Enka High School - Enkanoca Yearbook (Enka, NC)

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MATH EMATICS There are many reasons why the Mathematics department is one of the most popular departments at Enka High School. The story of mathematics presents a challenge for students to discover new things, its simplicity and logical structure appeals to individuals with a sense of organization. The mathematics department strives not only to teach numerical facts, but italso hopes topromote orderly thinking and the ability to reason. These are quali- ties which will be assets to students in all other phases of their lives. Ralph, Aretha, Rometta, Jerry and James practice using the slide rule in trigonometry class. Steve has finally made David and Loretta be- lieve that all triangles are isosceles. Iva June and Shirley make an itemized list LeRoy, Pat, and Jack make use of an electric with costs . board of plane figures .

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Rometta, Polk, and Aretha demonstrate a method of Ralph and Janet experiment with changes in velo- digfillqfion, city with a constant force using new P.S.S.C. Phy- sics equipment. SCIENCE Elaine and Gary demonstrate the proper way to disect a frog while Charles and Gary watch. Comprehension of scientific material and en- couragement ofindependent thought among students are some of the main objectives of the science de- partment at Enka High School. Enka feels extreme- ly fortunate to have a modern science department well-equipped to prepare students for college or scientific careers. The study ofscience is becoming increasingly important in today's world, and the science department of Enlca strives to grow along with modern progress. This year advancement has been made for the department by the addition of a new science laboratory. s if . l Near the middle of the year, new labs were com- leted in rooms 98 and 100. Y..

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BUSINESS EDUCATION The Business Education Department at Enka High School acquaints students with the use of machines and equip- ment to prepare them for careers in business. lt seeks to develop those qualities among students which will help them toward success in business and economic life. Enka recognizes the fact that skills in certain areas of business education, such as typing, have become increasingly important for success in today's world. The Business Education Department strives to make available these courses to all students, not only those maioring in business. Ronnie points out the different business processes used in selling a car. Miss Atkins teaches the proper way to type a business letter . '11 Typing is necessary to all busi- ness students. Here, students from each typing class are shown as they type an exercise for speed . Dan seems to be a good shorthand teacher. At least he has captured everyone 's attention. ll