Sweeny High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Sweeny, TX)

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l l l Social Studi Classroom Srmulatro Stimulate Social, Self A warene Using a time-honored teaching technique where students learn by doing, the social studies courses brought the world, its people and ideas into the classroom in some interesting ways. Students gained insight into different cultures and eras by reproducing them on the spot. For example, Miss Becky Herber's World History classes wrote newspapers as they might appear in ancient Greek and Roman times. Coach Doug Reid's history classes simulated the operation of a nineteenth century farm. For one Sweeny foursome the classroom learning experience evolved into a real event as they BELOW: Close-Up participants Mr. Doug Fleid, Connie Lindsey, Allison Ellis and John Mack visited the nation's capital in January for visited Washington as participants in the Close Up program. Flying into a icy Washington in January, Mr. Doug Reid sponsored students Connie Lindsey, Allison Ellis and John Mack ona week-long look at the workings of the federal government. Throughla series of informative workshopsi and visits to historical and governmental landmarks, the local students collected a unforgettable array of facts about what makes the United States tick. l Reid said that although the X a first-hand look into the operations of the federal government. A frozen Washington sky hovers over the capital building lrightj.

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I A , , Mf- HHEHHHHIMIEIHE . V i Q a Q 3, X M: .A Seniors Brad Burt and named Outstanding have starred in in a variety of SHS LEFT: Senior Kirk Johnson with guest speaker Leta n during an art class she made on how to a portfolio of art samples. .' Band director Mr. Gary T. ,su M .. Nl .----'uf Forse leads a warm-up session just prior to the UIL concert contest at Victoria. The group won UlL's top division rating. TOP: Choir members perform for guests at the Chamber of Commerce banquet in January. Public performances are a big part of stressing the importance of staging and presentation. ABOVE LEFT: Sophomore Cindy Bush receives the Outstanding Art Student award for her talent in many art styles. ABOVE RIGHT: Senior Danette Ellis plays french horn during the spring concert performance. The discipline required in the concert setting helps gain a more mature mastery of instrumental technique and tone quality.

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LEFT: Child development courses help older students understand the social relationships of children and adults in the learning process. High school students coordinated activities for young children as part of their study. BELOW: As a contrast to the usually rigid requirements of Mr. Wayne Fortenberry's government course, he intermittently gave students a break by reading picture books for class members. A colorful storyteller, Mr. Fortenberry kept students on the edges of their seats during the storytime breaks. w -9' I X E LEFT Displaying ancient newspapers chock full of Greek and happenings students of Miss Becky Herber s history classes collected wrote factual accounts ofancrent events for their publications Shown are DeMalade Kathy Howard Kim Decou Sherry Doolen BridgetStidham, VE RIGHT Mr Doug Reid assists Roy Blackstock in a simulation game the problems of Nebraska homesteaders in the 1880 s Complete with Roy and his classmates assumed the role of farmers and were to a farm management project While some turned a profit, others