Maumee High School - Reflector Yearbook (Maumee, OH)

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History and Government The American History course is required of all juniors and is taught by Miss Van Wagner and Mr. Schmidt. lt is designed to acquaint us with the history of our country from the time Columbus discovered America to pre- sent day affairs. g Mr. George H. Schmidt B.S., M.E., Bowling Green State University. Mr. Donald C. Prentiss B.S., Bowling Green State University, M.S., Univer- sity of Toledo. American Government, a required course for all seniors, is taught by Mr. Prentiss. The course not only informs us on the functions and values of our democratic form of government, but also makes us aware of the 'problems that face us all as American citizens, Both American History and American Government utilize Time maga- zine to give-us an understanding of current events. V -MFSQQ nut ii5iLPfEtg,lr,fIff N ' 1 i f2sw...Q..i'--mill , f cr. ,Bi mal., ' '-'W Q gr Q. it ll l T Xml, 1 ll

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Geography and History Geography is a required course for all freshmen. It pertains to our country and surrounding countries, their locations, and interesting things concerning thern. Under Mr. Jorgensen, the course is made enjoyable to all who take it. ggi World History, taught by Miss Van Wagner, is an elective course deal- ing with the history and government of the nations of the world. An under- standing of the backgrounds of the various foreign countries enables us to understand and appreciate our own country. ' .i.,. - W l , Mr. Thomas A. Jorgensen B.S., University of Mich- igon. is Miss Josephine Von Wagner B.A,, Bowling Green State University and Col- lege of Woosterj M.A., University of Toledo.

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Mr James D. Cook BA Denison University. I TS Mathematics Maumee High is very proud of its math department under the capable guidance of Mr. Jordan and Mr. Cook. The two teachers help to create an interest in their classes by their numerous and humorous quips. Six courses are offered in this department, includ- ing: practical mathematics which teaches us basic fundamentals that can be applied to our daily lives, two years of algebra when we solve the mysteries of x and y, plane and solid geometry where we learn about points, lines, planes, and solids, and trigonometry which involves a study of triangle measure- ment. These courses enable students to better understand our technical world and prepare them to go on to higher mathematics. .-wfi' me .eg l its lr ! 21,2 gan. Mr Joseph G Jordan B.E., University of Toledo M.A., University of Much!