Lampeter Strasburg High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Lampeter, PA)

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Mr. Weaklim checks homework of Ronnie Koenig and Ivonne Beacham. athematics Provides a Basis for Existence Mathematics Department, along with the Science Department, is playing an important role in the current, so-called Sputnik era, in which higher education is becoming necessary for existence. Mathematics is the basis upon which everything revolves. General math is taught to all Junior High students. This course introduces the higher, more complex mathematics and also offers drills in the arithmetic principles. Senior High general math is a review of the basic, everyday principles of math and as such, gives the students a broad mathematical back- ground. Algebra prepares Freshmen and Sophomorcs for the higher math courses. These are plane geometry, which teaches basic geometry prin- ciples and aids in giving students an ability to reason logically, and the senior math elective, which includes geometry, college algebra and trigonometry. Thomas Wright and Sheldon Tout work a slide rule problem with Edna Groff's help

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Technical Ability of Students Chemistry students are taught the rules govern- ing elements and compounds. The integral part of this course is the performing of experiments. These give students the opportunity of putting acquired classroom knowledge to practical use. Physics, an elective offered to Seniors in the Academic course, deals with the laws governing matter and energy. Physics students are also given the opportunity of working in the laboratory two hours weekly. Two years of physical science are offered to students who do not plan to further their formal education. The first year gives the students a broader knowledge of the general sciences, and the second presents a simplified version of the principles ofphysics anda taste of practical chem- istry. Mr. Raymond explains a physics principle to Barry Weaver, Harold Sangrey, and Albert Smoker. Robert Shaub, Barry Wilson, Mr Deppcller and Peggy Grim ex- amine biology materials.

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Social Studies Aids in the Preservation of Peace ln every successful modern civilization, past problems of the world are studied and Jere Martin, James Willauer, Faye Car- penter, Jim Williams, Mary Jane Herr and Carolyn Book prepare a history report. discussed in order that present troubles may be faced and solved in a peaceful manner. The Social Studies department exists to enlighten students about past and present world events through classroom discussions, lectures, maps and historical literature. Mr. Eshleman helps Elam Blank, Mary Lou Barley and Nancy Landis find a point on the map. 'l- During the course of the year, Sen- iors were given tours of Lancaster's in- dustries in order that they might ap- preciate the features ofbusiness econom - ics. Junior High geography students made several projects to aid in their under- standing of the effect of natural en- vironment on a person's life.