Governor Mifflin High School - Archive Yearbook (Shillington, PA)

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WAYNE B. HERSHEY Senior Science, Geography . . . Varsity SW'mmln9' Llle Sovlng Clif? ' ' Millers' At Parents' Night and Open House, Mr. Hershey is shown explaining V e SC B'S'Ed Swlmmmg' Bom' what he attempts to teach in his classes. ' Zark? af0mf4 ' The Science Department alters to students who are interested in particular branches ot science the opportunity to explore these fields: Biology, Ad- vanced Biology, Physics, Chemistry, World Geog- raphy, and Senior Science. Biology and Advanced Biology provide the study of plants and animals, human anatomy, and physiology. Physics, altered in the junior year, requires a strong mathematical background. Laboratory work provides an outlet tor the practical application of physical sciences. Chemistry, a senior subiect, prepares college bound students with a solid background in the chemical tield. The elements, laws, problems, and processes are studied. World Geography undertakes to enable the student to understand the weather, climate, and map reading. Senior Science, a general course, condenses Physics and Chemistry. Judith Pounder gives a report to her Senior Science class. Individual RICHARD F'WERKHElsER i . B' l h lth . . . Asst. Tack Coach prolects and reports are required in this course. io ogy, ea r . . . Muhlenberg College, A,B., East Stroudsburg S.C., Temple Univ .... iazz record collecting. if

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HAROLD W. FRIES Science, Staff Leader, Chemistry, Phys- ics . . . Chemistry Club . . . Franklin and Marshall, B.S., Univ. of Penna. . . Photography and Hi-Fi. DONALD A. BURGER Biology, Advanced Biology . . . Senior Class Sponsor, Hi-Y Club, Advanced Biology Club . . . Kutztown S.C., B.S., Temple Univ ..., Golf, Hiking. Mr. Fries is outlining to parents of his chemistry students just what work his course entails. Students progress faster when parents take a helpful interest in their work. Today's world finds nations competing with each other in the race for supremecy in the world of space. This gigantic struggle requires better trained scientists, and our school must meet the demand for qualified young students prepared to en- ter the field of advanced science. One of the projects to stimulate scien- titic interest is the Berks County Science Fair held annually at the Albright Col- lege Field House. Governor Miffiin was represented by several students in this year's competition, and we are proud of the first place award won by Zoe Brown, a senior. to 6446494 Advanced Biology affords able students to expand their knowledge in this important field. Students ap- pear to enioy Mr. Burger's lecture in this class. ..-E -

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b -. mental Music. ANNA C. TAYLOR Mathematics, Staff Leader . . . Student Council, Amulet, Math Club . . . Wilson College, A.B .... Vocal and instru- ROBERT H. BECKER Geometry, Trigonometry, College Alge- bra . . . Basic Engineering Club . . . Al- bright College, B.S .... Coin collecting, Record collecting, Backgammon. I O D 0 Algebra is studied by students who wish to pursue a college education. Algebra I is the elementary course in which pupils learn the basic rules of the subject. Algebra ll is an intermediate course in which the principles learned in the first year are de- veloped through the solving of problems. The stu- dent's foundation of mathematics is strengthened and he is able to delve into the more difticult mathe- matics. Algebra lll, an advanced mathematics study, aims to prepare a student who intends to enter into the mathematics field. Plane Geometry, studied by iuniors, aims to de- velop logical thinking by use of the protractor and I compass. Theorems and corollaries help the students in proving problems using two dimensional figures. Trigonometry centers around the study of triangles and the development of the analytical properties and relationships of the trigonometric functions. Solid Geometry begins with a short review of plane geometry theorems. Solid Geometry is the geometry treating points, lines, and surfaces in three dimen- sions. Mathematics lO, il, i2 refresh the- student's memory of previous math education. Skills, shortcuts, and systematic procedures are learned. RAY W. l.lNN Algebra ll, General Math . . . Head Mr Becker gives his attentive Advanced Algebra class, consisting of S. Coach, Varsity Football, J.V, Basketball, Stump, E. Zember, B. Koste, J. Ludwig, P. Knoppenberger, E. Tranovitch, Athletic Club . . . Shippensburg S.C., and G. Helbig, advice on solving an abstruse problem. B.S .... Athletics.