Greenwood High School - Under the Greenwood Tree Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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classes meet needs ofprogresswe tzmes Physics class is famous for testifgdthe mental ability of Greenwood students. Hamp Wolfe looks skeptical as he learns how to use a balance. Mary Quinn seems to be waiting for hers to explode, while Arthur and Doug are testing Boyle's law. EFTON R. HENDER- SON sponsors the elev- enth grade and is super- visor of Science. He received his AB and BS from SMS, his MS from Cornell, and his PhD from New York Univer- There is an ever-increasing need for skilled Sill'- scientists and mathematicians in todayfs world. The Greenwood science and mathematics de- partments present the opportunity to meet these needs. The science department offered a selection of courses including Seventh Grade Science, General Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Phys- ics. lnstruction in the fundamentals of math- ematics through Basic Math, Beginning and Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, and Geome- try provided a chance to improve thinking and reasoning powers. A new course, Math Analysis, was offered for seniors. Students who took advantage of these oppor- tunities found they were better equipped to find a place in our modern world. Biology students Sandy Hawkins and ,laiiie Rhea are fascinated by their first dissection. Please don't hurt it, are their repeated pleas even though Dr. Henderson assures them the pig can feel no pain. is

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-George Thompson, Allen Casey, John Williams, and Tony Dustman try to stay sharp as Dr. Bush tells one of his humorous stories to his Math Analysis class, while using the overhead projector. Hoping she can finish the problem before the bell rings, Cindy Neale listens to a logical geometric explanation by Brenda Freeman. Math and science Yes, now that answer checks. Curt Carr and Bob Mclimsey, two puzzled eighth grade math students, seem encouraged by Mr. Moore's words. WILLIAM JACK BUSH sponsors eighth grade and is supervisor of Mathematics. He received his BS from Arkansas A8rM and his MS and EdD from the University of Arkansas. RICHARD MOORE, Supervisor of Mathematics, received his BS in Edu- cation from SMS and his MS from Drury College. He sponsors tenth grade.

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XHEVESE TAKE THE iii? T James Tacke laughs at Paula Millsap as he finds out that her first timed writing has yielded only eight words per minute. Randy Williams and Cary Scroggins talk over ways to help her improve. Advanced typing students help type final copy for the yearbook, so Marilyn Williams explains to Roberta Pohl and Cathy Savage how it is to be done. I fziiqysyg Business courses Challenges of the business world were met by this yearis business students through hard work, determination, and long hours of indus- trious practice. Beginning typewriting was offered to those who wished to learn basic typewriting skills. Advanced typewriting was given for those who wished to further their skills and their knowl- edge in business procedures. Dictation and transcription were taught in shorthand to those desiringto learn to write rapidly and secure secretarial skills. Bookkeeping gave students a fundamental knowledge of record keeping. Production and the use of goods and services that people need to satisfy their wants were studied in economics. Legal aspects of business were explored in business law the second semester. LEOLA SPELLMAN is advisor to the yearbook staff and is supervisor of Business. She received her AB from Drury and her MS from Oklahoma State University. The necessity of a sense of humor is realized by Connie Bargo as Jamie Ward and Ed Mclimsey laugh at the mistakes in her bookkeeping assignment.