Nappanee High School - Napanet Yearbook (Nappanee, IN)

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The Language of Science Is Mastered Senior math, students calculate the volumes of conic solids. Mr. Robinson helps geometry student Beth Walters construct a diagram to prove a theorem. Marla Flowers and Randy Wagner complete a graph problem in first-year algebra. Starting with the freshman year, many mathe- matics courses are offered. All freshmen are re- quired to take either general math., which is a course dealing with problems related to everyday life, or algebra, which is the basis for all higher mathematics. Plane geometry is a course taken by many sopho- mores. This interesting course is very important as a foundation for many vocations. Advanced algebra, which is usually taken by juniors, serves not only as a review of algebraic systems, but also digs deeper into new concepts of algebra. Advanced math, gives seniors working toward vocations involving math, a real challenge. Covering trigonometry, analytic geometry, and statistics, this course prepares seniors for further math, in college. The benefits of these courses are immeasurable. Because mathematics is the basic language used in the science and business worlds, it has become very important in our modern society.

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Otras Lenguas Son Importantes Tambien In Spanish I, Fred Jensen learns the principles of conjugating verbs. Because of the importance of maintaining good foreign relations, learning the language of our neighboring countries is emphasized. Spanish I students learn the basic principles of grammar by translating stories, and they practice elementary dialogues. Besides learning further essentials of grammar, this year the Spanish II classes read an adaptation of Benito Perez Caldos' MARIANELA. The students gained practical experience in interpreting phrases while translating this Spanish novel. Two years of Latin are offered at N.H.S. This year the first year students studied Roman mythology and Greek drama, while also learning of ancient Roman culture. The second year of Latin included a study of Roman history and philosophy. The study of Roman writings also supplemented their year's work. These students were required to have a project depicting life in ancient Rome and two papers covering some area of Roman history. All Latin students became aware of how Roman writings and customs have influenced our English language and literature. Second year Spanish students Ruth Pletcher, Lewis Reed, and Ted Noffsinger examine Mexican handicraft. Tom Creene and Bob Callander prepare Latin II projects for display. NAPPANEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE c Progress Is Our Project

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Science Students Discover Whys and Hows To graduate from Nappanee High School a stu- dent must take one year of science. For the student who wants to gain a knowledge of general science and deal lightly in fundamentals of chemistry- and physics, physical science is offered. Biology is the science of all forms of life. This course, strongly recommended for college bound students, is taken by sophomores. Chemistry, which is alternated annually with physics, was offered this past year. Many experiments and labs were performed, applying newly learned principles. Outside reading in science was encouraged. A large number of juniors and seniors took chemistry, indicating how important advanced science has be- come in our modern world. Mike Stump measures out NaCl for his chemistry lab experiment on the distillation of water. Members of the physical science class study the effects of pressure on a balloon. Mr. Hazelrigg and biology students Sam Brumbaugh, Sharon Blosser, and Kim Hunsberger search for signs of the presence of Thyridop- teryx Ephe merae - formis. JOHNSON'S WALGREEN AGENCY DRUCS 7 J. R. ARNOTT SON