Douglas MacArthur High School - Brahma Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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six Unlike most other schools in the district, the Mac library was open during lunch for the benefit ot busy students. Jon Courand and Jett Schneider talk over questions in German class. Academics 149

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-.ff Study time scarce but necessary The bane of existence for most teenagers was scheduling in time to learn what is necessary for the next day or next class. There was a common feeling of ap- prehension for both the freshman frantically cramming for his first semester exam and the student staying up all night to catch up on missed assignments. But learning to study was importantg it taught one the skill of budgeting his time, one he must use all his life. 148 Academics ,-f- rM Teresa Mclllurray and Loralee Wooley compare answers on a math assignment. Diane Lustgraff makes use of spare time in the library before an English test. hp-rf'

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Special tests used to motivate A test is generally thought of as something you have to stay up nights for because it would make or break your six weeks grade. However, they can also serve as a means of motivation. In addition. to the normal cur- riculum, the math department of- fered a series of contests to in- terested students. Sponsored by the Texas Mathematics League, the tests challenged cumulative knowledge of algebra, geometry, and higher math skills through the use of highly challenging problems. Although it was the first year for Mac students to take part in the pro- gram, MacArthur cumulative scores ranked in the top 2506 of those in the contest, surpassing those of many academically acclaimed schools Susan Dawson and Karen Crawford take a U.l.L. sponsored English test at San Marcos High School. Texas Mathematics League participants take one ol the monthly tests put out by the organization. mr . Y ls. 1gi.'Q ., Q5 sv ' 49 . as .. . - was 'W -an .-..,,, 150 Academics lb,