Round Rock High School - Dragon Yearbook (Round Rock, TX)

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o vents here uThe study of science can open the mind to new and wondrous things, said Tom Taylor, biology teacher. At Round Rock, classes range from physical science to physics. A problem plaguing the department this year as in the past, was the failure of the school district to provide ventilation in the chemistry rooms. Although neighboring high schools have vent systems, Round Rock's students continued to suffer from impure air. MATH Just going out on the weekend or making a trip to the grocery store requires the use of math. Students do not always like the work involved in taking math but find the benefits of it later in life. The Math Department in- cludes Fundamentals of Math, Algebra l and II, Geometry, Trionometry, Calculous and Computer Math. Tackling his chemistry assignment with a smile brings good results for Dale Miller. vm.-1... Send that student to the head ofthe class. Coach Taylor teaches his biology students Computing the problem with the calculator seems to be the best answer Johnny Pelath, senior, demonstrates.

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.11 ,,J' ,5- Wz,,,,.L rv fr ,. mf W.. 1 ., Maw 1. W was ,ix They explore past, future Seniors took government two semesters for the first time this year, and many bemoaned the idea. Kendall Crisp, senior, stated, I don't feel it is necessary for students to take a whole year of government. Now students who want to graduate at mid-term are not able to. However, Jeanie Blaylock, senior thought tak- ing government is a good idea because it could possibly help a student place out in hisfher first year of college. All seemed to enjoy the simulation games, which helped students understand government. American History and World Geography classes are other required courses in the social science curriculum. Homemaking i'The main purpose of homemaking is to assist students in acquiring homemaking skills and understanding of human relationships, stated homemaking teacher Jo Ann Browne. Homemaking courses at Round Rock involve learning nutrition, consumer education, home management, clothing, housing, child develop- ment, and home and family living skills. Classes took field trips to the bank to read different kinds of housing projects, and did comparison shopping for food, clothing and cars. With a little help from Betty Crocker, Mike Jones, junior prepares an omelet. lr K are v W ,-Mifp it Swsfowawog Daydreaming in class seems to be Kathy Brown's favorite thing. Reports are common for freshmen in history. Karen Can- nady works on hers in the library, lf Design by Kim Gillespie ,' Story by Leanne Billings 153

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Typing a business letter takes perfection. Kathy Latham, junior, is in deep concentration. Four year Ag student, Anthony Alexander, prepares his lamb for the show. mt' ,4 W., fy bf.- '45s They work in office or farm Unemployment is very high this year, and teachers have strongly recommended taking business classes for students who want a bet- ter chance of getting a job. The department classes include Accounting l and ll, Business Law, Typing I and ll, Shorthand I and Il, Free Enterprise, and Record Keeping. Accounting student Teresa Travveek said, 'll feel accounting is important because it in- forms you about money management. Other students are into the business of agriculture. The agriculture program includes Ag I, II, and III, Ag chemicals, and Ag Co-op. The Ag chemicals students learn how to use pesticides and care for plants. Round Rock is the only school in the state offering the specialized course. Other Ag programs deal mostly with farming and raising livestock. 'il like Ag because it gives people the op- portunity to better themselves by raising an animal, said Scott Click, senior Ag student. The books have to balance or accounting students David Greene tleftl and Don Campell will have to start all over. Design! Story by Kim Gillespie