Emmaus High School - Tattler Yearbook (Emmaus, PA)

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To Meer' Demands Of Nohonol Science Program Thus students have become proficient at arith- metic, algebra, plane geometry, solid geometry, or trigonometry, all of which will help them if they go on to college and most of which will be useful when they take a job. Mathematics, more than any other subject, has taught a student to think clearly, for the answer was right or wrong-there could be no guessing. The business World and the world of science have needed more people proficient in mathema- tics for some time. Realizing this, our school is planning to add a course in Analytical Geometry and Calculus for next year, MARY IOBST, B.S. - Mathematics - Adviser: Knitting Club. ALBERT L. HENNING, B.S. - Algebra: General Mathe- matics - Adviser: Model Airplane Club. PAUL F. KISTLER, B.S. - Mathematics - Adviser: Visual Aids Club. Seniors taking Solid Geometry and Trigonometry have of the students seem to be relaxing 1n the informal RICHARD L. BLACK, B.S. - Algebrag General Mathe- matics - Coach: Swimming - Adviser: Archery Club. Just finished a test on the use of the slide rule. Some atmosphere typlcal of Mr Blylers classes 17

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Mafhemahcs Department Expands Present Curriculum The three R's , of which mathematics is one, have long been considered the fundamentals of education. It is true, therefore, that mathematics has been a vital part of everyone's education throughout the past year. From the most basic arithmetic to the most complicated algebra and solid geometry, mathematics has been an exer- cise in logical reasoning and clear intelligent thinking. Problems have ranged from the simple addi- tion of two digit numbers to figuring the odds on a roulette wheel and proving theorems with three dimensional objects. GEORGE E. BLYER, B.S., M.S.-Algebra, Trigonometry Solid Geometry - Adviser: Mathematics Club. ALBERT H. BURGER, B.S., M.A. - Plane Geometry General Mathematics. HAROLD S. HUBER, B.S. - Mathematics. CHARLES F. IRWIN, SR., Ph.B. - Mathematics - Ad- viser: Stamp Club. Not Pictured: HENRY A. FARRAR, B.S. - Algebra Advanced Science: Plane Geometry - Adviser: Engineer: ing Club. Algebra for most students has always lequired much land of X's and Y's, with only an occasional interruption concentration 'lhis 9 4 class appeared to be deep in the by Mr. Black, to disturb their pensive mood. l6

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English Department Stresses Fundamentals A moment before dismissal the photographer has caught the attention of Mrs. Bieber's Public Speaking Class, but she seems unaware of the interruption. JEAN H. BIEBER, B.S. - English, Public Speaking Adviser: Tattler , National Honor Society. GLENN F. JOHNS, B.A. - English - Coach: Track Communications has always been a problem with men. Realizing this, our English department has endeavored to provide all students with a basic knowledge of the English language. This has been accomplished through the study of grammar, vocabulary, punctuation, and literature. All of these things helped to teach people to say what they meant. This was often accomplished by having students study literature, thus observing the methods of communication used by other people. Throughout the year there were thousands of pe- riods, commas, semicolons, and other punctuation marks placed in countless sentences. Vocabulary played an important part in all English courses and helped students to gain freedom of expression. This freedom was exemplified in many themes, dis- cussions, and contest entries. Diagramming of sen- tences-a nemesis to many students-was only part of a study in grammar which taught students con- formity to the rules set down by scholars before them. All these things the English department has tried to exemplify, all Working toward the ultimate goal of clear expression of thoughts and ideas. GERTRUDE J. GORDIN, B.S. - Language Arts - Ad- viser: E-Hive , MURIEL B. FICHTER, A.B. -- Language Arts Assistant Coach : Football - Adviser: Cross Country and JEAN CLAY, B.S. - English - Adviser: Tri-Hi-Y, Track Club.