New Boston High School - Pine Cone Yearbook (New Boston, TX)

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VELMA VINSON Senior English SAM DICKENS Sophomore English i LINDA KING Junior English English Department Adds to Our Culture Every student in New Boston High School has presented to him the opportunity to learn apprecia- tion of the finer and cultural things of life. The grammar phase of English provided the necessary background and knowledge which all our subjects thrive on. MRS. SYBIL LUTZ - Language and Speech Department. Spanish helps students become acquainted with, and to develop an appreciation for the Latin American people as a means of developing American solidarity. A knowledge of the Spanish language and its background is also provided as a key to belter understanding of Spanish and La tin -American culture. Speech classes acquaint the student with the proper methods used in debate, prose interpreta- tion and poetry interpretation. The student also gains confidence as he learns how to address the public in many varied situations. 11

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MR J. P. VINSON - Counselor The Counseling Department gave interest measure- ments and interpretation to sophomore students. In addi- tion, achievement and aptitude tests were provided for stu- dents and also interpreted, information concerning colleges, universities, and careers was also provided, especially with senior students in mind. A new school-wide career day was held in which worthwhile information on many fine vo- cations was obtained by the participating students. Juniors taking counseling tests. Sophomores Punching Holes. 10

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Math Department THOMAS HAWKINS - Plane Geometry Physics Trig. MARI KAY HAWKINS - General Math and Algebra The Math Department of New Boston High School tried to formulate a correct understand- ing as to the meaning of fractions, and to teach the students to gain a basic understand- ing of methods to coordinate geometry and thus recognize the way in which algebra and geometry complement each other. 12