New Prairie High School - Prairie Life Yearbook (New Carlisle, IN)

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PP ete The study of science at New Prairie gives students the opportunity to explore the unexplored and to really understand some things we take for granted. New Prairie newcomer Dr. Wolfe, who teaches Chemistry and Biol- ogy, joined his colleagues Mr. Calhoun and Mr. Spier in commenting on his prom- ising classes. Veteran chem- istry teacher Mr. Woolsey wryly noted that ‘the big thing is finishing the entire Advanced Chemistry book.” Freshman Garry Phillips works on a biology lab. New Chemistry teacher, Mr. (Dr.) Wolfe, explains the theories of positive and negative results. Mr. Spier passes back the results of an Earth Science test to his students. Senior Cora Carlton and Junior Teresa Taddeucci find that Chemistry labs can be very sweetening. Nothing But The Good Times Scteuce 20

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Atatory Reutewed Pr octat Peaie Lessons from the past pre- pare students for the future, and this is the purpose of the Social Studies department at New Prairie. History, Gov- ernment, and Economics are designed to make students aware of the political United States. Psychology and Soci- ology tutored the students in the study of the social workings of man and how his mind reacts to the world around him. The Govern- ment and Economics classes presented guest speakers throughout the year for the students. Mr. Colborne has a bleak discussion with senior Mark Lehker about Schenck vs. U.S. Mr. Eldridge finally decided to let Ron Marron get a piece of his mind in first hour Econ. Mr. Olson popped one of his quizzy poos in History disappointing the entire class. Senior George Farlie decides to take a cruise on senior John Jurkowski’s back leaving their government notes to rust. Ucthing But The Good “Ptmes 179 Soctal Studies

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Brains At Work Sophomore Tammi Ellenwine tries to keep comfortable while working out her problems. ath The New Prairie High School Math Department continues to challenge stu- dents with top-flight instruc- tion in courses that range from general math to ad- vanced computers; with al- gebra, geometry, and calcu- lus in between. Geometry and general math teacher Mrs. Gonder joined the staff with enthusi- asm this year. Department Chairman Mrs. Lindley told Prairie Life that math teachers “hope to create an atmosphere of learning and fun.” Freshmen decide to make their homework a community assignment. Seniors flock together to chat before the end of class. Upper right: Mr. Smith shows his pearly whites while explaining a complicated problem. Nothing But The Good TPtmes Wath 2