Thomas Jefferson High School - Aristocrat Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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DECA members gain valuable experience in the Mr. Redic explains the basics of an algebra business world and the free enterprise system. problem to his somewhat befuddled stu ents. To math students, the solution of homework requires varying degrees of concentration. 25

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Typing with speed and accuracy can try the patience of a Business Education Student. Mathematicians Modernize ln an effort to familiarize students with practical busi- ness and math skills, the Math and Business Education Departments offered varied courses. The Business Edu- cation program included typing, stenography and note- hand. In connection with this program, students parti- cipated in TIPS Distributive Education Club, from which they gained an understanding of the free enterprise system. DECA members also represented TI at the annual convention, where they competed in various busi- ness categories. Another related course, Industrial Coop- erative Education, helped students prepare for future careers by placing them in related jobs around the Denver area. Mr. Wayne Gnadt served as chairman of the department. The math program was distinguished by its newly- installed computer system. The first of its kind in the Denver Public Schools, it gave math students a chance to apply their regular math courses to a contemporary field. Mr. Leslie Krob, as chairman, coordinated the department and illustrated to math students the appli- cation of math to modern living. TJ's computer system offers students an interesting and challenging experience. 24

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Language And History TI' language and history departments offered students a variety of courses and activities providing students with the opportunity to gain a deeper insight into their own and foreign cultures. The English department, headed by Harold Mason, included drama and speech classes which enabled stud- ents to improve their expression of emotions and ideas. Journalism and creative writing, Advanced Placement English, and a Shakespeare class were also offered to students in addition to the regular English courses. Varied foreign languages were mastered and French, Spanish, and German clubs were formed. Activities such as plays, slides of Europe and dinners with foreign menus broadened student interest in international cus- toms. The German department, headed by Mr. Bryce Jackson, participated in a summer student tour of Eu- rope. The language department increased the ability of students to communicate with their fellow men, both here and abroad. The History department offered courses in Social Problems as well as a wide variety of social studies classes. Chaired by Mr. Andrew Geiss, this department helped students visualize the importance of communi- cation and its effect on history. Students in Social Prob- lems classes benefited from practical discussion on their everyday interests and problems. A great aid in learning dialogues, TIS lan- guage lab is equippe with atest evices. Mr Pierson relies on an alppropriate method for maintaining order in is French classes.