Highmore High School - Hisodak Yearbook (Highmore, SD)

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Science-Math Highmore High School's Math and Science department is very im- portant especially for those pupils who plan to go on to college. Mr. Larry Larsen taught Biology, Bio-Chem- istry, Human Physiology, and Field Ecology, the first semester. Mr. Mel Jennings came at semester break to take over for him. The Biochemistry and Biology classes had a lab each week to gain practical experience. Mr. Jack Vetter taught General Science and the more advanced Science and Math classes of Alge- bra II, Trigonometry, Chemistry and Physics. The Chemistry class spent many hours in the lab; at times the entire student body was made aware of this by peculiar smells coming from the second floor. Mrs. Sally Whiting taught General Math, Al- gebra I and Geometry. Top: Dan Mewes, Darda Barnes and Deb Oligmueller settle into another General Math class. Middle: Writing out proofs in Geometry is a common experience for Doug Whiting. Bottom: Mike Stark is discovering all the won- ders of a crayfish. 28

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Social Sciences Top: Ecology class was beneficial to the school yard as one of the stu- dents, Marty Melvin, rakes leaves. Middle: Working on a project in Constitution class is Deb Cowman and Bruce McCloud. Bottom: As we peek through the door we can see not everyone is busy studying. Mrs. Francie Ruebel and Mr. Gordon Bergquist headed the Social Science department. Francie Rubel pro- vided her students with extensive special activi- ties to supplement the cur- riculum. The Social Ecol- ogy class traveled to Lake Chapelle and the Highmore City Lagoons. A repre- sentative from the Depart- ment of Eviromental Pro- tection, George Piper of the United Family Farm- ers, Ned Leonard of the Bureau of Reclamation and County Extension Agent Bill Paynter were guest speakers. Highlight- ing the seniors constitution class was a trip to Pierre in which they observed actual trials in both the Supreme and Circuit Courts. Sen. Ted Lerew and Rep. Gene Robbennolt spoke to the seniors con- cerning their functions as state and local Republican and Democratic leaders of South Dakota. Enrollment was high for the classes taught by Mr. Bergquist. He in- structed American Minori- ties, Psychology, Mar- riage and the Family, Con- sumer Economics, Soci- ology, Psychology, History of Civilization. In Soci- ology class students pre- sented panel discussions on population and individu- al oral presentations on welfare programs. The Psychology students took a field trip to Redfield State Hospital. 27

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PhysicaI Education Physical Education by law was a requirement up until two years ago, now it is an elective course. P. E. was divided into four different sections this year each lasting a nine weeks. The first section was Tennis Vol- leyball, the remaining time was divided between Social Dance Bowling Slymnastics, Tumbling Gymnastics, and Outdoor Recreation. Outdoor Recreation was made up of archery, softball, and flag football. This was the first year P. E. was co-educational. In bowling this year the bus served as trans- portation to the bowling alley where they learned the different techniques of bowling. Dancing proved to be a rewarding class in which the students learned many new dance steps. Some of these steps in- cluded the fox trot, polkas, and the jitterbug. Slym- nastics also included many different activities. Doing exercises, running and working out on the weight machine. Bows and arrows went astray as students practiced the art of arch- ery. The instructors for P. E. were Miss Rendall and Mr. Garvey. Above: Kevin Baloun gets ready to spank Corinna Harvey for put- ting him out while Scotty Benson daydreams in the background. Far Left: Robin Boiler displays her skills on the trampoline as Tim McCloud, Kelly Houdek, Corinna Harvey and Miss Rendall look on. Left: In P. E. class, Janet Hart hits a home run. 29