Eisenhower High School - Pantherama Yearbook (Decatur, IL)

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Facts and Figures uation an q ' d Many students moaned and groaned at the idea of math: others were elated at the mere mention ofthe word. Math was a sub- ject students either really liked or hated: there seemed to be no middle ground. The range of subjects ran from consumer math to calculus. That didn't mean the con- sumer math students had an easier time at it than the advanced students, however. Every teacher taught a wide scope of math. It wasjust as challenging to teach the lower levels as the higher ones. E:mc2: one of the most easily recalled equations, yet few know its true meaning. Not all science was based on equations thrown together to mean something. Sci- ence was very broad in spectrum, starting Concept ' from the basics such as comprehensive sci- ence to the complicated chemistry and physics. An understanding of the wide range of , sciences was difficult, but teachers illus- trated in such a way that students could A grasp the meaning. ' When there was an explosion in the chemistry lab, many considered it a fur- thering of knowledge: never put sodium and water in the same test tube again! f .--' 'lt I. - by Kellie Jones DEMONSTRATING CONCEPTS with the use of the periodic table is Mrs. Heiden, science department head. ' 4' - Amr. A' 'G Linda Anderson: lnlro Algebra I Sc 2. Geometry I 8: 2, Algebra 3 dr 4. SuEllen Brauer: Consumer Math I 8: Z. Pre-Calculus I Sc 2. Computer Math I-4: Math Department Head, Carl Brink: Gen Math I 8: 2. Basic Algebra I A 2. Algebra I-4. Virginia Casey: Gen Math SN I R 2. Basic Geometry I lr 2. Algebra I Ak 2. Don Chamberlain: Zoology-Physiob ogy. Comprehensive Science. Intro Chemistry I 6: 2. Charles Force: Computer Math I-4a Geometry I Sc Z. Calculus I Q 2. James LeMaster: Biology I A 2, Com- prehensive Science. rf.-if I' 51 lllq 'x i'!? 1 I ,, i f ' BY - :ar-. 1 ' . iff ? ifef' 34 ' K x - - . I . , x g ,V -.. K Q N - is 15, f V y 1 .H I 71 I . K' ,. L5 4 l 1 I , 'A . f, -arty 1 ., 17- ' s t, ' ' r, . ':sf.. - ' 'A ' IQ, ,V A 'N ,. ' ' q l '+' 'ni--fl 'N-4 .. 'W 1 l . ' 'Il 1 I p I ,4 hiss x ' l Q C K Robert Nelson: General Math SN I JL 5, Geometry I Ai. Z. Pre Calculus I 81 Jerry Nieft: Basic Algebra I 8: 2. ln- iro Algebra I HL 2, Mason Rhue: Biology I 81. 2. Physical Science I BL 2, Geology, Meteorology. Ken Seidl: Consumer Math I BL 2. Carolyn Slifer: Comprehensive Sci- A ence. Biology I de 2. ' ' ' Mike Wilks: Consumer Math I Sr 2, Basic Algebra I 8: 2. Algebra I Er. 2. ' 'L Not ictured: Julia Heiden - Chem. ' ' V X r - ., ' , Q ' r. , Www I I 11' ,N . V I . . I-4: Ehysics: Science Dept. Head. 86 Facts and Figures I ' , - 5 ,

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Facts and Figures oring vs. Challenging Who won the American Revolution? If the answer that came to mind was the New York Yankees, boning up on U.S. History would not be a bad idea. Social Studies was not only the basic his- tory courses. The department included such subjects as psychology, sociology, econom- ics, and geography. Many students hated the idea of social studies classes. They're boring. The teach- crs talk too much. Sometimes to get a point across, the teachers did talk from thir- ty to fifty minutes. Social studies was many ideas and points meshed together. What some called boring, others called challeng- ing. There were few other classes where an- swers could be discussed andfor debated, something that could be done in most social studies classes. Different from most other subjects, so- cial studies was required of all students for three years. Freshmen took geography and sophomores chose from a world history or religions class, or another geography class. Most juniors were in U.S. History and ju- nior and senios took psychology, sociology, economics, or advanced U.S. History. Facts and figures thrown around in social studies classes had to be memorizedg tests were usually based strictly on notes or simi- lar materials. Some students despised the idea of learning the dates ofTHIS war and the leaders of THAT war. Every social studies teacher had hisfher own way of operating the classroomg no two were alike. One relied on the textbook for much of the materialg another relied on note-taking from supplementary materials. Still, another used films or visual aides. Grades in social studies were usually good or badg there weren't too many medio- cre grades. Most students either liked it or disliked itg few were indifferent. Like any other class, the ones who en- joyed social studies worked very hard and they reaped the benefits of becoming well- rounded people. By: Kellie Jones RIGHT: WORLD RELIGIONS classes listened to instructor Mr. Dell talk about the many different reli- gions and their practices. BELOW: Before school students gathered outside by the breczeway almost daily. bbw: -wi 88 Facts and Figures 4 -.J