Homestead High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Tenth grader Nathan Meyers accepts an algebra worksheet from Mr. Custer while ninth grader Jim LaBrash and tenth grader Mike Moore consider their practice problems. math problem boggl mind I Using fundamentals learned through previous years of mathematics, the Math Department offered a widely diversified program for developing the ability to apply sound reasoning. Through algebra, students were introduced to the axioms of equality and the theory of equations, with proofs covered extensively. After mastering the basics of algebra, students plunged themselves into the study of plane and Euclidean geometry. Mind boggling problems offered in Algebra ll sent motivated juniors and seniors into two semesters of brain stretching quadratics. exponents, logarithms and imaginary numbers. Work- ing out homework problems on the board helped to generate active student participation while the less rigidly structured classed employed only occasional lectures to ignite incentive and curiosity. i l ul' Math games for senior Richard i Barlow and junior Mark Yoder in Math Club provide a quiet il 11 s 1 t classes. diversion from regular math . Quick review on subtraction 'N ' brings ninth grader Brent Duff's T 'Nv- knuckles to the board in prac- ' tice for an upcoming test. I ,I l .ie .i 1 F . 3. With his homework in front of him, eighth grader Ron Conrad raises his hand to give an EHSWGF. 1 4

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l I I Glancing at the board, ninth grader Flose Neddelf copies down a General lvlath problem. Attendlng a regular Math Club meeting juniors Elizabeth Frltzsche and Theresa Clark work on number puzzles 4- ll! mt TINIIUI n.,.5 S by fdlfizollzxluslllff RQ l l l l 1 , l l l l l l I 1 l l fi..

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To help ease the nippiness of the late October evening, the cheerleaders initiated the second annual Homecoming festivities with a chili supper followed by the burning of a Carroll Charger effigy at the traditional pre- game bonfire. Fans purchased multi-colored helium balloons prior to the game to be let loose at the first Spartan touchdown. Introduced at half time, with the crowd still clinging to their balloons, the tive Homecoming candidates and their escorts promenaded across the field to the court platform where senior Sue Price was crowned Homecoming queen by past queen Linda Kinerk. Disappointingly, the game ended in HHS's first loss of the season with a score of Carroll 22 and Homestead 8. Despite dampened spirits, the gym deck accumulated approximately 200 to listen to the songs of End Game at an after-game dance. After the nalf-time crowning ceremony, it ' - ,A ' i ' A Homecoming Queen Sue Price pauses before N ' Q 3 - --3' ,V 'f A' the crowd 14 re I au urates festivities nr ' .1