Adams Central High School - Cen Trails Yearbook (Monroe, IN)

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Cadet Teaching and Vocational Agriculture Becoming the teacher gave A.C. ' s ex¬ ploratory teachers a chance to see classroom problems from the teachers point of view. Working with young children tried the patience of seven sen¬ iors but their efforts were often re - warded with smiles and You look nice Today. In many cases their experi¬ ences served as a basic for career choices. Ag Boys learned new and better tech¬ niques in the field of farming. Films judging teams, and field trips added a variety of ways to help the boys under¬ stand agriculture. In their studies they worked on farm management, keeping accurate records, and studying parlia¬ mentary procedure. Connie High helps one of her students in learning how to pronounce a word. Seniors fill out applications for State Farm Award.

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and Engineers of Tomorrow’s World Brian Zurcher, Mr. Alspaw, and Phil Bentz determine that the IMA is Le over Lf. Bill Stoller and Darrell Gerig help each other dissect a crawfish. Did you know that sound travels at the rate of 1087 ft. per sec.? This and other facts were used by AC ' s physics students. Heat, sound, illumination and energy were four main topics the class delved into. Is it possible that there is a fourth dimen¬ sion? What are the principles behind a rocket lift off? Why does a train whistle sound shriller as it approaches you? In¬ quisitive young minds voiced thought- provoking questions such as these in all of AC ' s science classes. Chemistry students memorized valances, and symbols, and tested their memories by identifying un¬ known elements. Biology students found themselves chasing prayi ng mantisses, lady bugs, and falling leaves. Class time was spent discussing biological organisms, genes, and dissecting specimens. 21

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Mr. Gerig prepares Debra Miller for the musical world. Musical and Artistic Abilities Are Encouraged This year Miss Mazelin joined A.C. as the elementary art teacher. With her help, the children in grades 1 -6 made puppets, snowmen mobiles, moccasins, rocking chair people, and sno w scenes. In high school, Mr. Kirchhofer helped his art students with their still life drawings, and their crafts. Some of their accomplishments included sculp¬ tures, paintings, drawing in perspec¬ tive and lettering. The music depart¬ ment was headed by Mr. Henkel and Mr. Gerig. At the first meeting it was decided to have a girls glee club and a choir. The glee club presented a variety of musical selections at the annual Win¬ ter Concert. Mr. Gerig prepared the choir for the Pops Concert with popular songs. Mr. Kirchhofer helps Lynnette Wilder develop her artistic abilities. 23