Tivy High School - Antler Yearbook (Kerrville, TX)

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fx: L. :WC-as ...-uQ's.. fig - h Another type of rug, latch-hooking, was also created by students. A drill in basic division was practiced by the special education class. Ironing and sewing provided skills which can also be helpful at home. Special Education 21

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lndividual Instruction Combine Praclicality With Creative Talent The special education department provided the individual with careful training, geared for particular learning speeds. The focus was on the indivi- dual rather than the group. Students gained basic knowledge in math, his- tory, English, and geography while also expressing individual creative ta- lents. Crocheting, macrame, painting, and decoupage were among the craft projects accomplished. Special edu- cation was unique in allowing the talents of all to be channeled into creativity. Cooking, sewing, and typing were practical skill acquired which could benefit the student later in life. By attention to the individual being stressed, students were able to learn and pursue their own interests. One of many projects completed this year was the handweaving of rugs. Students work in small groups while cooking to provide help for individuals 20 Special Education

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Clay sculpture is not the easiest art to master, as Kathy Fisher will agree. But with a little help and encouragement from fellow students, results can be very good. The Drama Departments fall production this year was Antigone by Jean Amoulh ln this modern version of the famous Greek tragedy Antigone lVlar1e Chambers is held captive by guards Tom Hale and Bill Flen mken One of the major concerns of a speech class is evaluating and sorting information. Mrs. Pat Renshaw, speech and drama teacher, often advises students. 22 Art, Speech and Drama J 1 .1 ,. . ,. V W.. VN Vfnzyua VK 1 f if J i