Odessa High School - Corral Yearbook (Odessa, TX)

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Jack Chapman received his B.A. de- gree at Austin State College and has others. He teaches first year algebra, general math, and this spring started teaching an elementary analysis class. Walter Cooley has a from Texas Technological College. He teaches first year algebra and plane geometry. Carolyn Karrer, a sponsor of the Soph. Board, obtained her B.A. de- gree from Southwest Texas State College. She teaches plane geometry and first year algebra. Milton Kuser teaches a variety of mathematics courses. Among these are solid geometry, trigonometry, and advanced algebra. He has earned four degrees attending Southern Methodist University. Douglas McLemore, teaching plane geometry and algebra, attended West Texas State, Texas Technological Col- lege, and Montana State. He re- ceived his M.Ed, and B.S. degrees from West Texas State. Kathryn Thomas attended tr versify of Colorado where she her B.A. degree. She teache geometry and sponsors the Board. Mrs. Karrer, a two year member of the Odessa High faculty, explains an algebra problem on the blackboard. Blackboard teaching provides an opportunity for students to ask questions : they see problems worked. 27

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Mathematics Become More and More Advanced The mathematics department enlightens many students to the formerly unknown world of theorems and complex calculations. Mathematics on the high school level is far more advanced than in earlier school years. Here the student learns how to apply the fundamentals he has learned in primary education. The mathematics department has a wide choice of courses. The two academic required subjects, plane geometry and algebra, are beginning to become more advanced. The new books are being cracked more than ever. There are also more advanced courses such as a second year algebra, trigonometry, and solid geometry. Amid the fast moving world of today, the teachers of the mathematics department carry on their never-ending search for the right word, explanation, or illustration to open the eyes of their students and create a sincere interest and thirst for knowledge. JT-.f Editha Adams attended Texas Uni- versity, Baylor, and Texas Western where she received her B.A. and M.A. She teaches plane geometry and second year Algebra. (ft Ronald Baker attained his B.S. at North Texas State University. A new member of the OHS faculty, he teaches consumers math. After attending Baylor University where she received her B.A., Mina Bane went to E.T.S.T.C. to earn her M.A, She now teaches Algebra 31- 32. m i xplains graphing to Thomas Gay.

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Students Seek Skills in Foreign Languages Foreign language classes at Odessa High School are of great importance to all students on the academic plan. The three languages which are offered are French, Latin, and Span- ish. In an ever growing and changing world the need for more intensive study in the field of foreign languages is quite ap- parent. After mastering the language itself, the more advanced classes delve into the sociology of the different countries, this way, the students can better understand the toms, social problems, and histories of our world. Different departments sponsor activities during the school year. These functions are aimed toward giving the student a better insight of the languages and the practices of its people. f W various cus- w Valeda Jun Gre 5n teaches firs t and second yea Spar ish . Presently teach- ing at !)de h School, she grad- uated rom Abile ne Christi n College with a B.A Stodents taking French courses often seek Mrs. Mad- dox for additional assistance. Kathy Sarles receives individual aid with a problem sentence structure. Laura Harbin, having attended South- west Texas State College and Texas Tech where she received B.A. and M.A. degrees, teaches Spanish 21-22. 1 Jean Kuser, well-known sponsor of J the Junior Classical League, tutors ' the universal language, Latin. She attended the University of Texas and S SMU where she received B.A., B.S., cO and M.A. degrees. Margaret Maddox teaches first and second year Spanish and French. She received her B.A. and M.A. from Baylor. Mrs. Maddox has also studied at Texas Tech.