Billings Senior High School - Kyote Yearbook (Billings, MT)

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From Bunsen burners to test tubes, the chemistry and biology labs are stocked with equipment for the scientists of tomorrow. Shown here are four instructors from the Science Department with Egads,” one of the many visual aids in use at BHS. LEFT, 1. to r.: William P. Roney. (Biology, Asst. Football, Wrestling Coach.) Norman Schoenthal. (Physical Science, Chemistry.) Daniel S. Hoggatt. (Chemistry, Bio-Phy-Chem.) F. F. Kaser. (Physics, Physics Club.) Math and Science — Theory and Theorem STANDING, 1. to r.: Vern McDermott. (Algebra, Plane Geometry, Math 2.) Silas Ellingson. (Math 11, 12, Geometry.) Owen H. Nelson. (Mathematics.) Robert L. Zupan. (Algebra, Geometry, B Squad Football, Basketball Coach.) Bernard D. Myers. (Mathematics, Math Club, National Honor.) Charles O. Boyd. (Plane Geometry, Driver Training.) SEATED: Charlene Ann Avis. (Algebra 9, Math 1, AK.) Math is another subject where the men outnumber the woman—in teaching. Their classes are filled with future engineers and accountants. From simple plane geometry' to advanced college math, BHS math students are offered courses that will serve them whether they be- come college students or clerks. 24

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STANDING, 1. to r.: Clarence Griep. (World History 12, Civics.) Jerry Walker. (U.S. History, Drivers Training, Asst. Football and Track Coach.) Sherman B. Hubley. (U.S. History, Civics, YKC.) C. A. Eliason. (Civics.) John H. Kosich. (Civics, Phys. Ed. Lettermen Football.) Don M. Glynn. (Civics.) Dewey J. Hansen. (Civics, BKC.) David Williams. (U.S. History, World History 10, Jr. Optimists’) Willard H. Ramsett. (U.S. History, World History 10, 12, Elphadonk.) SEATED: Adelia M. Price. (N.S. History, Montana History.) I Hear America Singing Ten men and one woman teach us the principles of democracy and citizenship. We study world-wide problems, our state of Montana, and the U.S. government. The Autumn of I960 was a challenging one in any social studies class because of the election issues. Strains of music from the band, orchestra, and chorus fill the halls every school day. The band is preparing for the next halftime; the orchestra and chorus are getting ready for their concerts. These activities provide a pleasant interlude in our studies. TOP, r.: Arthur L. Brandvold. (Vocal Music, A Cappella Choir, Concert Choir.) BOTTOM, 1. to r.: Stanley C. Richards. (Band.) Robert Young. (Orchestra.) 23

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Needles and Paintbrushes The teachers of vocational agriculture, woodshop and machine shop guide those students desiring to enter a vocation upon their graduation. In these classes, boys learn to weld, crop rotation, and to mortise a joint correctly. TOP, RIGHT, 1. to r.: Jack V. Alles. (Vocational Agriculture, FFA.) Howard Vanover. (Woodshop.) Thomas A. Purcell. (Machine Shop.) BOTTOM, LEFT: Bill Sage. (Art.) BOTTOM, RIGHT, 1. to r.: Lillian Pfeifer. (Public Health Nurse.) Marjory Nielson. (Home Economics, FHA.) During the winter, the art classes are confined to the third floor art room. But in the spring, a young artist’s fancy turns to sketching on the front lawn of BHS. Mrs. Pfeifer and Mrs. Nielsen are both adept with needles. Only difference is, Mrs. Nielsen uses hers in a sewing machine. 25