Tascosa High School - Las Memorias Yearbook (Amarillo, TX)

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f - Q if x .,, -' Q-.P 93' Mr. Eldon Mr. Ken Mr. Cliff Mr. Clarence Jackson Hicks Mehrtens Parker Civics History Social Studies Social Studies Wrestling Golf Coach Basketball Coach Mr. Dan Miss Gladys Salkeld Wallis Social Studies Social Studies s was f ONE, TWO, THREE, TALLY-HO . . . Civics c past and present studied Whether it be a discussion of civilization, the history and government of our state and nation, or of current affairs of 1960, most T.H.S. students could command the attention ot their elders by their extensive knowledge. Functions of governments of our nation, state, county, and city are considered in civics. ln American and world history classes, past problems and their solutions are discussed. ,X is WX WATCH THE FINGERS . . . Mrs. Dollee Small structs Lylene Dent and Sharon Hendrix in the use the electric mixer. lasses conduct school elections including tallying votes under the direction of Mr. Eldon Jackson, Head of the Social Studies Department.

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Vllliams, Mrs. Maxine Hurley, Mrs. Melba v1cConnaughey, Mrs. Pollyanna Kimmins, ind Miss Mina Fields. POW! .... Brooks Carroll, Max Carpenter and physics in structor, C. L. Jones, anxiously watch a physics experiment yield mental agility i., Today science is emphasized each day by the advance of atomic power, iet planes, guided missiles, and new miracle drugs. A strong foundation in science is necessary to the produc- tion of the leading scientists and doctors nec- essary to this modern age. General science, biology, chemistry, and physics are offered to the students of T.H.S. Each year various students from these classes enter the Panhandle Science Fair in which the winner receives an expense paid trip to Hartford, Connecticut. lx A Mrs. Mabel Mr. Eugene Rodgers Ashmead Biology Biology Mr. John Mr. John B. Elam Gardner Biology Science, Tennis Baseball Mr. C. S. Bayless Chemistry Mr. W. R. Harden, Jr. Biology Chemistry april Q...-J' -ani' fc. t f .. .1 B af' RE COME THE GOOD GUYS . . . Students in Mrs. ' ' :bel Rodgers' biology classes spend much of their Mr' C. L Mr' BY F. Mr' T' N' e in lab, working with microscopes, and performing Jones Moore wesfbfook secfions. ClI2mlSffY General Science Biology Physics Social Studies Athletic Trainer

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'xx PY TURNING IT ON . . . With Mr. Virgil Brown rsisting, Aubrey Lewis uses a buzz saw in the shop :ss to prepare a project. IWW H-. Mr. Dean Mr. Virgil l. Mr. Donald M Bigham Brown Turner D.E. Shop, Mech. Drng. Auto, Mech, practical arts emphasize specialization The home economics, commercial, shop, and distributive education classes play a great role in preparing the students of T.H.S. for their lives as citizens of tomorrow. Students enrolled in the basic courses considered in the practical arts department strive for efficiency in either business or basic household duties. For any student who plans an industrial career, the industrial arts classes offer the on- portunity to develop skills in use of tools and machines. rs. Dollee Mrs. Lola Small Pevehouse we Economics Home Economics , Quincy Mrs. Corrah Mrs. Sybal mstrong Braudt Brierley F., Coach Commercial Subjects Commercial Subjects ROLL 'EM .... Learning to use the mimeograph is part of the course of study in second year typing classes. Mrs. Sybal Brierly helps Doris Wilson make copies of a test. 19