Terry High School - Brigade Yearbook (Rosenberg, TX)

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f se Itlistorg iournegs bath to the remote past Students in Mr. Wigs class await the daily notes on American History. Y LL ' i listory is the study of past achievements and mistakes. Throughout the course of it, Mankind has been plagued with wars and illefeelings between peoples. Much of this trouble stems from ignorance, as ig- norance fosters suspicion and intolerance. Perhaps our world would be a better place if everyone knew the history and culture of other peoples. This is one reason the study of history is impor- tant, We should want to know our own heritage and that of others so as not to be a part of the great mass of ignorance and ill-feeling. To those who say that knowledge of the past is not important, may I refer them to Cicero, that great man-of letters from Ancient Rome, who said: 'To be ignorant of what happened before you were born is to be ever a child '. - Laren Wigington, History Teacher American History teacher, Coach Raymond Young, looks for his students? ei, R Q airs - 'TL

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4 Karyssa Meyer and Jill Gannon, sophomores, think of how their Senior Robert Rios and the rest of grades in English will effect them the class continue to work to im this year. prove their writing skills V Ka amen 5 E l umm The truth obour English Many changes, major and minor, occurred in courses taken in Texas schools this past year and English has been no exception. On the contrary, English had a change for better. One difference was the Advanced Placement pro- gram offered to students who excelled in English. 'N This program, which re- placed the Gifted and Talented program, was designed to prepare the stu- dent for college English. ln the past, English classes were used as a means of communication to all students since everyone takes English each year. However, because of the House Bill 72 changes academic classes could not be interrupted, so com- munication was through homeroom or any other non-academic class. Another alteration was the appointing of Sally Autry as the English depart- ment chairperson. 4 Mr. Dahse points out the signifi- cant ideas about English. A Juniors Lance Vogelsang, Joe Casey, and John Kalafut work hard to make a good grade on their English reports.

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a- C .fs s we . 1 fi, How time flies 5 s .Vw .. , In is rf, r . 4 Government teacher, John Seniors, Kelly Zatyka, Toni Robin- ii Stavinoha, takes roll in his 6th son and Kathleen Spangler take a period class before he gives the dai- break at the end of the government ly assignment. cIass.V ts r 15 .k'.5.i? 'efxsi f ,,.-- 5--,gi XX 'gm V ,im C1 .,,... -gg A Coach Clyde Evatt, American History teacher, sets up the film strip for his class. 4 Seniors find Coach Walker's government class a fun learning environment. 35