Blackford High School - Reflections Yearbook (Hartford City, IN)

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Math had new slant in courses Keeping pace with the times, Black- ford ' s math classes studied the possi- bility of altering the program to meet the changing needs of the world. Practical application was the aim of slightly changed senior math. Solid ge- ometry, a brief introduction to calculus, probability and statistics, theory of equation and nine weeks of analytical geometry confronted seniors during the second semester. The first semester dealt chiefly with trigonometry. Computer math was added to fresh- man algebra, covered in the modern new texts. Under the direction of Mr. Jerry Shreves, Mathematics Department chair- man, six teachers — three of them new to the school system — instructed in six elective courses of math. The more dramatic points in courses are impressed on students by use of bulletin boards, as Carolyn Sills and Cindy Stepp discover while helping to construct a geometry display. Concentration brings a variety of recreation, as in freshman general math class. Dick Toivnsend, Pat Voght, Pauline Wyatt, Bob Logan and Jerry Lents lose themselves in a problem.

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A graceful jlight results from precision and balance as Brem gomery practice ballet gestures in physical education class. Sivinging with the greatest of ease in physical edu- cation class is John Gross. The dare-devir requirements of the trampoline keep Cheryl Clamme jumping ivhile touching her toes, going flippy, and belly-smacking. MR. MARK GRAIN, B.A., M.A., Phys. Ed., Health-Phys. Ed. Depart- ment Chairman; Cross Country, Track Coach, Assistant Basketball Coach. MR. JAMES L. BOYD, B.A., M.S.: Health; Assistant Fool- ball and Baseball Coach. MR. DONALD CLARK, B.S.: Civil Defense; Assistant Football Coach. MRS. MARY KNOTE, B.S., M.A.: Phys. Ed., Recreation Home Ec.: Cheerleaders and Pep Club Co-Sponsor. MR. JACK KOVELL. B.S.: Driver Ed.. DruEs and NarcoUcs: Assistant Football Coach. Sicimmins Coach. HHSS VIRGIMA PECKINPAUGH. B.S.: Phys. Ed.. Gpnnastics; GAA Sponsor. MR. ROBERT RICKEL B.S., M.A. : Driver Ed., G -mnastics; Frosh Basketball Coach. i l 39

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MR. JERRY SHREVES, B.S., M.A.: Alge- bra, Trigonometry, Department Chairman: Hi-Y Sponsor, Varsity Tennis Coach. MR. C. JAY BEAVER, B.S., M.A.: Algebra. Pop quizzes are no surprise in geometry to Kathy Beach (foreground) and Cindie Stepp, but Valli Pethtel also finds a certain appealing aroma in a freshly duplicated quiz. MR. STEPHEN JEFFREY. B.S.: General Math; Wrestling Coach. MR. DAMD NEW- ELL, B.S., General Math, Geometry. MR. PHILIP J. SAID, B.S.: Geo-em-. A ' .- gebra. ROBERT «TTMER, B.S.: . lgebra. Business Mathematics: Freshman Class Spon- sor, Hi-Y Sponsor. Roland Frills demonstrates the use of the tri tracker to Connie Kabrich.