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

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Diversity Keynotes Student Life Mr, Russell McFarland s Principles of Economics class is an example of the large evening enroll- ment. Because of its size, this particular group meets in the main lecture room of the Science Building. The lecture method makes it f ossible for the instructor to present, analyze, and illus- trate basic economic concepts to a large number of students at the same time. Mrs. Grace Huey, English instructor, checks a paragraph for Oscar Mendo- za, a native Bolivian studying at a lo- cal air base with hopes of becoming a commercial pilot. 26 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

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Ages, Occupations Vary Widely Age is no drawback to enrollment at San Antonio College. A student 76 years of age may be found in the same class with a 17 year old, the age span being 59 years. Another contrast in age groups is found in mother and daughter, and father and son teams who enroll each year. There are also those who attend both day and night classes. The largest group is between 21 and 26 years of age. However, be- cause of the extreme age variation, the a ' erage age of a person who attends night school is 28, and the average number of years he has been out of high school is 11. Diversification lies not only in ages, but also in occupations, hobbies, and honors. In a cross-section survey of about 100 students, here are some findings. Occupations representing the business world include an accountant, banker, beer salesman, nursery salesman, clerk, and receptionist. Among the technical workers are a data processer, draftsman, elec- tronics engineer, IBM operator, meteorologist, and photographer. Professions represented include a dental technician, doctor, fireman, medical secretary, funeral director, nurse, professional pistol shooter, policeman, psychiatric nurse technician, teacher, and program director. • ' attAiili Inspecting the rock display in the Chemistry- Geology building are Orthodontist S. L. King, D.D.S., and Neurologist M. H. Lampert, M.D., who are among the professional people enrolled in night school. Wendy Hann spots Africa on the anthropolog- ical chart in a SAC display case. Born in London, Wendy has traveled in Kenya and other parts of East Africa. She came to the U.S. just two and one-half years ago. 27 A