Hemingford High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Hemingford, NE)

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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.

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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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ARNOLD QUINONEZ Colorado State College. B.A. Vender Cook College of Music. M.M. Denver University University of Chicago HIGH SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Above: Alright you guys, quips Mr. Q in mixed chorus. as someone is caught with his mouth closed. Fine Arts Appreciation of the cultural aspects of life plays an im- portant part of development of the students' character. At Hemingford High various fields of art and music are of- fered. In the Junior High years the emphasis is placed especially on art since few students will have much time in High School. High School is basically devoted to enrich- ments of music interests. The Fine Arts department offers Senior High Band for those who are qualified. The vocal department offers mixed chorus and girls glee with nu- merous other smaller groups being offered. The chorus has been especially popular this year with some ninety-five students participating. The elementary music is varied with the grades but they are given a chance to perform at the all-school Christmas concert with the High School Band and vocal departments involved, also. Tuning their instruments to the piano are Janet Prochazka, Vera Glass, and Bonnie Gowin. as they prepare for the eight o'clock Found in one of their very rare practicing sessions are saxophones practice session. Diane Gordon and Diane Rowley.