Emmerich Manual High School - Ivian Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Math, Science Stretch Inquisitive Minds Mr. Harold Baumer works out an equation in Algebra II On the chalkboard for two students, Barbara Dawson and Rod Bruce. Equations and problems stumped the students in both Math and Science courses. Freshmen started with General Math or Algebra 1, and Geometry per- plexed the sophomores with its numerous theorems and corollaries. Algebra 3 and 4, Trigonometry, and Analytical Geometry intrigued juniors and seniors. Biology, which is required of all students, was taken by the sophomores. Biologists tackled life from the world of micro-organisms to the struc- ture of man. Contradictory to what the girls thought, they lived through the frog dissection. A choice of Earth Science and Science is offered for (hose who are not as competent in Math. Earth Science deals with rocks, soil, conservation, and the atmosphere. A double period course, Earth Science provides students with a broad practical knowledge of their environment. Science is a course in which subject matter is drawn from the physical sciences. It deals with atomic and molecular structure, chem- ical reactions, and electricity. Slide rules were extremely helpful in Chemistry to solve problems involving weight, mass, and vol- ume. Working with chemicals in the lab was a favorite of the chemists. No one was allowed in the lab area without goggles and, preferably, with a long apron. Physics classes studied the nature of energy in motion, heat, light, and electricity. Seniors Fred Brown and Steve Murray assist their physics teacher, Mr. Step- hen Sharpee, with a cross bow they are about to shoot to calculate the acceleration of gravity ■ — a graphic lesson for out-of-doors study. 26

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Social Studies Ready Us for Adult Living Three years of Social Studies are required lor an Academic or a Fine and Practical Arts diploma. A variety of courses are offered to fill the hill. World History, mainly a freshman course, gives a broad view of the history of the various govern- ments and countries. To make events more real, students often act out historical happenings. All juniors take United States History to learn more of their American background. Hisilish, a special two-period, two-semester course for select- ed juniors, combines History with English, coor- dinating history and literature. Economics and Government are also required courses and are taken during the senior year. Both courses deal with contemporary issues, and students prepare for adult life by learning of the functions of national, state, and local government. Such pro- jects as preparation of income tax returns add prac- tical adaption to lessons. Citizenship is also a contemporary class for freshmen, helping pupils understand their lights and responsibilities as Americans. International Relations and Psychology are elec- tive courses offered to upperclassmen who have an interest in studying foreign affairs and in delv- ing into the workings of the human mind. A World History class dramatizes the fall of the Byzantine Empire. David Sease portrays the Byzantine king who is be- ing stabbed by Matt Maple, a Turk. The students on the left represent the Turks, with the Byzantines on the right. Seniors in Mr. Fred Belser ' s Econom- ics class learn the ins and outs of preparing a Federal Income Tax form. Here, Mr. Belser points out necessary items on a giant-size Form 1040 to Sharon Boyd and Mike Campbell. Such information will soon be useful to many, as it already is to some. Library «ual Trainins Hi h Schoof 2405 Madison Ayenue 2;.

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Mr. Rex Lewis demonstrates the movement of molecules in the study of gas laws for his chemistry class with a chamber rigged to a vacuum sweeper. Students involved are Cwen Bowers, Ed Burgin, and LaDora Baird. Biologists Sherry Huston and Shirley Freeman check a bacteria culture-dish under the supervision of Mr. Fred Jones. Spec- imens were obtained from various parts of the building. Senior John Newman and Junior Vera King watch Mr. Otto Kuehr- mann perform on his magic violin which he always employed when teaching about sound waves in Physical Science class. Lab Assistants Steve Hendricks and Dale Petrie make up models of molecules from plastic and styrofoam for use in chemistry.