Clay High School - Minuteman Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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W . Spanish students learn to read, write, and speak the language of our South -of-the-Border friends. 0 BUSY Spinning 0 yarn, Professor Lar- ry Cox crates to a class of interested seniors.

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we fm-cfm, Going to class is quite an ordeal. Lugging heavy books through the overcrowded halls make the task a slower moving process. Even with all the pushing and poking, everyone seems to get to class alive, and you can hear a sigh of relief when the desti' nation is finally reached. What actors!! Until this year we didn't realize what talented people we have here at Clay. Speak- ers too!! The public speaking course proved that. Dramatics and public speaking courses were added the second semester to the English department. Only ' av iuniors and seniors are eligible. The fearful tasks of speaking and acting in front of a group were fi- nally conquered. There was a great deal of stud- ent interest shown toward these subiects. I think I finally understand this Latin! is a re- mark overheard in hall conversation about the for- eign language courses. Two years of Latin are offered. A second year of Spanish is offered if there are enough students interested in it. lt may have been tough, but suc- cess was finally reached. Ain't love grand? From the looks of Marge Rand and Tom Stemnock walking together to class it must be. .s 1

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1 ' 2 Junior mathematicians explore the secrets of al- gebra, geometry, and trigonometry. These subiects are good preparation for college because they help to develop thinking ability. Amateur scientists feel at home in our modern :Hn , l , - classroom labs. Biology, physics, and chemistry prepare the way toward productive careers in medi- cine, industry, and defense. Social science helps students to be well-adjusted in this modern world. During the year students conduct opinion polls and make interesting case studies. Future businessmen and competent secretaries gain valuable experience in our commercial depart! ment. Amidst modern office equipment, they strive hard to master the techniques for a successful ca- reer. One of the more interesting parts of trigonometry class is the demonstrations. Here Mr. Felton shows how a tran- sit is operated. I I f . xi Q-'Bt Joy Elkins, Bruce Wagner, Judy Wilder, and Mary Coles pansion in sixth hour physics class while Dave Farkas and labor tediously trying to determine the coefficient of ex- .lack Emmons discuss their previous experiment.