Thomas Jefferson High School - Yellow Jacket Yearbook (Port Arthur, TX)

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MISS ELIZABETH SHAW Bachelor of Arts State University of Iowa Head of Department Subject: Physiology Sponsor: Future Nurses State University of Iowa MISS MARTHA BUTLER Bachelor of Science Southwestern University Subject: Physiology MR, CURTIS A. DHONAU Bachelor of Arts DePauw University Master of Science Indiana University Subject: Physics MR. D. E. GILMORE Bachelor of Science Midwestern University Master of Science North Texas State College MRS. ANNA RUTH KERR Bachelor of Arts University of Tennessee Subject: Biology MR. JACK sELL Bachelor of Science Southwest Texas State College Subject: Chemistry Z! . 1 la . fu! ,W if 4 M, Y 5 f f SCIENCE 'Q I .-lt! .wage jffti' ,-avr ' t V ' 5 if . I f? fx . xi 1, ,J FOREIGN LANGUAGE MISS BURDETTE SMYTH Bachelor of Arts Baylor University Head of Department Subject: Latin Sponsor: j.C.L. Club MRS. LAURELLA MERRELL Bachelor of Arts South Texas State Teachers College Subjecti Spanish Sponsor: Spanish Club MISS LOUISE PFEIFFER Bachelor of Arts University of Texas Subject: French Sponsor: French Club MRS. ANDREA XWITHERS Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts University of Texas Subjects: French, Latin CO-Sponsor: j.C.L. Club and Heralcls MR. WILLIAM McANALLEN Bachelor of Arts Butler University Subject: Latin and Spanish I: -- fi If -5 F AA Q ,. ' f H M. I . . 1 ' 9,2 , a 5 17, .1 My ':, 'T' ,. f ' V. H , ' a Q f ,qumavfw 4, S. 8 5 . , . ., ., . , .X X N X I ,, 3 t r is ,Q .3 ' 5 ff' at ,aux If Kal ,,s:M

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ENGLISH The English Department under the direction of Miss Mae Belle Pelton plays an important part in school activities. Special emphasis is placed upon correct habits of writing and speaking through classes designed to meet every need. Students are encouraged to study speech, and through work on the school publications. they have an opportunity to put their knowledge of English to practical application. 'f JQQQ JZ M ,awww vwufMMa,p.mm2f,aW I 1Qwumwnm i ' X iii a, ,, ..,, I v -V , ' ff' I fQ.4Q ,. Us ' .. ffway 0' ' 9,2 4 H , sc f ff 9 4 V .1 ' , f . t .f Q , , f V, Q74 Sophomore English students begin a three-year course that will lead to a good foundation and under- standing of their native tongue. Dictionary, literature book, grammar, and notes are part of the routine that establish good habits of speaking and writing, ff? 1 i f' ,y 2. I7

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SCIENCE T0 Im'1'erz.ie Scientific Kzzozvlenlge . ..,--r-----f--eh 'swrrv' -- ffr' vt M -4 so - a A ' ' Eg 4 Wg T sw Scientific e perirnentation is the key to rnany modern developments that make todays tunities for beginning techniques nf research The odor of sulfur dioxide drifts through the halls, the crash of glass indicates another broken test tube, and everyone knows that a chemistry experi- ment is being conducted. This is just one of four branches of the Science department at Thomas jefferson. Biology teaches students the manner- isms of living plants and ani- mals, while Physiology deals with the composition and dis- easesof human beings. Physics, a prerequisite for all engineer- ing students, explains the laws of energy and motion and is concerned with the physical na- ture of things, ing an e citing duenture. Thonias jefferson furnishes the facilities and the oppor- To EXlZ'7!c1jlZ the Myrterier of Other Lrzfzgzmger Latin French. Spanish-talce your choice. they are all taught in the Foreign Language depart- ment. Besides the actual class time, each language is repre- sented by a club which meets before school once every month and the customs and social life of each language is shown. A person may take as many as three years of a language dur- ing his high school career, and the classes are especially de- signed for pre-college students. pw Spanish is fun if these smiles are a standard. Taught by experienced, expert instructors, this subject aids students in learning to express themselves in new and interesting ways.