Texas A and M University - El Rancho Yearbook (Kingsville, TX)

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 Hh e 1918 EL RANCHO Languages Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.” —Bacon. The Language Department aims and endeavors to attain a high degree of co-ordination with all the other departments of the institution by foster- ing the powers of accurate observation and rational comparison, by incul- cating a finer taste for correct and agreeable speech sound, thus strength- ening in the student the analytical, the synthetical, and the artistic, the philosophical, the scientific, and the aesthetic faculties of the mind Elementary and advanced courses in French, Latin, and Spanish are offered.

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nhe 19 2 8 EL RANCHO Pine Arts ART—Our aim in this department is to see, to know, and to appreciate the beautiful; and we endeavor with pen, crayon and brush, with lines, shadows, and colors, to interpret the beautiful that others may enjoy it with us. MUSIC—This department strives to bring music to all, and all to music. Supervisors of school music are developed and sent out from col- lege; the organizations appear in many towns of this section; and the regular Wednesday morning chapel period given to assembly singing has become a vital period in the student life. Whether or not the student studies music or belongs to one of the organizations, he comes under the broadening and inspiring influence that the subject has. DRAMATIC ART—The purpose of this department is to stimulate thought, to train the observation, to create an atmosphere in which people can work together. We aim to develop the individual through a study of mind, voice, and body. The “Footlight Club,’' organized this year, aims to develop poise, stage presence, better speech, and an appreciation of the highest drama. The department offers an opportunity for anyone who may desire to express himself and to develop his unused talents.

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he 1918 EL RANCHO CDath-dlatural Science The Geography Department offers fifteen courses fully comprehen- sive in scope. In some of the courses there is laboratory work, and the geography room contains a large number of models and relief maps made by the students. There are frequent illustrated lectures in the projection room and at suitable times excursions are made to nearby beaches. The Biology Department offers nine courses in biology. The labora- tory facilities though limited are adequate for small sections of twenty- four to thirty students. Effort is made to present information of interest and value to teachers on the biology of this section of Texas, and to de- velop familiarity with the common plants and animals that are to be found here. The work offered in the Chemistry Department is comprised in five courses which are planned to lay the foundation for teaching chemistry or for pursuing work in the fields of applied chemistry. Those who purpose to enter medical or dental schools will find courses suited to their needs, and home economics students are provided for in the general organic and biochemistry courses. The courses in mathematics are such as to supply a thorough basis for the teaching of elementary mathematics, also the necessary foundation for courses in physics, chemistry, biology, and education. The Physics Department is equipped to offer the standard college courses in this field, covering general physics, heat, light, and electricity. Top Row—Nierman, Williams. Reed. Eottom Row—Porter, Allen, Sinclair,