Madison Township High School - Madisonian Yearbook (Wakarusa, IN)

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changes take place in classrooms, too, Shirley Holmes and several members of the eighth grade in notes for future reference. Fun and gained knowledge cooperate inconducting ascience experiment. The finished make up this science class. product is placed for the other students to view and describe page 8

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as administration revises old policies An early morning ride onthe bus commences a new school day for a Madisonite. A change of scenery was made possible for some as several busses were rerouted this year. Upon arrival, absentees stopinthe office for an admit to class issued by the new principal, Mr. Gurtner. At noon students rush tothe cafeteriaforatasty meal; some bring lunch from home. Either way it is hurry and eat because, for the first time this year, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Hi-Fi is heard playing the latest top tunes, which encour- ages all to come and dance. Dismissal comes; all scurry to the lockers and leave with books and homework for a new day's lesson. Tuesdays and Thursdays the old gym becomes alive as many students join in doing their favorite steps to top records. A familiar sight is the boarding and unloading of students. A group of hungry seniors find places in the cafeteria to Thirteen busses pick up Madison pupils and nine seniors hurriedly eat their lunch before returning to afternoon from Penn. classes.

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with new teachers, books, Students and teachers alike work in harmony to produce a liberal education from Madison's cours- es. Looking ahead into the future, a Madisonite can choose the course of study which will best fit his requirements. Science and mathematics, which are stressed throughout the country, are undertaken by a good number of students. The benefits to be gainedfrom these courses are innumerable. Boys find vocational agriculture and shop most helpful as they prepare farm projects. The addi- tion of new equipment has been beneficial to stu- dents during the year. Girls with plans to become secretaries and book- keepers prepare themselves in the Commercial Department. Many hours are spent in the betterment of edu- cation of Madison's youth. David Enders, an advanced math student, explains his proof of asolid geometric figure to fellow mathematicians. Dick Schmeltz, LeRoy Roeder, and Larry Pittman use the new shop saw to helpinshaping and designing their product. Shorthand students prepare themselves for future positions as stenographers and secretaries by taking dictation and learning up-to-date office methods. ROI ee