Snyder High School - Tigers Lair Yearbook (Snyder, TX)

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Science Courses Offered As Preparation for Future R. O. THOMAS Physics, Chemistry and Biology MRS. ROY CARTER Biology Science is the subject of tomorrow. Students are prepared for tomorrow by their studies in biology, chemistry and physics. Biology is basically a study of plant and ani- mal life. A leaf and insect collection are two important projects during the year. The study of heredity is a high point in the year’s course. Student experiments in laboratory work are made in chemistry. The attitude and apprecia- tions of science and the scientific methods are stressed and emphasized. Physics is a study of the forces of the universe. Emphasis is placed on the scientific method and technique as well as scientific goals. Practical experiments and problems are covered. BOB COLE Biology Bob Cole helps Linda Reon and Paula Reeves disect a worm.

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Math Courses Stress Logical Thinking The Math Department aids each student in that it develops keener and more logical think- ing in solving problems. Courses in Algebra I and II deal with the basic math equations as applied to solving practical problems. Using mainly literal numbers, it of- fers a basic review of arithmetic concepts. General math and consumer's math instruct math used in business transactions. These courses cover the everyday arithmetic problems, as well as insurance, taxes, investment and money man- agement. Trigonometry is derived from three Greek words which mean three-angle measurement, therefore it is a study dealing with the measure- ments that are used in surveying, engineering and many other advanced science and mathematics courses. It uses arithmetic, algebra and some facts learned in geometry. Geometry means earth measurement. Plane geometry is the study of figures on a plane sur- face and solid geometry is the study of figures in space. Special projects in geometric designs are developed. MISS VIRGINIA GROVE OLLIE PEEK Plane Geometry, Algebra Solid Geometry, Trigonometry and Student Council Sponsor JAMES LITTLEPAGE Algebra BILL HARTSFIELD Consumers Math, Algebra and B Team Football and Track Coach 24 Miss Virginia Grove is showing her fourth period ge ometry class the solution to a problem. Coach Bill Hartsfield is shown giving advice to a mem- ber of his math class.

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Experience Gained in DE, ICT, VA Distributive Education is a two year vocational training program for people who work in the retail, wholesale and service-selling fields. One-half em- phasis is placed on classroom discussion and the other half on individualized study. Industrial Co-Operative Training is designed to provide training in skilled occupations. This course is set up to provide actual experience for students in jobs requiring previous knowledge. W. R. McMULLAN learns to be a butcher shoes as part of his in ICT work. DE work. The purpose of vocational agriculture is to help for each of the first two years and one the third year, boys who will be associated with farming and ranch- This course includes instruction in formal class- ing as owners, managers, renters or workmen. Three room work, supervised farming programs and leader- years are offered with one and one-half credits given ship activities. J. C. JACKSON Industrial Cooperative Training JACK FREEMAN Distributive Education