Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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Mathematics provided challenge, promoted thought Slide rules played an important part in math and science classes. Bob Metro demonstrated division and multiplication to the chemistry class. Many spinning heads— confused jumbles of numbers, symbols and equations— walked out of math classes. It took time but finally students began to grasp the theorems and postulates of modern math. Problems were proved and equations solved as thoughts were organized and students gained knowledge to prepare for such careers as engineering, nursing and teaching. Students taking geometry discovered bits of algebra in the course, for in each could be found the basic concepts of the others. Temac Math allowed advanced students to cover all math courses at their own speed. Problems in mathematics presented a challenge to many students With pencil in hand, Cindy Brasel contemplated one such problem. 19 In geometry, Rich Rastovski illustrated angle measures for his classmates.

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Wearing the new look in science, Tim Redar performed an experiment in chemistry. Snakes were among the many forms of life observed and studied by biology students. Science students pondered life, the elements Seniors Lenny Czapla and Don Schuster prepared to observe the impact of two cars in physics class as Kerry Pickett and Tom Britton looked on. Holding noses, dipping fingers into slimy green water and pulling out shapeless jellyfish for dissection became part of lab tradition for science students. Microscopic equipment, a camera and an oil immersion microscope further enlarged the amount of science equipment. A new state law required students to wear goggles during lab. The tinkle of test tubes ... the invisible flame of a bunsen burner . . . the odor of burning sulfer— a familiar setting for chemical experiments, the basis for exploring the elements. IPS or Introduction to Physical Science, as a new course, interested 49 students in the principles of light, heat, energy and magnetism.

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Healthy minds and bodies built through push and perspiration In Advanced Physical Education Class, girls listened to directions from their instructor, Miss Geraldine Klein, before beginning a basketball game. The not-so-pleasing fragrance of the locker room, quick showers, dirty gym suits and smelly socks on Friday showed proof of a week of exercising, playing sports and releasing perspiration of stored-up energy. Bouncing boys, full of vitality, worked out on the trampoline as others played shuffleboard and ping-pong. Boys also lifted weights, played football, baseball and volleyball and swam. A daily excursion to the Central Park tennis courts was made by girls in Advanced PE Class. Sometime during the year all classes played basketbaJI, covered five weeks of swimming and worked out on the horse and balance beam. As part of First Aid, a required nine- week course, Sherry Grimm and Betty Lehmann learned to apply bandages.