San Antonio College - El Alamo Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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P people bending over drafting Architecture Helmke, Vernon L. Chasey, George V. Instructor Professor W ,ss ,. When a erson enters a class pai .nn architects he usually sees at SAC. Aiding further in the growth of metropolitan San Antonio and SAC is the architect with his tools. Not only must he know how to draw, but he must also have studied such basic technicalities as descriptive geometry fundamentals, perspective, shades and shadows, types and methods of con- struction, estimating, and the cost of materials and labor. Twelve courses based on freehand drawing, architectural design, building construction, esti- mating, specifications, and structural design arc offered during the day and evening school sessions. Some of these courses are also taught during the summer school session. fb, 0-Www. iluilvlltlu. Wtyijfa la-ire L-fp., QM Q But sometimes the monotony is broken. H-ere are successive steps in the production of the unusual Christmas tree which adorned the fountain near the Center.

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Libro ry James O. Wallace Mrs. Muriel Bates Lowell M.. Robinson Librarian Asst, Librarian ASSY- I-lbfaflan Containing more than 23,000 books, the San Antonio College Library has gained a reputation for being one of the best-equipped libraries in San Antonio. It is used by students from Trinity and St. Mary's Universities, from the high schools, and even the junior high schools, all of whom have come to recognize this library as a community institution. Complete to the last detail, the book collection is supplemented by the latest magazines and news- papers. A large collection of phonograph records includes recordings of music, poetry, drama, shorthand dictation, foreign languages, and historical events. Other than periodicals, standard ref- erence books, and rare and valuable materials, all books can be checked- out by the student. Identical service is offered to Evening and Day Division students. Each is provided withian ac- tivity or library card which entitles him to borrow any circulating book. A librarian is available for individual assistance with problems of locating materials or interpreting information found. Clyde L. Hopkins Mrs. Margaret jones Helen Prikot I-ibf211'Y assignments and 3 quiet Hi- Processing Clerk Circulation Clerk Records Clerk m0SPhCfC make this f00m WW POPUIHF- F HW!-im-.. vn-

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Art Vr .1 This prize winning design of the Three Wise Men was displayed on the dou ble story window facing San Pedro during the Christmas holidays Peavey Mrs Margaret Barker Mrs Norma Associate Professor Instructor -1 E As the dramiatist expresses himself through act- ng, a minister through his sermons, and a poet hrough his writings, so an artist presents his vis- ons and feelings of life on canvas. To capture he true beauty and structure of an obiect and to resent a certain idea to the public is the combined im of most artists. I-ncluded under the study of rt are interior decorating, crafts, lapidary arts and ilversmithing, design, and ceramics. Students also re offered a course in the history of art in which I hey are given the opportunity to go on field trips jg l -I o museums and art galleries. I H 1 ri' .IX ,,Q.lL The foyer of the Fine Arts Building provides background for the 1 subject who is being sketched by the life drawing class. Bible Study of the Old Testament and New Testament histories are two . non-sectarian courses offered to xx' ll all students in facilities adjacent to the campus. Also taught is a course dealing with Christian teachings on love and marriage. lk E . . i ' X., x.--1-9 , .'h.,. ,. . Large maps in the Methodist Student Center make the study of The Rev. Cole V. , . D Assistant professor Bible more realistic to those who E1-,mil for this course.