Liberty High School - Harvester Yearbook (Liberty, TX)

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l , O Mr. Carl R. Adams Science ZAZLQ COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT The commercial subjects, shorthand, typing, and junior business training are designed to give the student practical training for the business world. Q , I f ., SCIENCE DEPARTMENT One purpose of present day science is to help the student think critically about scientific prob- lems. The science of today helps the student to understand and appreciate the attitude and method of the scientist. Moreover, it helps him to acquire something of the scientific attitude himself and to apply with some degree of effi- ciency the scientific method. Thus he develops an inquiring mind and learns to seek the truth rather than guess or jump at conclusions. 'iit in Mi ss Shirley Beard Commercial

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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT The mathematics department offers to the inter- ested students courses in general math, algebra I l ' , a gebra II, and both plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. This offers an adequate prepa- ration for either the students who are preparin 8 for college or for those whose academic training '11 b wi e completed in high school. Mr. A. B. Cooley Mathematics and Science A The algebra II class pictured below is a splendid example of the emphasis being placed on one of the mathematical rin- P ciples included in this specific course. Mr. D. M. Hester Mathematics 12

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ART This is a basic course of art where some of the main funda- mentals are taught. These include design, lettering, color, advertising and layout, and figure drawing. W W DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION Distributive Education under- takes to combine retailing with actual work experience. Students attend classes and work in a phase of retailing, having the employer act as a teacher on the job.