Jonathan Alder High School - Power Horn Yearbook (Plain City, OH)

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Qbudfij if Seek Sety ALEX NOVAK, B.S. English, Speech Class Plays, FTA Advisor ENGLISH To increase their power of expression, English students were presented an extensive variety of new techniques. Freshman and sophomore classes studied literary works and transitional writing. The sopho- more classes also acted out several plays including The Miracle Worker and Twelve Angry Men. The Great Gatsby and The Turn of the Screw are two novels which the juniors read in class. Seniors spent many hours after school working on their project of writing, directing, and starring in several short films. The subjects of these films were varied as the follow- ing titles indicam- The Elopement; Mad Doctor Evil; Young, Gifted and Black; She's Leaving Home; and Maxwell's Silver Hammer. The Senior English classes also concentrated upon the subjects of phonet- ics and mythology. JANET FREEMAN, B.S. English SUSAN HOHMAN, B.S. English, Spanish SPANISH Students learn the grammar, pronunciation and literature of the language. During the year students have given many special reports using maps and posters explaining the culture, customs and history of Spain. Current event notebooks about Spanish speaking countries has made for better understanding of world affairs. Also for the first time, students are corresponding with Spanish pen pals. 22

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1 CmmAOuJIaahi PfouiwW Tfr Qtudtoob OtGCtfaj MUSIC Alder students all enjoy music, whether it be in- strumental or vocal. The mixed chorus sang several times during the year including the Thanksgiving program, Easter assembly, and Baccalaureate. The band performed in several parades, participated in the West Jefferson Marching Band Contest, and played at graduation. Several students from chorus and band were selected to participate in the Madison County Music Festival. Both the band and chorus performed at the Music Parent's Banquet in the spring. DONNA HILL, B.S. Vocal Music LIBRARY Alder's library has a good source of books from general reading to reference books. Students also make good use of the many magazines kept in the library for reference and enjoyment. Our school librarian, Mrs. Taylor, was always anxious to give any as- sistance that was needed. In addition to the many new books that were purchased, the library also received many audio-visual aides. RAY STARRETT, M.E. Instrumental Music RUTH TAYLOR, B.S. Library Quill and Scroll Newspaper 21

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parian® ini snidccn laod paleis ETHEL THOMPSON, M.E. Mathematics, NHS Advisor MATH Facts, slide-rules and Euclid assist teachers in obtaining answers to students' many queries. Geometry has been made more interesting by use of the opaque projector permitting the class to view problems on an overhead screen. Sen- iors taking college math IV discovered the unit circle and its functions. Algebra students re- ceived new books which helped them in problem solving and logical thinking. All math pupils learned the importance of thinking and working out problems in a systematic manner. CARL SCHMIDT, M.S. Mathematics, Hi-Y Bowling