Corrigan High School - Blue Quill Yearbook (Corrigan, TX)

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Period I 8:20 - 9:05 CLASSES VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE A thorough study of agriculture is becoming increasingly significant to boys interested in becoming farmers and ranchers in East Texas. Numerous practical projects in agricultural and livestock activities have enabled pupils in the local high school department of agriculture to make excellent prepara- tion for becoming proficient in future endeavors in agriculture and animal husbandry. SOCIAL SCIENCE Living and learning in a democracy is the basis of all work in the social science classes. Through the mediums of American history, world history, civics, and economics, pupils are af- forded opportunities to appreciate the forces of democracy in providing the greatest good for the greatest num- ber. 34 SCIENCE The large enrollment in science classes is an index to the fact that pupils are becoming increasingly aware of the role of science in modern progress. In addition to learning much about scientific theories, pupils taking chemistry and general science helped to perform numerous practical experi- ments that enabled them to gain a good grasp of the influence of science in their environments.

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AROUND THE HIGH SCHOOL CLOCK WITH CAMPUS REPORTERS On the following pages are pictorial records ol cross sections oi school life during each period of the school day from the time oi the ringing of the first bell for the beginning of classes at eight-thirty in the morning until the sound of the dismissal bell at three- thirty in the afternoon. The staff has attempted-in a limited way-to portray, by word and picture, the drama of school life between the ringing of these bells-the grind of daily chores in the classroom, the hum of projects of various clubs, the whirl of social activities personified by class favorites, typical campus scenes, chapel programs, the marching and playing of the band, the fighting of the Bulldogs on the gridiron and in the gym, and other activities that make a modern high school good proving ground for iuture adult citizens in a democracy, 33

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Period II 9:05 - 9:50 CLASSES WORLD HISTORY By studying World history pupils are given opportunities to learn and appreciate the struggles of mankind in achieving standards of civilization. Emphasis is placed on the role ot Christianity in strengthening the work of man through the centuries. Bookeeping Pupils taking bookkeeping derived much practical information that will facilitate their work it they choose to enter the business world. GIRLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION The ideal ot physical education, HA strong mind in a strong body, was emphasized by thorough courses in physical education tor TYPING Three classes of typing were conducted to care lor the numerous pupils interested in becoming typists. New typewriters, practical charts, exercises, and various types of tesls were provided to aid pupils in developing typing skill. 35 girls this term. The most thorough courses in the history of the local high school phys ical education department were conducted for both boys and girls this term.