Edsel Ford High School - Flight Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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Students Obtain Basic Facts From Math Dept Mr. Orlando Byers explains a geometric figure to his solid geometry class. To equip the student with the ability to think clearly and to understand the processes involved in mathematics that he will need in his future education and work is the main aim of the mathematics department. In the various electives of the math department the staff mem- bers strive to show the interrelationship present in the mathematics courses and to develop the students’ math- ematical abilities. Staff members consists of Mr. Richard Backensto, Mr. Orlando Byer, department chairman, Mr. John Davis, Mr. Neil Goodbred and Mr. Arthur Konarske. Mrs. Patricia Major, Mr. Russell Peterson, Mr. Dean Russell and Mrs. Donna Underwood complete the staff. Students may elect four semesters of algebra, three semesters of geometry and one semester of trigono- metry. Senior math was offered this year as a refresher course for seniors only. Math teachers. Mrs. Donna Underwood. Mr. Richard Backensto, Mr. Kenneth Ripple. Mr. Neil Goodbred. Mr. Donald Rathbun. Mr. Arthur Konarske, Mrs. Patricia Major and Mr. Orlando Byers discuss mathematical procedures. 18

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Gives Students Background, Experience Mr. Donald Rathbun and Mr. James Scott, department chairman, liscuss an industrial project. Mr. Leonard Stolfo assists his print shop class in selecting type. Mr. Dean Russell supervises his electric shop class as they work with arious electrical implements. Mr. Paul Grigg watches as students work on a sketch in mechanical drawing class. 17

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Home Ec Develops Ability In Family Care Homemaking education is a functional program pri- marily concerned with the growth of the individual as a person and his role in home and family life. Edsel Ford's homemaking department has the responsibility of developing understanding and skills required by all in the establishment of a home. Through courses offered in the homemaking department, the individual students acquire some experience in home management, and develop understandings which help them in achieving some of these highest values in human relations. Home management courses are built around the processes of planning, controlling and evaluating the use of family resources. Five different types of home- making courses are offered. Among these are child care, clothing, boys' foods, home management and personal appearance. Miss Rose Marie Ferguson and Mrs. Joanne Mc- Conkey are the two homemaking teachers. Miss Rose Marie Ferguson helps her class in the cooking area of the home making room. Mrs. Joanne McConkey conducts a clothing class in the homemaking area. 19