Holmes High School - Lest We Forget Yearbook (Covington, KY)

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lliii nilll llm to im Our Math Department is really ' adding things up. They're looking into individualized instruction This would enable each student to receive individual help in the specific areas he may have trouble with. Math teachers would like to see this individualized instruction offered in all math courses. There is a possibility that this new method of teaching could begin in the 1978-79 school year, for 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students. Math has really gained more importance in our society, lately. With all the technological discoveries and the computer and space age, math is the basis of our society. Mr. Harris feels that the New Math concept is here to stay. New Math doesn't consist of new problems, but Of new ways of working them out. It is more of a I'discovery method. Instead of just being taught how to work problems, students are also taught why theylre worked that way. He feels that this is a great improvement in the area of mathematics. TOD: Math students silently struggle to finish their equations. Middle: The last minutes of class find Geometry students hard at work on proofs. Bottom Left: Mr. Jenkins answers questions of Connie Felts and lim Walz, Bottom Right: Students do last minute figuring before their chapter test,

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hit Elihu imam The Art Department consists of three teachers and one student teacher. They work hard trying new methods to improve the department. Some new projects they have attempted successfully are puppet-making and the construction of wire mobiies. The students seemed to enjoy these new projects very much, The oider students tried their hands at large sculptures and three- dimensional murals. The art courses are not just to help the student discover and develop what talents he might have They are taught in such a way that they also make the student more concerned with beauty in the world around him. A person can use what he has learned in art class to provide a pleasing atmosphere in his home. Art can also make a person more aware of his appearance. As Miss Nordheim says Art is is fun, if yourie willing to work at itf' Top: Carla Griffin puts careful finishing touches on her art project. Bottom Right: Anthony Grey uses his imagination, ietting his pencil run wild. Middle Left: Margie Houston touches up her masterpiece. Bottom Left: Tim Brown skillfully creates an original Christmas scene.

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Leadership in foreign languages helps prepare students for later life. Communication between foreign countries, especially leaders, is becoming increasingly important. Students having leadership qualities may wish to seek careers in foreign languages. Mr. Krey feels student interest is on an uprise. In previous years, student interest has increased, stated the French and Spanish teacher. I would like to see student interest kept at this high Ievelf' This year, interest seemed to be evenly divided between the 3 languages taught. The choice of 3 languages requires students to choose the languages they are most interested in. This interest sets up better learning situations between students and teachers. Foreign language department head, Mr. Krey revealed that the purchase of new French textbooks was the only major change this year. t ' , t n. w :5 I. f .t X: Top Left: Kim Fannin discusses her Latin exercises with Miss Allgeyer, Top Right: Mr. Krey lectures his French I class. Middle: Gloria Beasley reads along with Mr. Krey's examples. Bottom: A Latin I class works intently on their exercises.