Scurry Rosser High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Scurry, TX)

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Racial segreation and other current events are one of the many topics these civics students dis- cuss as they study to learn more about our good government and its affairs. Students of Social Science Planning for the future in light of the errors revealed by history is important to every student. Also importantis anunderstanding of the function- ing of our government at the national, state, and local level. Become Better Citizens This year, subiects in thesocial studies depart- ment were taught byW.A. Martin, our principal. The freshman class took world history. Juniors and seniors studied the civics course required of all high school graduates in Texas. Drawing maps seems to be an easy task for these freshman girls as they strive to learn more about world history.

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Shakespeare's Macbeth captures the attention of these Literature IV students as they eagerly search For greater know- ledge. English Classes Become Acquainted Wit! Masterpieces of Literary Endeavor From the time students enter high school until their graduation, they are in contact with the English de- partment. Scurry-Rosser offers Four Fully-accredited years in English, which includes both grammar and literature. Literature classes explore the various types of writings. Students become acquainted with the mas- terpieces of American and English writers in their last two years of high school. Precision in all Forms of communication: speaking, listening, reading, and writing is the main purpose of English. Literature ll students listen attentively as Dora DeMasters gives Janie Hamilton, Linda Briggs, and Effie Clemmons a Readers Digest Report which is one of the outside assignments begin the Literature l course with a desire For a more of this course. 34 extensive vocabulary.

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The many wonders of biology are explored by these sophomore students under the supervision of Mr. Jackie Mayo. Science and Math Reach High Level of Importance ln recent years the public husawakened to the importance of math and science. They know that if our country is to keep abreast of the progress of Russia and other nations these vital subiects must be stressed in our high school curriculum. Students must be given the proper Foundation in these fields for advanced training in college. Though our school is small four years in math is offered. Plane geometry andalgebra ll are alter- nated, but Mrs. Boles teaches general math and algebra I every year. Jack Mayo instructs the sophomores in biology two periods each day. Under the direction of Mrs. R.F, Boles, these generalmath students study the first course in high school mathemati cs .