Gavit High School - Futura Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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1. Mr. Richard Willis, St. Joseph ' s College B.S., Purdue University M.A., algebra, basic math. 2. Ms. Dolores Plesniak, Indiana Uni¬ versity Northwest B.S., math reading. 3. Mr. Lee B. Mann, Purdue University B.S., M.A.T., general math, algebra, cal¬ culus, National Honor Society sponsor. 4. Miss Cecilia Filas, St. Joseph Calumet College B.A., Purde University Calumet Campus M.A.T., mathematics. Junior High Honor Society sponsor. 5. Mr. Stanley J. Bobowsky, Marian Col¬ lege B.A., regular, accelerated, and re¬ medial math, M.S. Pep Club sponsor. 6. Mr. Delbert D. Stevens, Valparaiso University B.A., Purdue University B.S., M.A., math. Philatelic Club sponsor. 7. Mr. Marshall DelCreco, Indiana Uni¬ versity of Pennsylvania B.S., Purdue Uni¬ versity M.A.T., mathematics, math de¬ partment chairman. I like the satisfication of being able to solve problems not just with numbers, but with logical thinking. Sheila Faulkner Sophomore Academics 25

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Interest increase in higher math Gavit ' s student ' s interest in higher math has been rocketing skyhigh the last few years, and this year is no exception. All algebra, ge¬ ometry, general math, and basic math classes are filled to capacity. They continued to provide students with a sound mathematical back¬ ground for everyday living and college. In algebra, students learned the basic language of math that is used in college. Geometry students ap¬ plied their algebra knowledge to draw rectangles, circles and use other Euclidean concepts. In order for students to deal with every day arithmetic problems, the Basic Math I and General Math I classes were offered. Pursuing their practical math skills by learning to deal with in- Teaching mathematics is fun! It is a real thrill to see a student discover that learning math can be fun. Mrs. Phyllis Prater terest, loans, and problems that they will encounter in the business world, students enrolled in Basic Math II and General Math II. The geometry students had their old books cleaned out and re¬ covered this year. I feel that mathematics as a whole is very important in completing my education. My career will depend alot on a thorough mathematic background. Lisa Easton Sophomore 1. Mr. Randy Kuechenberg, Indiana State University B.S., mathematics, freshmen football, assistant track coach. 2. Mrs. Lenora Roberts, Butler Univer¬ sity B.S., mathematics. 3. Mrs. Phyllis Prater, University of Kansas A.B., Purdue University M.A., gen¬ eral math, geometry, algebra trig. 4. Mr. Albert Tilendis, Southern Illinois University B.A., University of Illinois M.A., math, P.T.A. treasurer. 5. Mr. Kenneth E. Wysocki, Purdue Uni¬ versity B.S., M.A.T., general math, algebra, geometry. 6. Fractions are no problem for freshman math student Pam Gadberry. 24 Academics

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Shops prove valuable experience for students Industrial arts is primarily de¬ signed to teach better understand¬ ing of industry. Courses are open to all students who wish to get in¬ volved in an industrial career. The areas offered include ceramics, drafting, electricity, graphic arts, power mechanics, metals, and woodworking. Drafting students learn how to draw and read blueprints and three dimensional figures. It enables the students to understand the mechan¬ ics of buildings; for instance, floor plans and layouts. In graphic arts, printing and photography are the main concerns. They learn how to offset and run the Gladiator press. The use of tools and blue prints are used in woodworking. This knowledge is put to use in the mak¬ ing of cabinets and other useful things. Power mechanics teaches the functions of electrical energy. In metals, students learn how to weld, run a drill press, lathe, shaper, and milling machine. They also learn the basic functions of measurement, safety, benchwork, welding, and foundry in the industrial setting. 1. Mr. Norman Banas, Purdue B.A., Indiana State M.A., Industrial arts. 2. Smoothing over the rough spots, sopho¬ more Mark Janiga applies himself in metals class. 3. Mr. Erwin Brauer, Illinois State B.S., Brad¬ ley University M.S., industrial arts. 4. Debbie Jett runs off copies in the printing press. 5. Mr. Douglas A. Pearson, Purdue Univer¬ sity, metals, industrial plastics ceramics. Senior Pep Club. The industrial arts area I ' m involved in, graphic arts, breaks down informalities which is quite widely needed in all other classrooms; the course gives me freedom and responsibility. 26 Academics