Francis Joseph Reitz High School - Reflections Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

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MATH: IT ADDS UP Taking a look at the years of experience the Math Department has ac- cumulated one finds many impressive figures. This staff, which carries the burden of teaching one of the required courses, very rarely recieves its earned recognition. These teachers guide students through the mazes of mathematics which starts during fresh- man classes and for some ends in senior Trigonom- etry or even Calculus. To look at the Hexperi- enced with age teachers, one finds Mr. James Hoge at the top of the list. When asked about how he looks back On the 35 years at Reitz he said, Although 35 years may seem like a long time to many peope, the Mr. Hoge assists James Kestler with his math assignment. joy of teaching at Reitz has made the time pass very quickly? Also Mr. Hoge has the status of being head of the Math Depart- ment. Talking to students in this classes one finds he keeps classes interesting but always rules out chaos. Next in line of experi- ence is Mr. Charles Heil- man. Known for his unique humor, he keeps the class, attention as they circle the perimeter of the unit circle. When asked to stand back and review his 30 year career he said, 1'The bulletin has for decades been headed by the caption 'Where it's a pleasure to learn.' I would have to add this, that for three decades it has been for me a place 'Where it's a pleasure to Mr, Albin's class teach. Third, Mr Lonnie Albin follows with 25 years of ex- perience under his belt. Also along with his math responsibilities Mr. Albin varies his contacts with students by becoming head of intramural basketball. He said, My wife and I graduated from R.H.5., as well as our three children. So this school, to us, is tru- ly a family affairf After I retire, I'll probably drive by Reitz out of habit. As we all know 'good habits are dificult to breakf The next three experi- enced are Mrs. Laurel Hin- ton, Mrs. Diane Koch, and Mr. Michael Orth. With the six most experienced teachers this adds up to 142 years of knowledge. Re- member this number does not include the younger teachers. 50 to take an ap- proximation, Reitz's Math Department has over 150 years of knowledge with which to share with its stu- dents. To view the Math De- partment with well de- served respect would only start to accredit them with recognition. If we examine it enough, maybe even we too, will thrive to teach jumbled numbers and for- eign signs and be, as they are, A Shade Above The Restf' works dilligently to complete their Algebra tests MATH ; E101

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This group suffers because they leaned back on chairs, English English teachers tried to rally students in the ninth and eleventh grades for a special test this year. Be- cause of a new law nick- named A+, most elemen- tary school students and all freshmen and juniors in the state will be tested to measure their educational performance. ISTEP, as the test is referred to, will help determine if a school re- ceives money for funding the school program from the state government. Be- cause the English students did well, no loss of funds is expected heret Word Power discussed newly learned words. Some had to work at mastery. 100 QENCLISH

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Science lights a fire After Mr. John Hubbard took a leave of absence in the first nine weeks grad- ing period, Mr. David Green joined the science department staff. Also new to school this year was sci- ence teacher Mr. Terry Lehman. He also taught math. Advanced Biology and Advanced Chemistry class- es started meeting before school. Mr. Grayson and Mrs. Williams required ex- tra lab time and students came in Tuesday and Wednesday mornings to meet the two hour require- ment. 103 QSCIENCE Sophomore Jim Loeffler cleans out a test tube afteu Rise and shine at 0:30 a.m. for Advanced Biology class, blology lab .o-Ov Advanced Chemistry students observe while Andy Hubbard demonstrates