Bellmont High School - Legend Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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Different levels expand math fundamentals Mathematics, known as the queen of the sciences, provides a better back- ground for human activities than any other science subject. At Bellmont, a variety of courses on different levels was offered to students to expand their mathematical abilities. The addition of business math aided students in developing basic arithmetic and business techniques. Three levels of algebra were offered to introduce the fundamentals needed to study higher mathematics, physics and chemistry. To add animation, outside speakers explained how math is utilized in everyday life. With the study of lines, angles, poly- gons, and circles in geometry, a logical system of deductive reasoning was de- veloped. New plastic geometric figures helped students see the shapes studied in class. For students considering a science career, trigonometry ideally prepared them for college. Trig introduced prob- lems that involved triangular re- lations, angular velocity and distance determination. E - . A, mM Top Left: Don Ehlerding demonstrates his method of problem solving to the class. Top Right: Brenda Feasel and Jody Wolpert display the use of new geometric figures. Above: Outstanding math students are honor- ed at the first Senior Awards Assembly. Left: Steve Markley completes a diagram for the algebra class.

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Art and home ec. challenge creative abilities Despite its increased enrollment, the art department survived its growing pains. For the first time Art III was intro- duced and with it, projects that taught skills of portraiture, rug weaving, oil painting, and clay sculpture. Beginning artists first had to learn prospective, and later graduated to ex- perimenting with color schemes, design, clay coil bowls, and loom weaving. Art students also provided appropri- ate decorations for the Christmas pro- gram, Pop Concert, Open House, and designed props for the play. Textbook instruction in tailoring, child development, and health care were introduced with the addition of Home Ec. III. A field trip to a local furniture store and grocery, gave Home Ec. students experience in home decoration and shopping. A fall and spring style show and ward- robe display from Wolf Dessaur was presented to the classes. Many Home Ec. Ill students participated in class- room style shows where they modeled their own fashions. Top: Helping to prepare for the next scene, Joyce Williamson and Kerry Uhrick do their share of the work. Middle: Art Club mem- bers help prepare the stage for the pop con- cert. Left: Preparing for the art exhibit, Mr. Feasel and Richard Hunter carefully dis- play the mosaic dishes. 25

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Woodworking provides skills for 22 adults With the opportunity to increase their knowledge, 22 adults participated in the new adult woodworking classes. The two hour classes were held week- ly at the Bellmont South Campus. The classes were taught by Mr. Ted Byman and Mr. Frank Whitacre. A $10 supply fee was charged to each student. Class members were allowed to bring any piece of furniture to class to re- finish. Most of the items were from auc- tion sales or were family heirlooms, al- though some pieces were also in some of the members ' homes. Most of the work was done in class but some members continued their work at home in garages, attics, and base- ments. I spend all my spare time refinishing furniture, stated Mrs. Gail Grabill. After refinishing between 40 and 50 different items in the past five years, Mrs. Grabill transformed an antique springboard seat into a love seat. 1 » . • •• V - ? L Top: Refinishing a table base, Mrs. Mary Gage works hard during adult night classes. Center: Mr. Clifton Anderson slops refinishing long enough to reglue his chair. Left: Mrs. Jack Shady struggles to get her bed refinished by the end of class. Above: Mr. Ted Byman, night class instructor, inspects the work of his students. 21