Sherman High School - Athenian Yearbook (Sherman, TX)

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- 1.5 AS' K D in L - s es., ' 'is 32 .1 Development of the ability to solve problems is probably the most important aspect of one's education. Interpreted broadly, this ability can help people make choices that determine their complete life-style. Therefore, it is essential that students in our schools learn to sort out, assimi- late, and select data that will enable them to make choices appropriate to them and that will enhance their relationships to others. For the mathematics teacher this means that all students should be given the opportunity to engage in problem-solving situations requiring them to interpret, evaluate, and generalize from data within some logical framework. ni Mr. Q. D. Williams assists Tami Wilkerson in Funda- mentals of Math II. ,,.. . . .. . I . . . mt.. ,KI - ' .Sy , f .iff Heli xg, Mathematics is supportive to most prepara- tion programs, and it is the central theme of the rest. Students should have the opportunity to determine the level of mathematics required for a selected career. They should have the oppor- tunity to develop the necessary mathematical skills and concepts necessary for application in other subject areas such as industrial arts, chem- istry, business, and agriculture. Mathematical concepts relate strongly with vocational activi- ties. Our mathematics programs are responsible for establishing a foundation of mathematical skills and concepts necessary to function in our society. Mathematics Develops Ability in Problem Solving . ,,,..,,.., X 'z .r W ,gf , .5211-fii':'fIffsq5732i5t r .t 11, if . . 5.5 . 1- r .1 M' . ' ' - .141-A ' ' r l..' Q ' ' -J 1, 'P Mr. Al Clayton explains algebra problem to second period class. -: Q-sua,--, -r --1 fs!-Nz'

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we we 'fll .ii -f' 72' V Thi? lil- ly' 31. V X' iii? IES? iii. N55 Eli 1 1 if .4 ,ft fax' 1-xi if me iii is ylf' W.,-Q-ig, Skits Aid French Students in Learning New Language The student who elects to study French learns to com- municate with other people through a language other than his native tongue. The French student has two learning centers at his disposal, the classroom and lan- guage lab aid the student in perfecting his listening and speaking skills. But iust learning the language is not enough. The stu- dent must come to an understanding with the French language. This is accomplished through studies of the French culture, its customs, history, government, and lit- erature, and short trips to the country by means of mov- ies and slides to view the countryside and its people. The French student actually practices his new language by participating in classroom skits and plays. He can share his interest in the French language and culture with others. . AAT -I 'NU Discussing plans for contest are Front Row, L-R: Susie McGahren, Susan Stevens, Marcia Dean. Second Row: Jody Schrock, and Vicky Fox. 26 R y. 1 l E L L-R: Peggy Chamber, Debra Fagin, Lisa Kraiewski, and Ray McClure prepare to transcribe story into French. R-L: Miss Marilyn Gansky, Marcia Dean and Jody Schrock discuss contest material in French class. ff, u :uk J Dana Tubbs, Marie Smith, Mirian Gonzalez, Debbie Turner, and Crystal Calkins participate in class discussion. I

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Science Department Focuses on Today's World Science is a new course focusing on today's world. There are countless opportunities for the science student to find a place in today's world. New careers in the sci- ence field are opening every day. The Science Department at Sherman High is con- cerned with preparing the student for a career in any science field, touching and dwelling on the broad con- cepts of biology, chemistry, and physics. Outstanding in the program are the laboratory assignments. The student is able to see science at work and can better comprehend what is trying to be explained. Science isn't all paperwork, it can be fun. .. .., Jeff Sanders, Mike Davis and Brenda Aly study during fifth period Physics class. Mr. Stephen Rogers gives lecture to sixth period Biology class. I W John Harrell, Bill Johnson, Jim Deason, and Dan Perkins per- form experiment in Chemistry lab. 28 Mike Moravec peers through microscope in Biol- ogy.