Logansport High School - Tattler Yearbook (Logansport, IN)

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Problems of yesterday perplex students of today M211 .' ,, lfiliggy tie f X4 7 7 K. ll 5 Q A A am' iff! f X f Q if XL v Qi l., - .ffl fu 1 -V me . , - A. Steve Martin watches in amusement as Mr. Roberts continues his talk in a more comfort- able position. B. Iay King and Patti Frye find the public library a source for some of the books they need. C. Pondering his next words, Mr. Mason stares back at expectant faces. D. Larry Ottinger - Co-chairman of junior Class spon- sors, tennis coach. E. James Turner - Baseball coach. 29 Among other required books were The Selling of the President, Inside the Third Reich, and Future Shock. The purpose of the program was to give interested pupils a chance to re- ceive credit for reading about prob- lems of today. Under the guidance of Mr. Mason, Mr. Sackett, and Mr. Turner, U.S. history classes were completely reor- ganized. Students were able to choose the grade they wanted to work forp to seal the bargain, pupils signed a con- tract stating that they would do all necessary work to satisfy their agree- ments. The course was based almost entirely on independent study with lectures about once every two weeks. Room 221 was turned into a Research Center, housing all needed sources of information. In sociology, students sweated over term papers about social problems. Oral reports required much hard work and lots of energy. In economics, debate panels were used by Mr. Kiesling, the only new staff member, to discuss the pros and cons of the price freeze.

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xg 5 A Q 5 5 'dit' f M Contracts give pupils incentive Many changes took place in the so- cial studies department. Two new f classes were added and one teacher was introduced. Offered to the more'adventurous students, Social Studies Seminar gave pupils an opportunity to research areas of importance to the city and to the school. Seniors involved in the program were allowed to conduct in- terviews during the sixth period, to use the public and the school libraries, and to do research in nearby communities. The other addition was the Reading Program. In this course students chose from three categories based on twentieth century history and on con- cepts of the twentieth century. As- signed readings included Lenin. A. Scribbling notes for an upcoming test, a U.S. history class concen- trates on the lecture. B. Although current events is no laughing matter, Debbie Black points out a difference in opinion. C. L'Dean Cornelius - Head of Social Studies Department. D. Harvey Roberts - Key Club adviser. E. Cecil Mason - Junior Class sponsor, P. William Kiesling - Hi-Y adviser. C. Larry Sackett - Chairman of Senior Class sponsors. 28

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Students deal with unknowns Mathematics topics varied widely from filling out tax forms to finding the directrix and focus of a parabola. Sophomores became involved in the task of proving theorems, while alge- bra students factored and refactored equations. Extracting all irrational roots of an equation and endlessly memorizing formulas were familiar projects in college algebra and trigo- nometry. Fifth-year math pupils tak- ing calculus delved into limits and functions. Two new teachers, Mr. Burdge and Mr. Lozier, appeared in the Math Department. For those stu- dents with Mr. Rice, the laugh box was a familiar relief from the tedious tasks of mathematics. An experimental, independent study course demanding self-disci- pline and responsibility was tried in calculus. Through this program, three students - Craig Blume, Rick Tulli, and lim Moore - were able to proceed at their own rate without attending the usual daily class sessions. I o 'Q-Q..-me ft 4 ,,--f ,- any '-x,, --., X . .... . ci.. , ls:---.-. E Ai as -F' 1' ie I Q 'ff J H., - ...... can siis ,Q get .wer 5 ji j:.,,,-- r ., 'L . f 2 A. Independent study pupils - Moore, Tulli, and Blume - get together with Mr. Rice. B. Equations provide plenty of work for Cindy Bruck. C. Sophomore Elaine Ide puts her finger on the problem in her geometry theo- i H rem. D. Contemplating filling out tax forms, Mark Spencer and Terry Ray find the prospect serious business. E. Iohn Lozier. P. Barbara Youmans - Cheerblock adviser. G. lack Rice - Head of Mathematics Department, co- W Q chairman of junior Class sponsors, Math Club adviser. H. Boyd Gundrum f - HieY adviser. I. Thomas Burdge - P.T.A. adviser. I. john Bennett - Sophomore Class sponsor. X sm. 4.-H-i- : 'k 1 Q ff a ,,,, I db X ar., Q- L 1 gg. ttr