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

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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

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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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Mr. R. M. Mr. James Mr. John Patterson Kile McGuire Head Coach Boys' P. E. Track Coach Football Boys' P. E. e. balances solids Sportsmanship is taught to each physical edu- ...... t' t d t h t k t ' ' 't d d - Cc' 'fn 5 U en Us F fa es pa' 'n SPH' e on Com ist-lor AN ARROW .... At least ru learn to shoot petitive games. Girls gym classes also study health. fd f f M D . F A h and first aid. Intramurals provide the P. E. students fmow' my S U en S 0 fs' omf oremami 'C ' is one of the sports that girls' physical education clas with an after-school athletic program. Winners of these intramural events compete with other high schools in the city. 4 learn. Mrs. Dorris Miss JoA Foreman Tomlin Girls' P. E. Girls' P. Mr. Cecil Mr. Wayne Mr. C. C. Green Muller Jones Choir Band Arts, Crafts Orchestra arts offer beauty The music and art departments blend the beauty of sound and sight into the fundamental structure ol T.H.S. students. Each year the choirs present nu- merous student assemblies as well as providing enterl tainment for local civic clubs. ln addition to con certs, the Rebel band marches at half-time at Tas cosa football games and in city parades. Art stu dents have a choice of subiects which incude plastics ceramics, oil painting, water coloring, and severa special projects. CHIEF COOK .... C. C. Jones, although not o coffee drinker, makes coffee in the teachers' lounge every morning.