David Crockett High School - Texan Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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t, l 1-ge 11352 X we . W ' fx c F X 4 VN XIX x ii xx A 'K Nancy Holt Jewel Kay S.A. Lee Analytic Geometry Analysis FOM Basic Calculus Computer Basic Introduction to Algebra . ' V 1 - Q 1 - K f , : I M X 1' ,wir .Q - J .t 15,555 ss 2. anxl I if ' 2 X iccil I lf if if it ,ee . at 'fl I A if is nlil if is s wi IE Lloy Lizcano Leigh Lunsford Diane McGowan Antonio Medrano Lydia Miller Computer Fortran FOM Basic Introduction to Geometry Introduction to Geometry FOM Business Algebra Algebra II Algebra 3,4 Intro. Alg. Calculus Carol Reed Algebra IV Trigonometry Christela Sifuentez Geometry Algebra ,,s,1,,,, o1.1 ,.., , ., . 'I-lv-A-' ,lv -Yi- Q5? A3231 . i . E A W A J K Lucy Stewart FOM Consumer wx' We gr xr 4 xc n E 44- I 1 in 3 Carol Weiser FOM Tutorial Applications Algebra 2,4 MOCE '--' Working an equation with the distributive property, freshman A gg,-t: ' I Robert Pickwell shows the rest of his Introductory Algebra class Vw.- how he solved his problem on the board

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Mathematics provides key to future for students Out of all the academic courses there are, math must be the subject with greatest variety of choices and levels to take. FOM fFundamen- tals of Mathematicsl for the lesser abstract peo- ple, Introductory Algebra and Algebra for the conservative types, moving up to Pre-Calculus range, you have Trigonometry, Analysis, and Analytical Geometry. Then there's Calculus for those who are either brilliant or totally out of their minds, If you're the futuristic kind that foresees the advancing computer age, Computer Basic, Fortran, and Pascal are the classes to take. These are all of Crockett's picks for Math courses. FOM fFundamentals of Mathj is for the peo- ple who are just in a lower bracket of math and if they are not they are playing a good act of blowing it off in a major way. The first year of FOM consists of basic fractions and decimals and applying them to the area and perimeter of figures. The second year deals with formulas and business applications. They are taught everyday survival things, like doing your checkbook, said FOM teacher S.A. Lee. These are things that are really important to most peoplef' Algebra and geometry are usually as far as most people wish to go in mathematics. In- troductory Algebra has the same concepts as Algebra I but at U2 the speed. Geometry I and Il are taken between Algebra II and Algebra III. Algebra goes up to a fourth course. The pre-calculus courses are the ones for peo- ple who want a head start for college math. Just recently, the legislature changed the required lesson plan for calculus. Outgoing juniors that have been told to take Analytical Geometry in- stead of Analysis will have a harder time in Calculus. However, it is not as bad as it sounds. A few sections pertaining to analytical geometry will be deleted to allow more time to study material which is strictly Calculus, said Calculus teacher Nancy Holt. This is so that all the essential elements are taught which the education agency now requires. This set-up is meant to allow the study of both Analysis and Analytical Geometry before Calculus. Calculus and Analytical Geometry overlap,'l said Holt. For this year's juniors who did have time to take Analytical but were told to take Analysis and now just learned the of the changed required elements in Calculus, our deepest sympathy. Computers are the rising thing and most peo- ple can't even type. Some exposure fto com- putersl is helpful in many careersf' said com- puter math teacher Jewel Kay. Crockett can give that exposure. Computer Literacy is a business course, but gives one a good start. Com- puter Basic, Fortran, and Pascal are what really get kids interested in computers. Many people are intimidated by computers. Just having your hands on a computer will mean that you're not afraid of them and have an idea of what they can do and can't do, said Kay. by: Terry Linn 66 !Math lllllllllllllllll

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Industrial Arts ELECTRICIANS - HOPKINS Electrician Company now hiring helpers,paid holidays, paid uaca- tions, uniforms, and insurance. -1212 Ramble Rd. - 299-0572. This is a common add that could have come out of any classifieds ads section of almost any newspaper. After high school or trade school this is an extremely fimilar sight to a whole lot of people. Industrial trades are another angle to take in order to make a decent living, and there are plenty of them to choose from. High schools throughout America have different choices of how-ton classes students can take. Crockett is no different. Electronics, drafting, metals, woods auto mechanics, cosmetology, photography, plastics, fiberglass processing, and architec- ture even driver's education could be considered a how-to courses. These Crockett's industrial arts classes that teach you the basics in how to do things more or less with your hands. Some of them require a signifacant amount of creativity, like architec- ture and photography. However, with these and the others, once the trade is learned itls easier to get stable job. Keeping up with new developements is all that is needed. Crockett is the only high school in Austin that has one hour industrial arts classes in electronics to choose from. There is a two hour vocational program for electronics at Austin High School, said Electronics teacher Ben Botbol. Applied Elec- tronics is a continuation of General Electronics plus commercial wiring and small appliance repair. Advanced Electronics class follows up on the learning experiences initiated in Basic as well as transistors, and digital logic circuits. There is a new program Crockett has just recently started involving digital technology and robotics. We're very much in line with the current state of the arts, said Botbol. Drafting is also a popular choice for the students who want to get a start in a drafting or architectural career. Junior Kathy Tiley won ALL-STATE Honors, Division 1 of the 1985 Texas State Drawing Com- petition. She had the best drawing for a first year drafting student out of students from 100 different high schools and junior high schools throughout Texas. General Drafting I covers subjects like drafting in- stuments, layouts and media. General Il includes auxilary architec- ture, and technical drafting. Technical Drafting, the third choice of drafting classes Crockett has to 68fIndustrial Arts , :Qi , 'A 1,-Q 2 ,st it X X -M -,.. ...f e- --efi. X, , .ff-' f- I ff' ' ., ff if' tt 4 -V., ,fe t :L - K 'I p ' , 3. rl 1 ':YVq , atv 1 1,10-'55 43-,. -1 of n f Right: Woodworking is a popular industrial arts class for freshman who took it in junior high and Freshman Jeff Redman fits the mold. offer, deals with structural and elec- tromechanical drafting. Industrial graphics may be included. All these things together, Gives you a sense of knowing how structures are formed and built from the inside out, said Junior Jon Mark Garcia All industrial arts classes at Crockett expose students to the different angles of each field they wish to enter into. The courses don't teach entire trades, but they give a general outlook on what the kidsare getting involved in. by Terry Linn I :if 'S N'ffiS?Tg.: 'i' 2 wg: 2- ' sf- ip. 4 - .NWN A., ' X . l 5 - Q - f' .f 15, ' aft ' n f ' M 1 ' 'R -Q-5.15g??E 1g N ,, gg-iflr if is ' , . 'i 'g, 'gif 'lv V - .- .. f ' 1-9 ' , r i? -..ww-f y lf' -Q fbv fgf- - ' igjiezf A :-21,3 P ,- X mg -- ' I ' X ' ' 5 4 MQ-Agia 'l .lg ll A 4 e if