Emerson High School - Emersonian Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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Emersonians Lose a Faithful Friend MR. DONALD CONNERLY Thoughts of Mr. Donald Connerly bring heartwarming memories to the minds of Emerson students and faculty. He taught geometry, senior mathematics, and trigonometry at Emerson. Mr. Connerly was born in Greencastle, Indiana, and attended Greencastle High School. He was graduated from DePauw University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts degree. In September, 1928, Mr. Connerly came to Emerson and stayed until June 3, 1943, when he was com¬ missioned a first lieutenant and taught math in the Army Air Corps. He returned to Emerson in 1945 and remained here until October 29, 1962, the date of his death. Mr. Connerly was head sponsor of the class of 1963 and, in this capacity, also served as a leader, a friend, and a devout Emersonian. Throughout his teaching career, Mr. Connerly maintained that the best way to teach a child was to let him know that a teacher is also his friend. His constant interest in people make his image one for which everyone should strive. “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” AUTHOR UNKNOWN 19

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Within the Call of the Bugle With a ring of the school bell, a new day began, and with each consecutive hourly bell, students left one classroom with one group of faces and went on to their next class of new faces and fresh ideas. In their first year of high school, freshmen became accustomed to changing classes with other students. Accompanying the newness of high school were copies of The Yearling, biology books, and rulers and com¬ passes for Algebra I. Sophomores had their first taste of Shakespeare and, with inquisitive minds, they delved deep into the realms of plane geometry. Juniors who were not trying to break the language barrier struggled through the Civil War in the U. S. history class. Seniors not only learned the funda¬ mentals of U. S. government, but also read and evalu¬ ated many works of William Shakespeare. From general science and first year English to Physics and Advanced Literature and Composition, a wide variety of courses were offered at Emerson for the benefit of her students. Learn what Emer- sonians learned by reviewing Academics . . . “Within the Call of the Bugle.” The study of Algebra II is a challenge to many Emersonians.