Lake Preston High School - Prestonian Yearbook (Lake Preston, SD)

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As chemistry and math instruc- tor, Superintendent Madsen helps students to reveal the secrecy of the consealed. A group of novice chemists doing an experiment. Great things have small beginnings and so it’s found by freshmen general science students, ably di- rected by Mrs. Reeves. Biology with its revela- tion of plant and animal life is investigated by in- structor, Tom Prender- gast, and the sophomores. The marvelous works of the human body are dis- cussed anew by upper classmen and Mrs. Reeves in physiology. Experi- ments with elements in- trigue the chemistry stu- dents as they work with Mr. Madsen in the lab. SCIENCE AND MATH CREATES STUDENT INTEREST Freshmen algebra students seek for the answer Three math courses are offered to all students who are interested. They are under the supervision of Superintendent Madsen. The fresh- men become acquainted with the mysteries of the unknown X in al- gebra. Logarithm in advanced al- gebra, and angles and areas in ge- ometry are taught to the juniors and seniors. At least one credit in math and one credit in science are required to graduate. 29

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Geographical areas of our country are the main features Bruce brings out for the American history class. STUDENTS ARE INTRODUCED TO WORLD PROBLEMS All social sciences and histories are under the instruction of Tom Prendergast. A mock trial of a burglary charge made justice real to the government class. The development of civilization in the different countries of the world is the main point to be studied by the sophomore stu- dents in world history class. Washington to “Ike” indicates the growth of American history to the junior class. The study of the human mind in psychology unveiled new thoughts and ideas to the seniors. The disecting of insects and animals reveals the marvelous creation of life to biology students. Instructor Prendergast scans the map to create more student interest in world affairs. Industrious science students use the microscope to investigate microscopic life.

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Instructions on sharpening tools are being given while classmates listen intently. THEY PREPARE FOR FUTURE VOCATIONS Mr. Matson and ag students gather once a month for an educational and social meeting. Movies, demonstra- tions and joint parties with the FHA girls comprise the varied and beneficial programs. Dean Jensen and Bill McNamara were Lake Preston’s delegates for the national FFA convention at Kansas City, Missouri, from October 10-13. The parent-son banquet was held December 5. All parents of students were guests. FFA students from neighboring schools were also invited High lighting this years banquet was the presentation of honorary mem- bership to Ted Rabenburg and Supt. V. W. Madsen. The ag boys took part in judging schools of meat, crops, general live- stock, poultry, dairying, and a speech contest in Brookings. On a field trip to Sioux Falls, they attended a meat judging and general livestock school. The Ag students are earnestly studying to up- hold the motto “Learning to do, Doing to learn. Earning to live. Living to serve.