Bethany Christian High School - Witmarsum Yearbook (Goshen, IN)

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Freshman algebra students deliberate over an intricate equation. MATH In addition to plaguing students, Bethany's math depart- ment serves a quite practical purpose. Designed to pro- vide a working knowledge of the tools of science, it aids students in developing the processes of logical thinking. The first-year course in algebra attempts to teach the fundamentals in dealing with equations and numbers, while Algebra II explores even further in similar areas. The relationships between geometric figures as well as a more advanced usage of logic in problem -solving serves as the basis of study for geometry students. Senior math, the final challenge for Bethany's math students, includes three rather involved areas of math- ematics: trigonometry, solid geometry, and coordinate geometry. Each has its separate goal and yet all are intended to relate the preceding courses to each other and then to render a math student prepared for even further study. Compliments of PAUL'S MOBILE-HOME SALES Finest in Values U.S. No. 33 West at city limits Goshen, Indiana y ny, ' Joan tackles the proof of a geometry theorem. 1 x 'Q' 27

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Sketching ART The art class, though small this year, provided an opportunity for students to try many types of art work. As one of the first projects, Ms. Bauer asked the class to paint sunflowers from real Sunflowers, using tempra. Other projects during the first semester included personal monograms, outdoor pencil sketching, water colors, and ink drawings. The seed mosaics, after providing a Thanksgiving feast for the mice, had to be re-done. By means of block printing the class also made Christmas cards. During the second semester, Mrs. Bauer acquainted the class with the history of architecture and painting. Having studied this, each student first tried his hand at pastels and then at oil painting. Additional time was taken for working with ceramics. The 95-minute class periods were especially appreciated by the art class. Because the classes were longer, the students had time not only to plan a project, but also to begin working. When at last the art class could claim a room for its own, a much larger space was available for storage of supplies and displays of art work. MOSES SHROCK Gravel and Ready Mix Tel. 58 Topeka, Indiana

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s.-A-ln! . 'inf' French conversation flows freely at a party. FOREIGN LANGUAGES Spanish folk songs, poems, hymns, and even a few jokes high-lighted all Spanish classes. This past year conversational Spanish, a new approach, was stressed in most classes. ln previous years the main emphasis was on grammar. This year for the first time there was a Spanish III class consisting of four consecrated students. Spanish literature and grammar were their basic study. The Spanish Il class learned the subjunctive mood and the culture of the Spanish world. The two Spanish I classes learned to speak Spanish very effectively. Our Spanish club has increased in size this past year and we had large turn-outs for Christmas caroling, a pinata party, Spanish supper and our an nual trip to Chicago. Compliments of DR. EDWARD EICHENBERGER D.D.S. lC0m0 C-Sta ustedo Wakarusa, Indiana