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

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Math Vital for Space Conquest In this modern age, as mankind reaches out toward the infinity of outer space, mathematics is a basic need. As a result, this subject emerges more prominently as a means of increasing one ' s stature on the job, and in daily life as well. Meeting this need, the Mathematics Depart- ment at SAC offers a wide variety of courses in the Evening Division. These range from Pre- college Mathematics, algebra, and geometry through College Algebra, trigonometry, and ana- lytic geometry to calculus, a more advanced course. Statistics and Mathematics of Investment are also popular with those students seeking im- provement. Modern courses keep secondary school teach- ers abreast of modern concepts in mathematics education. After i hard day b work, even the simplest equation can be difficult as Wesley Penland proves in his nighttime College Algebra class. First you divide both sides by ' a ' , explains Mr. Frank Gordon to Mrs. Margaret McMillan and James Troutman in an algebra course offered as part of the Evening Division curriculum. Using the abc ' s to find x is difficult. 17 A

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Geologists Aid Modern Living We are grateful to you, Mr. Geologist, for finding the minerals, ores, and oil which feed our industries. Without them we could not have the standard of living we now enjoy. As fast as we devour these resources in ever-increasing amounts, you always manage to discover more or to improve the techniques for getting more. Not to let the public down in their estima- tion of the Geology Department, the 16 night school geologists went on an exploratory spring- time field trip to the Austin formation exposed in San Pedro Park, participated in a Day Divi- sion excursion at Llano, and attended class and lab two nights a week. Interrupted by the photographer, geology students Bil Stratton and Virginia Carson are caught with Geiger counter in hand checking a rock pile for radioactivity. With the help of Dr. John Sandidge, students learn more about historical geology by studying chambered mollusk shells, fossils present in ancient rock formations. Laboratory work also in- cludes a study of rock and minerals, topographic maps, and geology maps. 16 A

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Music Teaching Now Universal I Students taking the course Teaching of Music in Elementary Grades learn dances such as Put Your Little Foot through actual practice and demonstration. Song leading, rhythmic activities, folk materials, and other creative activities are also taught. The Greeks ' nine mystical Muses gave it the name — music! And as early as 4000 B. C, music had a place of honor. Today its appeal is as strong as ever, and in keeping with the thirst for knowledge of this art, the Evening Music Depart- ment offers several courses each semester. The two music education classes offered in the spring are typical examples. Advanced Music Miss Sylvia Ostrow, instructor, and students Patricia Van Valeck, Robert Zirkel, and Irene Scott enjoy a rhythm session in their Mu- sic Education class. 18 A Appreciation includes musical structures and materials, harmony, melody, rhythm, and form studied from the appreciative point of view. The other course. Music in Elementary Grades, pre- pares the teacher for song leading and use of musical instruments and folk materials in activi- ties of the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. istn e- i Materials in abundance and studious concentration are apparent in this workshop where small paper baskets are being made by Mesdames Curtis Swan and R. A. Good- win of the kindergarten class.