Norwalk High School - Signal Yearbook (Norwalk, OH)

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:il- MR THOMAS MR PHILIP MICHEL HECKELMAN Mathematics Mathematics L , . .-.-r MR- ISIEIAH OWEN MR- W- T- GARY MITRO proves by structure, to classmates and Mr. Isaiah Owen, A33 5335238 that the area of every triangle in the formula HBH. 7th Adviser MR. T. R. STORER Mathematics WITH Mr. T. R. Storer's help Tom Sandvick finds the solution to his math problem. Math classes learn with new methods New phases of mathematics were presented to sev- enth and eighth graders. Accelerated math classes, taught by Mr. Isaiah Owen, touched upon areas of mathematics that these pupils will encounter in later schooling. Mr. Owen studied under the National Science Foundation last summer at the University of Wyoming. Algebra I also opened the door to a new mathe- matical world. Students found that plus and minus signify more than addition and subtraction. Again under the able direction of Mr. Owen and Mr. Philip Michel, a new addition to the faculty, pupils learned that math can be fun. Bisecting angles, constructing geometrical figures, and solving intricate problems, intrigued Mr. Thomas Heckelman's plane geometry classes. Mr. Heckelrnan also teaches solid geometry, trigonometry, and Alge- bra II. Mr. William Reynolds, a former teacher in the West Indies, taught seventh graders junior high mathematics. With Mr. T. R. Storer, Norwalk's veteran teacher, eighth graders studied graphs.

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If 1? FRENCH II students Gus Angelas and Terry Albright, pouring imaginary wine, point out landmarks on a Seine River excursion. Tape recorder, projects add interest to languages During the first six weeks French students, without the use of books, learned basic grammar and such idiomatic expressions as Tres bien, mercif, Pupils were surprised to hear themselves speak- ing French over the tape recorder. Mr. Eugene Szczecina, who teaches the new-method French, studied at the University of Mis- souri last summer. Spanish students made pinatas and booklets for projects and also used the tape recorder. Miss Carol Embick, Spanish teacher, spent her summer studying at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, and touring Mexico with several other teachers. Gallia est omnis divisa in partes tres were familiar Words in Mrs. Lucille Lucal's Latin II classes as students began their study of Caesar,s Gallic Wars. Students also read and reported on Roman myths. In addition to learning grammar, first year students made Latin valentines. 11

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Scientists experiment in various fields Dissecting frogs, worms, crayfish, and grasshoppers proved exciting in Miss Ruth Bell's biology classes. In most cases this was the first experience for students to work with animal specimens. Many squeamish pupils-especially girls-became enthusiastic after the first attempt. Chemistry, a hard subject for many, had forty- five eager scholars. Though not a required course, it is a prerequisite for college and nurses' training. Mr. Maurice Fowler was always a friend in need when test- ing time came. Field trips, speakers, and experiments were major events in the seventh-grade science classes of Mr. Harry Shadle and Mr. Irvin Maxwell. Frosh tasted their first bit of high school science in Mr. Ray Skinneris general science classes. Students learned how light rays are refracted and proved that liquids expand when they are heated. Mr. Skinner studied last summer under the National Science Foun- dation at the University of Oregon. sf! I COMBINING eiforts, bi- ologists Mary Saladin and Malcolm Fowler dis- sect a crayiish. .41 ENGROSSED students in Mr. Irvin Maxwell's seventh-grade science class work patiently to get the battery wiring correct. MISS RUTH BELL Science, Biology Nat'l Honor Society MR. MAURICE MR, IRVIN F OWI-ER MAXWELL Chemistry, Physics Science 11111 Adviser Science Club 7 th A dviser i 5 f. ff' Fi gli .,i i, ,Q 'smtp' J. ',, ...- MR. HARRY MR. RAY SHADLE SKINNER, JR Physical Education Science Science Asst. Coach Asst. Coach