Devine High School - Corral Yearbook (Devine, TX)

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Social Studies Upen, Doors o Democracy The Social Studies Department stresses the impor- tance of a general understanding of people every- where so that they may co-operate for a peaceful world. In these classes the students receive a maga zine containing the latest news that is happening in the world. The Social Studies Department consists of American History, World History, Civics, and Driver's Education. Simon Cantu and Raymond Martinez look on while Frank Jaramillo traces a map for a project in World History. if 1 .' 1'-i sf v I 1 I f I I If I 2? f 'I Students Learn to Drive Sdf6bf and Cotirteously In the Driver's Education course, students learn to drive safely as well as courteously During the first half of the year students study hard to get the first half of their driver's license which will have a restric- tion on it until they receive the last part which removes the restriction. Carolyn Yarborough, Irene Willms, Chris Chant and Tommy Campsey observe as Mr. Linville demonstrates the stopping point of a car traveling at different speeds. Charts and drawings are used to get the finer points of Driver's Education over to the students. I .

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The Curriculum Stresses Scieutwe Knowledge Chemistry students learn to make hydro- gen sulphide in the first period chemis- try class. Left to right: George Keith, Charles McCarley, Linden Penland, Gay- lon Dubose, Mr. Petri, instructor, and Robert Alexander. me- P iii ,, A. X 513 Ps 1 -r In order to help one understand the mys teries of his environment and the sclentif ic world of today the Science Depart ment offers us courses which open the doors to understanding The fields of chemistry, physics general science and biology are stepping stones to our future education and vocations Ronnie Schott discusses a problem of dissecting worms with Mr. Petri.

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Physical Education d Develops Sportsmanshzp Mrs. Pringle shows girls of the first period P.E. class how to do calisthenics. These exercises a practiced each day before class begins. P.E. not only builds one's body Sportsmanship is important in all healthy and strong, it also builds walks of life. Training one to get one's moral standards by encour- along with others is one of the aging fair play and consideration purposes of the Physical Education of others. Learning to get along Department. with others and developing new interests and hobbies, a student becomes a more worthy member of the community. The fifth period, taught by Coach Gustafson, prac- tices setting up exercises.