Martinsville High School - Artesian Yearbook (Martinsville, IN)

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Realizing the importance of mathematics in advanced education, many MHS students in- cluded some phase of the program in their cur- riculum. Artesians had various courses from which to choose; general math, plane geometry, first and second year algebra, trigonometry, and senior math. Of the 1400 students, 54.02 per cent were enrolled in math courses ranging from 230 in general math to 23 in senior math. In 1965-66, 56.40 per cent had been enrolled in the math department. This was a drop of 2.38 per cent. In plane geometry students studied the basic theorems and assumptions. Some freshmen took plane geometry, having completed Algebra I in junior high. This enabled pupils to receive an additional year of mathematical training. Solid geometry pupils used their knowledge to con- struct three dimensional figures. Algebra I students worked with equations and graphing while second year students ad- vanced their studies working with logarithms and scientific notation. Complex equations were solved by graphing in advanced algebra classes. Outside the classroom Algebra II students worked problems relating to the theory of probability. Senior math students reviewed concepts of Algebra II, geometry, and trigonometry the first semester. The latter weeks of the year dealt with calculus problems. Are they really parallel? Sophomores Bob Craig, Doug Biggs, and Glenn Kroge seem to be almost sure as they put the finishing touches on their proofs and prepare to present them to Mrs. Maddox ' s eighth period plane geometry class. The cry of help is familiar to any moth teacher. General math teacher Mrs. Brenda Moddox helps freshman Peggy Martin and others with mathematical errors in her second period class. Junior L e n a Houchin explains a tricky problem to Mr. Lamar Sharp ' s first period second year al- gebra class as teacher junior Gary Silbernagel watches. Mr. Sharp often invited stu- dents to volunteer to be teacher of the day In his sec- ond year classes.

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Math Department enrollment 54%; drop of 2.4% It ' s been three years and I just don ' t remember! Senior math students Martha Graham and Becky Swope confer on the solution to a review Inter- po lation from second year al- gebra. Do you add or subtract the 35? senior Martha Graham quizzes senior classmate Vonda Townsend. Senior moth stu- dents reviewed and advanced their study of previous math courses the first semester. Then pupils began o study of cal- culus and analytic geometry. inNkmi 28

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Mrs. Naomi Croig s reading center is often full of students. They used the reading accelerators to improve their reading time and ability. Mrs. Sherrard Peters, student teacher, squirts whipped cream on freshman Ronnie Bough ' s pie qt a pioneer feast held by Mrs. Phyllis Wershings English class. Flying saucer, Pioneer Feast, English dinners Moonmen landing? No, just freshmen Randy Rush and Frank Dunham explaining their class project in a freshman academic English class. The two boys attempted to explain the theories behind their project, A Flying Saucer. 30