Pulaski Academy - Bruin Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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' a necessit In Pulaski Academy there are many required courses. ln order to graduate students must take English every year and must obtain three credits in math, science, and social studies. In addition to these, two credits of the same foreign language are required. Since English is required every year, it seems students have more to say about the class. Senior Curt Holton commented, English is like a breath of fresh air in the morning. Studying fine works by Shakespeare and Thoreau keeps my creative juices flowing. This is what the educational experience is all about. Other people don't have the same response. Cathy Shell stated, I hate the pop quizzes Mrs. Cordon gives us every day! The teachers, however, have a totally different point of view than most ofthe students. Mrs. Cordon remarked, I can't understand why all my students don't LOVE English like I do! Three credits of both science and social studies are required for graduation. History is probably the most interesting subject that the school requires the students to take, said Jason Matt. Some people enjoy science just because they like the teacher. l look forward to seeing Mrs. Thomas everyday to study biology, responded We hate grammar! Seniors labor on the grammar assignment Mrs. Cordon gave them. Grammar was required in all English classes this year. 52 Academies Ragan Hernandez. However, some people aren't very fond of history. According to Jason Walton, History reminds me of the smell in the gym locker room. Nevertheless, history and science are both very important subjects in the education department at Pulaski Academy. Math is one of the stronger fields at Pulaski Academy. Our math department is the strongest it's ever been. The new courses that are being offered have really broadened the choices for the students, responded Kathleen Hamill. Senior Angela Harrison commented, I feel the math department this year is going the extra mile for the students. Mrs. Atkins was added to the math department this year. She teaches Algebra II classes. Senior Michelle Smith said, I have Algebra ll right after lunch and it really gets my digestivejuices flowing. The courses that are required at Pulaski Academy equip each student with an excellent education. Each teacher at P.A. provides individual help necessary for a student's success. This is a lot harder than I thought. Scott Mittledorf, senior, toils over a civics report. Civics is taken as a freshman, and is required for graduation.

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hat else? Seniors Marley Meyer and Kathleen Hamill discuss what iournalism homework they have. ,. iv' ht If Journalism: tfront fowl Julie Peters. Lynne Bryant. lrow 21 Rachel Redman. Shannon Hernandez leditorj. Wesley Massey. Stephen Niswanger. Kristi Phelan. Tiffany Forsythe, Meg Holmes. Kim Solomon. frow 33 Phyllis Cordon ladviserl. Randy DeWese. Brent Trammel. Kate Lanford Devon Holder. Derek Jester. Marley Meyer. frow 4jJay Porter. Jason Matt. Curt Holton, Kris Gillian, Scott Mittledorf. Marci Smith. Kathleeri Hamill feditorj. 4-v ,-1-1 Literary Mlgnzine: Scott Mittledorf feditorl, Julie Peters, Jason Matt leditorj, hite out! Derek .lester,junior, corrects a mistake on his yearbook layout form. Eleffives Sl

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