Denison High School - Yellow Jacket Yearbook (Denison, TX)

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!◄ n Projects Enrich Study Science classes involve a variety of subject review. Students become involved in experiment and research projects. Group work and guest speakers enrich the class. Basic biology is the science of life and living matter of all forms. Physical science surveys chemistry, astronomy, and geology. Biology 1 consists of four parts (1) the nature of Life, (2) ecological relationships and genetics, (3) classification of plants and animals, and (4) the biology of man. Biology 11 is basically a laboratory course which requires laboratory activity beyond the regular school day. Students are selected in the ninth grade for the honor Biology 1 and 11 class, a two hour course taken the junior year. It is part of a comprehensive science program for students planning a science profession. Mrs. John Terry, chairman, (B.A.; M. A. - Austin College) teachers Biology I and 11 (c). Mr. James Rowland (B.S., M.S. - SOSU) teaches chemistry and physical science (d). Mr. David Henry (B.S., biology, P.E.; M.S. - zoology, botany - ETSU) teaches biology and physical science (e). Mr. Bill Day (M.S. - Central Michigan U) teaches basic biology. Tommy Miller stocks new equipment (a), while Bettye McKean, Holt Chesshir, and Shawna Ruff perform a chemistry experiment (b). Academics - 25

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Math Courses Prepare Students for Future ▲ a Courses are chosen according to students' future plans. Those interested in pure mathematics or in engineering, medicine, and science fields select from physics, elementary analysis, and trigonometry after completing algebra and geometry. Fundamentals of math provide basic instruction for other students who do not have plans for career requiring higher math. Three math teachers joined the staff this year. Mrs. Sara Davis (B.S. - education - NTSU) teaches geometry and fundamentals of math (c). Mrs. Barbara Peterson (B.A. - math, B.S. - education -UT) teaches introductory Algebra II (d). Mrs. Patsy Phelps (B.S. - LSU) leaches math lab. Mr. John Gardner (f) department head, (B.S. - SOSU). Mr. Gardner showed his culinary talents cooking a spaghetti dinner for bachelor homemaking (b). He teaches physics, elementary analysis, trigonometry, and Algebra II. Mr. David Kenny (g) teaches algebra and math fundamentals. (B.S., M.S. - education; M.S. - math - SOSU) (a) Mr: . Kenny returns test papers to students. 24 - Academics

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VAC Fulfills Student Needs The vocational adjustment program enables students to receive both academic and vocational training so that graduation is possible and students may obtain jobs. Learning how to complete an application, learning how to get along with fellow employees, developing self-assurance, and taking pride in doing a job well is emphasized in the co-op program. Students unable to attend school may still earn credits through the homebound program. Homebound teachers bring work to students and carry the completion of it to school. Mrs. Kathy Williams (a) began teaching in the middle of the school year. She is shown looking at exhibits from the Arts and Crafts Fair. She has earned a B.S. from ETSU. Mrs. Jo Ann Mayberry (b) has a B.S. from Huston-Tillotson, she is a homebound teacher. Mrs. Slyvia Walker (c), former homebound teacher has a B. S. from Howard Payne. She is vocational adjustment coordinator. Mrs. Elizabeth Williams (d) a homebound teacher has a B.S. from St. Cloud State. t 26 Academics