Madisonville High School - Mustang Yearbook (Madisonville, TX)

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Scientific Thought and anual Skill MATHEMATICS Basic concepts were developed in related math, algebra I, and geometry, Students who enrolled in algebra II, trigonometry, and elementary analysis had the opportunity to develop deeper understand ing of mathematical principles while learning the structure and skills of these more advanced courses. These courses enable the college- bound student to acquire the background necessary for his future ed- ucation and profession. SCIENCE General science, biology, physics, and chemistry, are the four fields of science offered in the curriculum, Beginning in general sci- ence with the study of the earth, astrology, and nature as a whole, the student progresses to biology where he concentrates on plants, insects, animals, and human anatomy--then to chemistry where he acquires information on the composition of substances and the trans- formation which they undergo--and to physics where he devotes his time learning about the nature of the physical world. MECHANICAL DRAWING Mechanical Drawing adapts students to meet the needs of a largely industrial world. The primary elements of mechanical drawing are correct use of drafting tools, good lettering, three dimensional repre- sentations, blueprint reading, and essential elements of a good house plan, Q,,,.. Algebra II students used the laminated graph charts on the new mathematics desks to determine solution sets for systems of equations, ffw--M

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fl RICKY D, BREWER B, S, Civics Mechanical Drawing 8th Math MISS LOUISE HATCHER B, A, , M. A. Algebra I and II Geometry Yearbook Richard Synwolt, Rhonda Manning, and Monty Zachary might very well be among tomorrow's scientists, Many experiments were performed using the new equipment in I4 the chemistry lab. urrieulum Recognized Need fo Students in Mechanical Drawing concentrated on developing house plans as one of their projects MRS, ALICE ANN FANNIN B. S. Biology Speech Journalism Sth Science HAROLD SCOTT B, S, Chemistry Physics General Science Physical Education Coach

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Economics students studied the stock market from the newspaper to gain a better knowledge of the business world. ENGLISH Four years of required English helps to equip the student to carry on his role in life with a better understanding of the principles of communication. All classes were taught the fundamentals of composi- tion, along with basic grammar rules, and were given the opportunity to study great literary works, The importance of reading was a point stressed through- out the year. SPEECH Speech is an elective course which is designed to give students an opportunity to express themselves before an audience with poise and confidence. Stu- dents studied and practiced giving speeches of intro- duction, welcome, and acceptance as well as in- formative and other types of informal talks, They prepared commercial advertisements and studied the art of poetry and prose interpretation. SOCIAL STUDIES Students gain valuable knowledge of other lands, as well as their own country, through courses in history and civics, Those studying world history became acquainted with the development and progress ofthe different nations, Important facts and dates in the history of the United States were studied in American History. Civics created a better understanding of our government and helped to prepare students to be leaders of the future,