Leo High School - Oracle Yearbook (Leo, IN)

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The Advanced Mathematics class studied Trigonometry, Solid Geometry, and Analytic Geometry. The Foundation For Tomorrow Through experiments, the Chemistry class in- The 8th grade science class listened while Mr. Grile explained creased their knowledge of chemical reactions. their lesson. 17

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The Algebra II class studied the remarkable features of a conic surface. These facts helped them in solving quadratic equations. Many changes have been made in our math depart- ment. The 7th and 8th grade students have studied the new modern math. The Algebra I class have stud- ied several kinds of uniform motion problems along with the basic fundamentals. The Plane Geometry classes have learned how to make definitions and to use them in making proofs. The Advanced Sen- ior Math class studied courses they would be taking in college. As we studied history ' during the year we were pre- paring to make history as well as study it. The 7th grades started with Indiana history and the higher classes studied World History and United States Histor} ' . The Seniors had government and the so- cial science of economics. The students in the Science classes participated in the science fair and gained useful knowledge through their projects. In their classes the students learned the facts about the lives of plants and animals as well as the results of chemical experiments. Principles Of The Past Lay The senior Ecoonmics class took time out to study current events. This panel relayed their information to the class. This American History class discussed various aspects of American Life. 16

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ROW 1: P. Furnish, D. Acra, C. Doxsee, K. Keeney, D. Knepp, M. Norr, B. Kruse. ROW 2: R. Phillips, M. Souder, S. Litton, L. Fett, L. Gerig, B. Packs, J. Klopfenstein, C. Deventer, B. Smith, S. Miller, M. Gillett. ROW 3: L. Liechty, R. McMahan, J. Scoville, R. Knepp, N. Stump, B. Cliff ton, T. Sauder, C. Bohen, R. Carman, W. Gillette, G. Thomas, H. Liechty. ROW 4: R. Lengacher, R. Dunbar, R. Robison, D. Stucl ey, T. Stuckey, G. Branson. LHS Concert The choir officers assisted Mrs. Nelson with matters con- cerning the choir. SEATED; S. Klopfenstein, Secretary ' . STANDING: B. Gillett, President; P. McCrory, Librarian; N. Oddou, Treasurer; G. Thomas, Vice-President. The Leo High School band led by Mr. McBane played extremely well during the year. Most of the band members participated in many contests and brought back mostly first and second ratings. The band played at all the home basketball games, and at the county tourney. Also, the band made a record- ing that was played over WKJG radio. Pop music, during the year was outstanding. Bud Gillett com- posed an arrangement of Sloopy and led the band in this song many times at the basketball games. Gary Thomas, Bud Gillett, Danny Stuckey, Norman Stump and Terry Souder were soloists in many songs. The band wrapped up a fine year by returning home from contest with a second place rating. The choir had several performances, including those at the Christmas program, the Spring concert, Bac- calareate, and several area churches. They also sang at the Band and Choir Awards Night, and made a recording for a radio program. They competed at District Contest and came back with a second place rating. They were accompanied by Debby Knepp and Mel Killett.