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

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Many Prepare for Employment To prepare students for em- pJoyment in the shortest possible time, 41 Terminal and Vocational courses are provided in the fields of Art, Architecture, Business Administration, Data Processing, Dental Assisting, Education, Engi- neering, English, Geology, Jour- nalism, Medical Assisting, Photog- raphy, Psychology, and Secretar- ial Studies. These classes are set up accord- ing to the demand, and credits re- ceived may be applied toward the Associate in Arts or Science degree or Certificate of Completion in San Antonio college. However, they are not transferrable to senior col- leges. Betty Scott, a full-time day student who also takes evening courses, and Stan- ley Godoy, a member of the Armed Services, mould dental plates during a class in Dental Laboratory Techniques. A well-equipped combined classroom and laboratory has been provided for those interested in training for positions as dental as- sistants. Practicing dentists have been employed as instructors. Although only a few courses are scheduled each term, a full two- year program is outlined including eight specific dental subjects as follows: Dental Assisting, Dental Laboratory Techniques, Oral Anat- omy, Oral Pathology and Oral Hy- giene, Dental Roentgenology, and Special Lectures and In-Service Training. In addition a special course approved by the American Dental Assistants Association is offered for persons employed in dental of- fices. Mr. Carl Lieb uses a flashlight to help him explain to Mrs. Ina Harter the exact lens opening she will need to use while taking pictures at night. 24 A

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United States History Leads A journey into the Holy Land! Students Ben Singleton, Penny MacAllister and Reno Germann use Bibles and reference books while Richard Honeycutt points the way to Galilee during a study of the New Testament in Bible class. A History of Englanci is offered for students majoring either in English or his- tory. Introduction to Political Science is the only government course open to fresh- man students. Two Bible history courses, one dealing with the New Testament and another dealing with the Old Testament, draw students of all denominations. Mr. Douglas Drury pauses to trace the course of the Mississippi River for students Frank Miles and Barbara Knowlton, as he relates its importance to the growth of the West during a clas in American Government. 23 A

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Community Service Chief Aim Income Tax Preparation is a concrete example of the Communi- ty Service courses offered at San Antonio College. This class was held February 7 through March 6 to aid people in preparing their in- come tax forms. Community, educational, and training needs are met through the Community Service Courses. Typ- ical of those available are Air- craft and Engine Mechanics, Art, Advertising, Banking Procedures, Conversational Spanish, Insurance, Library Science, Medical Office As- sistant, Mental Hygiene, Parliamen- tary Procedure, Personnel Manage- ment, Photography, Professional Secretary, Radio and Television Announcing and Continuity Writ- ing, Real Estate, and Retailing. Mr. Orville Anderson uses a pointer to show Valda Peters a detail she has missed while retouching a photograph. Intently observing her technique is Bettye Jeane Moore. The tw ' o evening photography courses for which terminal credit is given have become more alluring each year as proved by the increased enrollment. The first of these begins with a history of photography, which is followed by a detailed study of the elements of photography including light and chemicals; types of cameras; use and care of equipment; exposure; dark-room arrangements; development; contact print- ing; lantern slides and film strips; copying; mosaics; color toning, free-line photography; and keeping of records. Retouching, Coloring, and Tinting is the official title of the second course. In this class attention is given to coloring and spotting of prints, reading the portrait with attention to facial structure and charac- teristics, light and shadow; the removal of tinting and the use of heavy oils; the use of various types of leads and pencils; the use of brushes with dyes; and etching on prints. During a field trip to the Arneson River Thea- ter, students in a photography class set up their cameras and make last-minute focal adjustments before shooting their pictures. ?5 A