Jackson Preparatory School - Precis Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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Calling on her trustworthy projector, Mrs. Hosch hurriedly explained the algebra lesson before her class dashed out to lunch. -maf-.NWN fupper lefty In Algebra II class, john Thames checked over his homework while Mrs. Jenkins got ready to begin the daily lesson. In ninth grade geometry class, Joe Maxwell digested the theorem that his teacher had just presented. 1 While the rest of the class listened intently to Mrs. Hosch, James Piercels thoughts were far away. 45

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Math trives for umerical Brilliance Margaret Jones, head of the math de- partment, helped students achieve such goals as computer mastery. Working with her this year were Susan Bartling, seventh grade math and pre-algebra, Beverly Davis, seventh grade math and Geometry, Linda Flanagan, Algebra Ig Patty Hosch, Algebra II, Judy Jenkins, Geometry and Algebra II, Ann Lowry, eighth grade math including a study on the metric system, and Dana Lambert, Algebra I and Tri- gonometry. Mrs. Jones taught Tri- gonometry, analytic Ceometry, advanced Algebra, and calculus. A computer pro- gramming course was presented by most teachers for approximately two weeks. Prep now has two computer terminals, one in the Senior High and one in the Junior High. The knowledge obtained from the computer courses should prove beneficial in most future careers of Prep students. Seeking help in difficult calculus, Lynn Bellenger, Luann Wiley, and Gay Lee asked Mrs. Jones to ex- plain a problem. Once more, Mrs. jenkins attempted to drum into her geometry students' heads the importance of knowing the Pythagorean Principle. 44 l nuff After their teacher had explained the day's lesson, Laurel Adams and her classmates endeavored to finish their homework before the bell rang. . A-5.-2

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History Scanned World Events The Social Studies department worked hard to give their students a modernistic view of our world today and in the past. By frequently using video-tapes and by al- lowing the students to participate in cer- tain learning projects, the teachers at- tempted to give their pupils a broader scope of the social world and its history. One project staged by Seniors was a mock presidential election convention complete with political parties, platforms, and the various candidates. The seventh graders also had a major project called Inter- national Day. Each student dressed in the traditional costume of a specific country of the world and also brought a traditional dish of that country. The new teachers were Debbie Patrick, who taught seventh grade geography and tenth grade world history, and Phil Ham- brick, Civics and Mississippi history. By sixth period, Coach Woods wore a haggard look as he lectured on the effects of World War I. flower leftj In Mr. Anderson's American History class, Charles Scott industriously worked on his essay question. flower ri htj Writin swiftl Tre Toler tried to g g Y, Y keep up with Mrs. Fitzgerald as she gave a political science lecture. 46 i i. it 5 XG, S X. s A Q Qi g VLSSV