Decatur High School - Ravelings Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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Would-be Latin orators studying the language of Julius Caesar. LANGUAGES . . . how nations talk to each other As world problems draw na- tions closer together, a knowl- edge of more than one lan- guage becomes more import- ant. Latin, a background of our modern romance languag- es, helps us to a better under- standing of them. French is not only a nice language to know, but is much used in the world of business and in lit- erature. Two scenes during the evening of the French party and banquet. ncLVBiL u ii r.,

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With our ever in- creasing interest in the sciences, we must in- crease the opportuni- ties for more advanced courses in mathe- matics, for every em- bryo scientist must have a foundation of mathematics. Mr. Al- ger and Mr. Dailey help the students to mathematical under- standing and proficien- cy- MATHEMATICS . . . Equations.,. Angles . . . Theorems . . . Cosines Top: Jim Martin and Col- leen Kelly join to demon- stx-ate a Geometric theorem to the class. Janet Fugate explains an Algebra problem to atten- tive pupils. Right: Tom Grabill and Monica Badenhop practice with the large slide rule while, below Bob Theobald and John Cowan put the slide rule to use in problem solving. 20

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HOME-EC. FUTURE GOOD COOKS AND SEAMSTRESSES Home Ec, once considered one of the frills of education, is by now found to be a very worth while subject. Learning to cook on the latest stoves, to sew with modern machines, and use patterns properly, some of our girls even surprise their elders with their ability as future home makers. Much other information and advice which will make living a happier experience is given by Mrs. Chronister. Janet Pugh, Melissa Ruby, Shirley Cummings, and Virginia Mills are showing us how to cook a meal. Carolyn Aftolder, Pat Bauman, and Beverly Stults are showing the proper procedure to lay out a pattern to cut the material. Phyllis Egly and Diana DeBolt are showing us how to sew their dresses. 22