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

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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

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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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Music Dept Offers Various Classes, Activities Miss Kuth Richards answers a letter con- cerning the musical department in the music office- Mr. Addison Dixon The music department offers students a chance to further their understanding and enjoyment of music. Pupils learn music theory, how to read music and how to follow a director. Band is offered as a class. Band performs in half time ceremonies at football and basketball games, as well as at assemblies and other programs. Advanced glee club, choir and ensemble are offered to those students who have successfully completed beginning singing classes. Once a week, in each of the different English humani- ties classes, music is presented. The basic elements of music, harmony, rhythm and tone color are discussed in relationship to selected pieces of music. Mr. Addison Dixon, Mr. Philip Marks and Miss Ruth Richards, head of the department, teach both English humanities music and elective music courses. Mr. Eldon Scott teaches and directs the Edsel Ford band and orchestra. Mr. Eldon Scott conducts the Edsel Ford band during a rehearsal. Mr. Phillip Mark of the music department.