Dallas High School - Dragon Yearbook (Dallas, OR)

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MATHEMATICS Updated Texts Attempting to make challenges attainable was the main goal of instructors in the specialized math courses. Coming from Hawaii, Mr. Robert Kenyon joined veteran, Mr. Paul Olliff. Interest increased in the practical application of consumer math, hut Math 7 was dropped at the semester. New hooks for Geometry and Algebra II students revealed the latest concepts and theories to probing minds. Advanced students had the choice between the abstract ideas of Algebra or the practical reasoning of Geometry. Math 6 (Advanced Mathematics) revised its curriculum to concentrate on trigonometry, induction, probability and vectors. Upper division mathematitions charted their progress on the twenty-third annual Mathematical Association Test. The serious students in the “mobile math” classrooms demonstrated their hard working abilities in the homework laden math courses. Cliff Houck shows typical student reluctance as he tackles a problem in Algebra II.

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Absorbed in her task, Marci Friesen, awaits tbc needed ingredient from Lucy Peters. Searching for the needed recipe is Lynn Lacey in Mrs. Gwinn’s co-ed home-ec class. HOME ECONOMICS Foreign Cookery Home Economics, taught by Mrs. Jacquelyn Gwinn and Mrs. Shirley Hardy, moved towards an elective program by changing its class structure. The family life class was divided into two semesters, a change over previous years, and one alteration in the foods classes was the removal of the prerequisite for F oods II. Some of the many dishes prepared in the class included: salads, fondant, doughnuts and foreign cookery. F'ormals, coats and challenging dresses were typical of the one semester special projects required of the girls in sewing. The class members kept up with the latest fashions with their hot-pants designs. Dating, child care and marriage were among the units taught in the Family Life class. In many cases the home-ec classes proved to be a valuable asset for students, as they could apply course work to their home, family and environment. Jennie Miller and Valerie O .iah discuss the fine points of sewing while examining Jennie s dress. 27

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Teresa Arnold goes over the books with an adding machine during an office practice class. Concentrating on both speed and accuracy. Kim Marshall finishes up a speed drill. Typing hard to finish an assignment is typing I student Steve Bennett as he uses his electric with adept ease. BUSINESS Coffee Break Course The business cluster offered varied studies in Office Practice, Typing, Personal Typing, Stenography, Bookkeeping and Business Law. Field trips to Western Business University, a Portland bank and the computers at Oregon State University touched upon the busy business world. Speakers gave their impressions of business and discussed hiring practices. The Steno classes learned practical shorthand skills and under Mrs. Nancy Warner’s direction; the basics of a good coffee break . . . including doughnuts! Guided by Mr. Shawn Mosley and Mrs. Sally Stouder, a multitude of sophomores discovered the usefulness of Typing I, while Typing II enthusiasts prepared a booklet for future use of filing, typing tables, job applications and various clerical skills. The young aspiring secretaries developed and enhanced necessary skills for successful business careers. 29