Menasha High School - Nicolet Yearbook (Menasha, WI)

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Algebra Since -X equals -1, X is the un- known. Wfhat is this mystery number? At the beginning of the year this little letter causes disagreement among quite a number of students as the puz- zled faces of Eileen Kichefski and joan Gunther plainly re- veal. By the end of the semes- ter this little x, now a familiar part of algebra problems, fi- nally seems to fit into a so- lution. Classes Feature Printing The hum of the presses, the sound of type sliding into position, and the odor of printer's ink-this combin- ation describes the M.H.S. print shop. Here we see two freshman boys in Mr. Woolf's class, locking forms. In actual shop experience the freshman students apply their class- room study of paper and ink, of typesetting, of proofreading, of locking forms, and of press work. Advanced Shorthand Dear Mr. jackson, reads Miss Acker as these alert sec- retaries-to-be strain to take down every word that is being read. While Patsy Bisping, Judy Gavinski, Sandy Krock, and Rosemarie Graner are taking dictation, they are com- pletely absorbed in their work. Nothing can stop the rapid movement of their pens except the sudden cessation of Miss Aclcerls voice.

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Visiting Classes Biology There comes a time in a biology student's life when he must bear the odor of formaldehyde and the gen- eral unpleasantness of dissecting. While some students are interested in dissecting, others have an aversion for it. Joanne Karasek and Bonnie Berro react quite characteristically as Mr. Karasek, biology instructor, points out some of the vital organs in the body of a frog. l-lorne Economics In early December pungent odors of fruit cake, cookies, and candy steal through school cor- ridors. The home economics classes are starting their annual holiday project. When the baking and cooking have been completed, the girls, in the spirit of Christmas, festively package plates of goodies for faculty members. Here we see Mary joas, joan Eimer, Faye Grignon, and Miss Loebe Wrap- ping spicy fruit cakes. Mechanical Drawing Have you ever looked admir- ingly at a giant superstructure and wondered about the origin of the design of such a build- ing? In Mr. Halversenls mecha- nical drawing class we see the very beginning of the study that goes into such a construc- tion project. Here at the draw- ing board David Mueller goes over some of the complicated problems that face the atomic age draftsman. aw! fa'

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-. s MW? ste-cw' ' f Ky 4' I If . O W WV' C y l J Jff Il-W 0' MQEIQQ 9 M gf!! Up e careful of that crucible cover, fp? Pete, advises Tom Becher, watching closely. lt breaks easily. XVithNa pencil perched on his ear 5f31Id-S ready to take down readings while the rest of the trio carry on the experiment which in- volves calculation of the percentage of oxygen in an oxide of a metal. The solution of chemical equations requires careful observation. Attendance Records This scene is a common one should anyone happen to pass by room 219 on a school mor- ning. Here, on this particular morning, Shirley Meyer and Sue Vlfoods are getting their ex- cuse slips from Miss Xlifalker, Dean of Girls. The familiar white slip which is issued upon the submission of an excuse from home becomes a record of a students make-up status in each class. la-wtf E is-aid la.. Machine Shop In todays age of the do-it- yourself project, a course in metal working is almost neces- sary for a boy who faces the in- evitable prospect of taking care of little repairs around the house. Metal working courses are an important part of the industrial arts program. Here XVayne O'Connell works over the crimper, one of the processes used in the making of a metal product.