Lindbergh High School - Spirit Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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Math Quote. . . Ah, the beauty of math! It unfolds like a budding flower! . . .unquote, Mr. Haeger, elementary, advanced and college algebra teacher, plane and solid geometry teacher and trigonometry teacher. With teachers who feel so strongly about the subjects they teach, it is no wonder that the math students cannot leave the courses with a deep appreciation of them. Perhaps they will never have such a deep-seated love for math as their teacher, but you can be sure they will have a reverent attitude toward it-- you would, too, if you read, stud- ied, devoured, and digested the beauty of math. It is not only the math itself which will be of use later, the study habits acquired and the self-dis- cipline it demands can be invaluable. Here's a little d1tty . SEQYWQ gy Wwe if 1 ,, it -sf Q ms il U 0 -3211 Xkigvllii- iizfir ..', f-5 gg f - Simplicity in ltselfl Mm-m -m , a budding flower huh? The nature of Lindbergh's courses builds character, exercises and develops logical thinking, and sends forth well-prepared stu- dents. If anyone fails to derive the full bene- fits of the courses, he needs a crying towel and a tear verse! One year of math or elementary algebra is required, although students usually take two years. If a vocation in science, archi- tecture, or engineering is planned , four years are recommended. 19

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in 5 Study, Study, Study! This is England! are analyzed and evaluated. Thus , a student is enabled to grasp a better un- derstanding of man's motivation and the results of his behavior. Emphasis is placed on discussion, group work , and individual projects rather than direct lecture . Through such learning as this our ideals are hoped to be preserved and our understanding of our fellow men to be greatly enriched. 18 if I a 1 N'- Social Studies Every student at L.H.S . must take Citizenship, World History and American Histcry in order to graduate . He may also elect to take Missouri History, American Government, or American Problems . These courses under the in- struction of Mr. B. Hornemann, Mr. Goodwin, Mr. Iaworski and Mr. Rushing have definite and important objectives. They help the student develop intelligent attitudes toward other nations, his nation, his state, his community, his family, and to accept his responsibilities to them. This is accomplished through a thorough study of backgrounds , her- itages, and present day problems. Instead of a memorization process in which great masses of historical data are to be recalled, historical trends Outline this chapterl

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asdf jkl: These courses train the student in skills he will need on the job. The first half unit of typing is valuable for personal use: the second half teaches information necessary for clerical work. Gregg Shorthand Simplified is the be- ginning course to teach the ability to read shorthand notes rapidly, to take dictation easily and fluently, and to produce a quantity and quality of work adequate to meet office standards. General Business is the study of everyday business practices which pertain to the present day life of the pupils. Bookkeeping develops the student's habit of recording, summarizing and inter- preting data for his own affairs and to in- crease his understanding of business or- ganization. It is the foundation for vo- cational bookkeeping and accounting. Secretarial Practice is an advanced shorthand and typing course to prepare students for secretarial work. 20 Business Courses Because many of the students will not be going to college, but will enter the business world immediately upon graduation, Lindbergh offers a large number of business courses. Available are: Typing, Shorthand, General Business, Bookkeeping, and Secretarial Practice. Mr. Leonard, Miss Montgomery and Miss Smith are the instructors. Buddy , buddy. The Dictator