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

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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

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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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gWewfe Ptobe lU Ofr BRUCE MOFFETT, B.S. Business English, Con. Economics, Junior Intensive Office Education SOCIAL STUDIES Challenging new methods of teaching intrigued students in Social Studies. World History students found themselves involved in many informative discussions concerned with major world topics. Students in geography viewed many films; some re- viewed happenings of the past and others covered happenings of today. The evolu- tion and events of our country were studied by Alder’s American History students. Seniors in P.O.D. helped campaign during the election to lower the voting age to eighteen and conducted mock trials and legislatures. Several attended School Board meetings and Plain City Council meetings to become better informed about their community. JOYCE VAN FOSSEN, B.S. American History P.O.D. Civics Y-Teen Advisor RONALD HOPKINS, B.S. World History, Geography, Civics, Physical Educa' tion 24