Fordson High School - Fleur de Lis Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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Math challenges teachers and students Mathematics spans a period of more than two thousand years and draws its resources from the cultures of nearly every civilization; yet, the understanding and the logic of mathematics is more important today than ever before. Whether one considers the task of balancing a household budget or the formulating of new theories of the universe, some element of this subject challenges everyone. It is hoped that the student won’t just mem- orize formulas and other methods to work math problems, but that he will understand the logic of math. Each student is encouraged to go into advanced work as soon as he has mastered the required material at each level. The aim is to help the students to learn the fundamentals of mathematics and to apply it to their lives. LEFT PAGE RIGHT: Mr. Flee can always find time to laugh with his students — or at them. BELOW: Mr. Gullen aids his class in getting a new angle on their geometry assignment. BELOW RIGHT: Math doesn't have to be a dull class for teacher or student and Mr. Belyan has found that out. RIGHT PAGE TOP LEFT: Mr. Jest ice doesn’t trust the answer on the board: the answer book is a wiser source. TOP RIGHT: Mr. Butke makes problem solving more colorful by using “Polish pink” chalk. CENTER: It's easier for Miss Pross to smile when her students understand. LOWER LEFT: If you can see it, it’s easier to believe it, so Mr. Olsen uses models to help with explanations. LOWER RIGHT: Mr. Podorsek has a thought of some- thing that is worth smiling about. What could it be? 16 Mathematics

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LEFT PAGE ABOVE LEFT: Miss Krug can't believe she ate the whole thing. LEFT CENTER: Mr. L. Beardslee is his name and advising is his game. CENTER: Even while very busy, Mr. Watts takes time to help one of his students with a problem. RIGHT CENTER: Mr. Herbel practices his coordina- tion by trying to pat his head and rub his stomach at the same time. LOWER LEFT: Mr. McKae is kept busy finding out information on colleges for his senior students. LOWER RIGHT: Grades aren’t up to par and Mrs. Godfrey tries to find out why. RIGHT PAGE ABOVE LEFT: The school nurse, Miss Zolik, realizes that the student hanging from the light fixture does not want to go to his next class. ABOVE CENTER: Mr. V. Beardslee gives a smile of approval to one of his all “A” students. ABOVE RIGHT: Mr. Fisher demonstrates the bright look. CENTER: Mr. Kraai keeps up with his students through a great deal of reading. LOWER LEFT: Miss Williams has found laughter through the help of one of her students. ABOVE: Miss Provan is confronted with a tough situation. Counseling 15

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Mathematics 17