Jefferson High School - Monticello Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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ac ullt if, Miss HeIland's American history class is far from a course in dates and facts. Iefferson's fifty-two history classes, taught by ten teachers, develop in pupils an active appre- ciation of their civic and social responsibilities, lead them to understand clearly how peoples have reached their present stage in civilization, and train them, by honest in- vestigation and sensible discussion, to reach conclusions about social and political problems, ABBOTT, MR, FREDERICK Public Speaking Department, Head Columbia U., Southwestern U., Missouri Teachers' Col., Westmoorland College, London Collegiate Inst., Spons., Thespians, ALEXANDER, MRS. HELEN Office Clerk Main Avenue High School, Tower Secretarial School. ALLEM, MISS EDNA L. English Department, Head U. of Texas, A.B., A.M., U. of Chicago, Columbia U., U. of California, U. of Washington. ARROWOOD, MR. R. W. Mathematics Department, Head Central Missouri State Teachers' Col., B.S., A.B., Spons., Senate. BARRETT, MISS ELIZABETH English Department U. of Texas, A.B., A.M., Spons., Hermes. BARRETT. MISS MARIE English Department U. ot Colorado, U. of Texas, A,B., A.M., Spons., Modernists. BENNETT, MRS. BASSIE History Department Baylor U., A.B., Columbia U., St. Mary's U. BIRDWELL, MISS MAEDELE Home Economics Department Texas State College for Women, B.S., Our Lady of the Lake Col., St. Mary's U., U. of Texas. BOLTON, MRS. HELEN M. Mathematics Department U. of Texcxu A.B., Columbia U., A.M., Spons., Euclidean Mathematics Club, ' a Mr. ArroWood's algebra class is absorbed in an explanation of square root. Sixteen hundred students in fifty-eight mathematics classes are capably looked alter by ten teachers, From simple operations with algebraic symbols through solid geometry and trigonometry on to a mastery of the mechanics oi algebra, Iefferson students, even those who are to study engineering later, really are prepared for college mathematics. NVIY' 'fx A- S' C 51 , ..... ri Page 2

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cwln. ,Swag Tolerance, understanding, and friendship . . . hese Words are most befitting to our Vice- 'rincipal and Dean of Boys. The spirit of friend- iness for which Jefferson is striving has as its .hining example our Mr. Ivey. Always ready ind eager to be of service to our school and its tudents, he has the confidence and respect of every boy and girl. A rare sense of humor is ine of his outstanding traits, one which helps make him the admired figure that he is. Mr. Eey's dependability, his good-fellowship, and his thorough capability are essential parts of our school life. LJ, Q W MR. A. J. IVEY , Vice-Principal Thomas Jefferson High School YVliM .Smith Service, efficiency, devotion to youth, and true friendship . . . our beloved Dean of Girls is the essence of all these qualities. She is every girl's adviser, every student's friend. One never de- parts from a conference or a conversation with our Miss Smith without feeling that he has gained something of inestimable value. She has the rare gift of understanding, which is deeply appreciated by every Jefferson boy and girl. Her quiet dignity and her unruffled serenity in the face of difficulties evoke the admiration of all Whose privilege it is to come in contact with her. K ,..-f 5 MISS FRANCES SMITH Dean of Girls Thomas Jefferson High School ...im 'S 1'

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t dw ! HHN: , f.o. , 'Mita 'Q N . Q90 X zge 21 Miss West's Latin pupils truly enjoy their study of Cicero's great works. Iefferson's four years of Latin, from beginners Latin through Caesar, Cicero, and Virgil, develop a high standard of scholarship among the students and a real ability to read and to understand the language. Of prime importance is the help given by Latin to English grammar, English vocabulary, and English spelling. BRAWNER, MISS MAMIE A. English Department Colorado State Teachers' Col., A.B., U. of Texas, U. of Cali- fornia, Columbia U., Spons., Student Council. BREWER, MISS MATTIE English Department U. of Texas, A.B., A.M., Spons., Sponsors' Club. BROOKS, MISS MATTIE L. Librarian U. of Texas, A.B., Incarnate Word Col., A.M., Our Lady of the Lake Col., B.S. in Library Science. BRUNET, MISS LOUISE French Department U. of Texas, A.B., A.M., Columbia U., Spons., Le Cercle Francais, DE BURGOS, MR. FRANCIS Music Department U. of Texas, A,M., Colgate U., Ph,B., Detroit Conservatory of Music, Mus, B., Mus. M., National U. of Mexico, Spons., Euterpeans, Spons., Girls' Glee Club. BURKE, MISS MARGARET F. Q fx Science Department' Q I Q i --' U. of California, A.B., Columbia U., ANI., Our Lady ,of Phe Lake Cot.'f ,X,-5 ' ' f M, .f ., 1 . me-A 4 J BURNETT, MR. CECIL Physical Education Department Southwest Texas State Teachers' Col., U. of Texas, A. and M. Col., Southern California U., Chicago U., Assistant Coach, BURNETT, MR. T. CONNER Mathematics and Science Departments Southwest Texas State Teachers' Col., B.S,, U. of Texas, Radio Physics. BUTLER, MR. WALLACE T. Science Department Minnesota U., A.B. Miss McFarland's future homesmakers are deeply involved in the process of fruit-cake baking. I-'rom simple classifying of foodstuffs to the study of markets, selection of food, food laws, and food inspection the entire homemaking course is fascinating. The students learn to Write menus, use different types of service, and entertain for special occasions. They also learn to plan, prepare, and serve meals. acuity,