De Leon High School - De Leonian Yearbook (De Leon, TX)

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5' , . N klhwuxwvkumw Right: Mr. Nabors prepares a film for his chemistry stu- dents. Far Right and Below Right: Physical Science students build electrical motors as a special project in Mr. Cur- bo's class. Below: Biology students view a film. This year, the Science Department offered students chemistry , biology, and physical sci- ence. Chemistry. the science of properties and changes in matter, involves both paper work and performing labs. Biology is the study of living things. Biology students dissected and studied animals. They were also required to prepare an insect collec- tion. Physical science, taught by Mr. Curbo, examines the properties of inanimate matter and energy . Besides studying basic chemistry and physics, physical science students engaged in building electrical projects for open house. Physical science students also studied narcotic drugs during Drug Abuse Week. R L .5392 fs' P 9,-f jf V- I 6661160 Larry Nabors BS-Tarleton State Univ .

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Nelda Priddy BS, MAT Tarleton State University Charlotte Johnson BS, Abilene Christian College Q 'ax rr Addie Ratliff BA, MAT Tarleton State Univ. Ronnie Nations , BA Hardin-Simmons t flllgillfgjfl Above and below left: Students gain useful informa- tion about career opportunities during a two-week career education unit. Below: Reading students view a filmstrip. Junior and Senior English students participated in a career learning center during the second trimester this year. The career study, provided by the Region Service Center, offered a tremendous amount of information about specialized fields, occupational temperaments, and col- lege requirements. The students worked at a series of ten learning stations to complete requirements for a grade contract. Sophomores again viewed a full-length film entitled JULIUS CAESAR, and freshman students attended a live production of THE MIRACLE WORKER at the Tarleton State University Theatre. Reading was offered this year to any student wishing to increase reading abilities. One foreign language , Spanish, was offered this year. In Spanish I as well as in Spanish II , students study not only the Spanish language , but also Spanish-speaking nations. I , C l

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LEFT: Mr. West helps his history students in reviewing for a test. LOWER LEFT: A social studies class works in small groups. BELOW: American history students prepare their daily assignment. Jack Waggoner Grady West BS-Sul R055 BS-Howard Payne This year, D. H. S. students taking social studies are offered American history, world history , world geography, and civics. American history deals with the study of our nation's history from the early colonial period through the present time . World geography and world history students examine other countries and cities as well as the history of major world events. Civics deals with our nation's democratic form of government.