Markleville High School - Arabian Yearbook (Markleville, IN)

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Students Express Concern for World Events Two of the most important subjects tauglit at Markleville are U. S. History and Government. These courses are aimed toward making better citizens out of today ' s high school students. Each student must pass these courses to graduate. On the night of the Presidential Election, each student was required to keep track of the returns. The classes watched the Presidential inauguration on tele- vision. In February the Juniors and Seniors went to visit the state legislature in Indianapolis. At the end of a Government class, Ross Fadely and Dave Smith anxiously await the lunch bell. Government students listen attentively as Mr. Smith explains insurance policies to them. Indiana History students use their spare time to work on their workbooks. During U.S. History class, Mr. Fox points out material that could be on the next test.

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Math Prepares Students for a Modern World Mathematics is becoming a vital part in everyones education in our scientific world. The math depart- ment is trying to fulfill this part by hard work and understanding. One year of Mathematics is required in High School before you can receive a diploma. This is usually taken in the freshman year as Algebra or General Math. The advanced students go on into a five year program of Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, and College Math. In College Math, Mike Stohler and Tim Begley, concentrate during a test. Students listen while Mr. Markle explains a problem in Algebra During Algebra II class, Mr. Eckhardt instructs his pupils at the chalkboard. %i College Math students work together on a series of calculus problems.

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M. H. S. Trains Capable Secretaries The classes in shorthand and typing are of basic importance in job training. Many girls today can look forward to obtaining an office or secretarial job be- cause of these classes. Besides job training, typing and shorthand are useful in school and later in college for term papers, themes, and taking notes. This year only one typing and one shorthand course were offered. In typing the students learn the funda- mentals and work on their speed and accuracy. In shorthand the hardest job is memorization. To help the students, Mrs. Smith gives typing tips and checks corrections. During a speed test, typists see how many words they can type per minute. At the blackboard, students write in shorthand as Mrs. Smith dictates to them.