J M Tate High School - Tahisco Yearbook (Gonzalez, FL)

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STUDENTS ARE MADE AWARE OF CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES Exercise your right! Vote!! This being election year, many social studies classes held mock elec- tions during the month of November. Through these classes. Aggies were informed about world affairs. By taking required courses in civics, geog- raphy, American history, and Americanism versus Communism, students learned the basic principles of our country and the threats against it today. Elective classes in world history, Florida resources, physical geography, and psychology may be taken for an added insight into world situations. Whether required or elected, social studies classes prepare students to accept their civic responsibilities. American history students all agree that it requires hard work and concentration to receive a good grade. Thelia Bryant Don Brunson Clete Clark James Davis Jo Street Hill B.S., Troy State Col- B.S., Troy State Col- B.A., M.A., George B.S., M.A., Mississippi B.A., Blue Mountain lege. Civics, History, lege. M.A., University Peabody College. His- College. History. College. Sociology, Science. of Alabama. World tory, Physical Geogra- Economics. History, Physical Edu- phy, Florida Re- cation. sources. Hunter Draper Dwight Leonard Pete McLeod Glenda Monks Hazel Spurlock B.A., Howard College. B.S., M.A., University B.S., University of B.S., Troy State Col- B.S., Florida State Un- M.A., University of of Alabama. Civics. Tampa. World History, lege. World Geogra- iversity. American His- C e 1 a. Civics, World Florida History. phy. tory. History, Florida Re- sources. 16

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experimentation is key word IN MATH AND SCIENCE Math, science and home economics are three areas that provide many intriguing and surprising hours of study. True, they require a lot of work and research, but the knowledge gained and the thrill that comes from discovering a new compound or figuring out a hard problem makes up for all the time spent. Though it sounds unusual to hear the state- ment “2 is equal to 1”, with the use of logarithms and other advanced math, it can be proved. Of course, all the problems are not as difficult, but every class from general math to trigonometry holds something equally as interesting. “Gee, it’s alive!” This is heard from students using microscopes in the science classes. Just as fascinat- ing are the many compounds and equations worked with in chemistry and physics. Studying and learn- ing adds interest to all science classes. Though home economics is only required for girls in the 9th grade, it may be continued through out high school. Lids can fly around the home economics foods laboratory, when girls are busy learning how to use different tools and cooking processes—but they try to keep this to a minimum with good preparation by Mrs. Jennings and Mrs. Dickson, our home economics teachers. In addition to learning the basic skills in sewing and cooking, personal grooming is also stressed. Outside projects in home and self improvement are required to stress the importance of personal development. Homer Davis Ruth Barnhart Eura Lee Harding Elaine Haylcs Bob Holland B.S., University of B.S., University of B.S., Troy State Col- B.S., Livingston State B.S., Troy State Col- Southem Mississippi. Missouri. Math. lege. Math. College. Algebra, lege. Algebra, Trigon- Math. Plane Geometry. ometry. Margaret Jeffers Kathleen Jennings Dale Johnson C. O. Rudder Fred Minchell B.S., Delta State Col- B.S., Alabama College. B.S., William Carey B.S., University of BB- University of lege. Math. Home Economics. College. Plane Geo- Southern Mississippi. Southern Mississippi. metry. Business Arith- Math. Math, Science, me tic.

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BUSINESS EDUCATION HELPS TO MOLD THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW Loree Atkinson W. C. Clayton A.B., Bowling Green B.S., University o f University. A. C. A., Alabama. D.C.T. Western Kentucky University. M.A., Flor- ida State University. Bookkeeping, Typing. Many quick “peck, peck” pecks come from the typing classes as they become acquainted and pro- ficient with the keyboard. Learning completely the symbols used in shorthand classes and being able to take speedy dictation is the specific goal of shorthand students. Bookkeeping students become efficient in keeping accurate records. After train- ing in these business courses, many students are able to get jobs immediately after graduation. Obtaining “on the job training” in various occu- pations and, at the same time, taking English, one elective and two hours of D.C.T. at school, stu- dents in the Diversified Cooperative Training Pro- gram become prepared for job opportunities. Am- bitious Aggies become more conscientious as they are graded on the job and as they perform satis- factorily for their employers. Evelyn Treadway Robert May A.B., Georgetown Col- B.S., M.A., Florida lege. Typing, Personal State University. Spec- Typing, Shorthand. ial Education. Personal typing students learn the fundamentals of typing. SPECIAL EDUCATION IS ADDED TO CURRICULUM Added to the curriculum at Tate this year are several classes in Special Education. While the needs of students in these classes are met at their particular levels, students are taught to acquire the basic tools for living. To make students self-suf- ficient and to help them become useful citizens are the main objectives of the classes. 17