Sexton High School - Oracle Yearbook (Lansing, MI)

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Sputnik Miss Donna Deier HM-M, This doesn'i seem to be working out. Mr. Rouse adds clarity lo his discussion wiih a board example. GEOMETRY siudenis Jon Hammond, Nancy Obersi, Steve Guile, and Barb Christian receive insirudicn from Mr. Riifenhouse. Mr. Lary Hill Miss Carol Wolverton

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athematics growing in importance since first HEY, MY FIRST 'A'! grins Jim Morrow, one ot Mr. Bates' algebra students. a lg? 'N 'WS' w giskggsglg 'Wt A W is si' 'W 'sa ,As V - i ' . sfigzisfsfgwisffgp efewf' ips f ' ,P lf , 'MP wif- . if A pig , -, .- .' Q HMI-,S ' 1 i is ,. ,JT Mr. Lester Norton Mr. William Rouse Mr. Richard Bates Mr. Edward Rittenhouse 28 Since Sputnik I was orbited by the Russians in l957, increased emphasis has been placed on accelerated mathematics and science in American schools. The program at Sexton includes algebra, geometry, trig- onometry, analytical geometry, logic and finite math. Teachers stress the understanding, rather than the memorization of mathematical ideas in order that the processes learned may be applied to real-lite situa- tions. These concepts are also applied to other subjects such as chemistry and physics. DENNY UPDYKE and Carol Eddy gain valuable experience in logical thinking through solving geometric proofs.

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anguage studies offer opportunities for better FLUENCY in foreign language results in part from concentration in the language lab. In a world where understanding other cultures is becom- ing increasingly important, the need for communication is growing. In an attempt to stimulate interest in this vital area, the language department offers studies in the customs and philosophies of foreign countries, as well as fluency in the languages. Students in French, German, and Span- ish make use of the language labs to perfect their pronun- ciation and to authenticate their accent. French teacher Rosemary Heist states that her principal aim is to stimulate her pupils in such a way that they will continue with French in college. Along with competence in the language, she stresses culture and the understanding of the French people. 30 ln German classes, the students work to perfect the gut- teral sounds of the difficult language and learn about the geography and customs of Germany. Where is Avila? How many South American countries are there? How do you say Merry Christmas in Spanish? In Spanish classes such questions indicate the importance placed on the learning of Spanish culture and history, in addition to learning the language itself. Many Latin students comment that their knowledge of the classic language has helped them in English classes and on LQ. vocabulary tests. ln her classes, Miss Marguerite McConnell stresses the history of Rome and the fact that history repeats itself, by the comparative study of cul- tures through the ages.