Stroman High School - RoundUp Yearbook (Victoria, TX)

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Computer math is fun. It ' s a real challenge. Melissa Juarez I like it because I know it will be a big part of my fu- ture. Carol Chapa SliED: Karen Janak displays her ski and speed at the keyboard. Aiuracy is very important. USING COMPUTERS lit ' I

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IIN COMPUTERS New classes Computers are the instru- ments of the future and to be able to keep up with the future, one must take a computer course. Many students have realized this and more students than last year are taking courses such as computer math, computer sci- ence and data processing. Even though some people think learning how to use a com- puter is hard, it really isn ' t. It ' s like anything new; you have to get used to it, said Amanda Gonzales, senior. In computer math, stu- dents are taught math con- cepts on a Radio Shack TRS 80. Computer science is something different. Stu- dents are taught how to program in Pascal on IBM computers. With computer experience, one can be pre- pared to face any job in the future. All students should be exposed to computers, Sonja Wolf, computer teacher, said. HELP: Sharon West assists Michelle Torres with her computer program in Mrs. Wolf ' s second period class. COMPUTING: Richard DeLeon works , diligently on his computer math assign-, ' ' liatenl ment. All computer classes were moved ind tg to the West Wing first floor classrooms. ftisvfn, 1 USING COMPUTERS

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Advanced placement class offers credit During the senior year in high school the most predominant thought on every student ' s mind is the future. College is a choice that many students consider. The preparation for this choice can now be found in the newly developed Advanced Placement Honors English program. This program involves college level work in which students can be tested out of college hours. Mrs. Barbara McLaughlin teaches the AP classes 3rd and 4th periods. It is a good learn- ing experience in preparation for college, even if a student decides not to take the AP Test, said Mrs. Mc Laughlin. The class is actually a combination of the Gifted and Talented Classes and the Advanced Placement pro- gram. The Gifted and Talented portion of class encourages the development of creativity whereas the AP program con- centrates on literature and writ- ing. 1 enjoyed this course, re- marked Chrystal Wotipka, It will really help me in college. Monett Mooney agreed, The people make this class interest- ing. The atmosphere is differ- ent from most classes. Interpre- tation of the materials studied allows the students to form per- sonal opinions and share them with others. It challenges the intellect of those in class pre- paring for college, said Camer- on Mc Bean. It is a relaxing atmosphere but it really has helped my composition writ- ing, comrfients Julie Arambula. If college is in your future, the AP class is highly recommend- ed. It ' s a fun class. I enjoyed taking it, said Diane Cox, I ' m glad I did. PREACHING: James Herron and Lane Warrington play the parts of Jim Bakker and a prioress during a revival of Chaucer ' s Cantebury Tales in Mrs. Mc Laughlin ' s 3rd period AP English class. TOUGH: Trent Green portrays a marine for an hour during English. Projects in the AP class help pre- pare students for college. ItLi AP CLASSES