Hemingford High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Hemingford, NE)

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The new overhead projector gets lots of exercise in Physics class as Mr. Beclc explains difficult problems to his puzzled class. Constructing a triangle from ihree given parts is one of the proc- esses which Mrs. Headden must explain to puzzled students like Laura Yardley. Natural Science As science tends to play an ever-increasing role in the preparation of a liberal educa- tion, more emphasis is put on these subjects in high school. This is justified by the evident need for science majors. In Hemingford High School, Juniors and Seniors are offered Trigonometry and Chemistry one year and Algebra II and Physics the alternating year. This year Algebra II and Phys- ics were offered. Algebra II is a supplement to first year Algebra and is given for the purpose of sub- jecting the student to a higher and more advanced form of mathematics. Physics is the study of mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity, and ra- diation. Students learn the fundamentals of physical sci- ence through experimentation in the controlled atmosphere of the laboratory. MERLE BECK Hastings College. B.A. University of Nebraska, M.S. SUPERINTENDENT PHYSICS LAMBERT BELINA Chadron State, B.S. Norfolk Jr. College ALGEBRA GENERAL MATH MATH PHYSICAL EDUCATION ADELYN HEADDEN Chadron State, B.A. GEOMETRY ALGEBRA LATIN JAMES PATTERSON East Montana State. B.S. BIOLOGY EARTH SCIENCE SCIENCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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Interpreting Treasure Island can be confusing, as Mrs. Johnson points out to Marqie Wax. Journalism, and Latin Literature is very significant in the development of an appreciation of those artists who are the great masters of communication. In Literature, the student is exposed to many great works which are still appreciated now as they were in the century in which they were written. Grammar is the traditional method of using the English language properly when communicating. The student learns the rules and regulations of proper speaking and although this becomes somewhat repetitious to the student it is most essential. Also in the last two years, English students are being gradually introduced to the concepts of modern grammar which is being stressed in college. Although it has an entirely different approach to grammar, it still deals with construction and proper usage. Latin is placed in this section because, while it is not a development of communative abilities as such, it is a lan- guage and is very helpful in precise declension and classi- fication of words and constructions in the English lan- guage. Foreign languages are very important in giving the student a broad affluence of knowledge and is becoming a requirement for college application. Laying out sections takes time and effort as Diane Rowley finds out in prepar- ing her advertising section fot publication with Mr. Fod- nes. Left: Gathering ideas and as- signing stories occupies much of the time of Editor Greg Rosenberger and Assistant Editor Bonnie Gowin. The Fe- line is a Junior publication. Right: Running off the Feline is often a very inky mess as Bob Ray, John Laursen, and Jim Wacker find out. 1

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Giving tests is a favorite pastime of Mr. Patterson, as he gives his Biology class a quiz. Board worlc is an important part of gain- ing workable knowledge in Math, says Mr. Belina. Dissection of frogs is not Laura Yardley’s favorite experiment. Lab sciences are required of H.H.S. students. Biology is offered to all Sophomores. This is the most popular lab sci- ence among the students. In Biology, students learn the prog- ress of life from the simple algae to the complex primates. He is subject to first hand experiences in dissection, which give him a better perceptive of the animal. General Science is required for all Freshmen. This year the course deals mostly with Earth Science. This is the student s first introduction to High School science and gives him a broad foundation for advanced courses. Algebra and General Math are offered to Freshmen and they are required to take one of the two courses. They both lay a basis for mathematical computation with Algebra being the more advanced. Geometry is offered to the Sophomores and it deals with proof of theorums that were previously taken for granted. It teaches the student that for every statement used there must be a reason for that statement along with a proof. Geometry, along with acquainting the students with its fundamentals, gives those interested in advanced mathematics a foundation for Trig- onometry. In requiring the student to take at least two years of math and science, the school realizes that this is essential because of the lack of these majors in our society of scientific adven- tures. Solving for two unknowns, Sharyn Rogowsk! uses lit- eral values to show the equation that works for any numerical value.