave a more recent picture of literary accomplish- ments to juniors, with English history being stressed. The Class of 72 learned essentials in writing and studied works of vari- ous authors and poets. A round table discussion led by Doug Turley, senior, adds interest to the English routine. Freshman English classes give several plays to broaden interest and to entertain the students. academics 23

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Juniors Janie Feuille and Jenny Jackson discuss reports in Mrs. Miller’s world history class. academics 25