Mitchell High School - Gold and Blue Yearbook (Mitchell, IN)

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Math and Science Provide a Foundation ', 'fltfff Ii, i Complex Algebra l problems are made simple to Ruth Ann Collins The math courses offered at M.H.S. strove to deepen the student's understanding of basic mathe- matical principles. General mathematics dealt with advanced arithmetic and some basic principles of Algebra. This was to give a mathematical background to those who did not wish to take Algebra l and II. The latter subjects dealt with unknowns, logarithms, and beginning trigonometry. Trigonometry, offered along with Senior Math, taught students the measuring of the sides and angles of triangles. Geometry, also offered, trained the stu- dents in the measurement and relationships of lines, angles, solids, and planes. All of these courses were found by many of the students to be an essential part of their education. Mathematics aided them in obtaining the solutions to many, various problems. The students who en- rolled in these courses emphasized the fact that mathematics is necessary in everyone's educational background. Mr. Hardman explains a division problem to jack Bailey while Steve Meadows becomes familiar with a protractor. and Larry Leonard through Mr. l..ewis's explanation. .-35 f??3'F1iL Trigonometry student. Don Fortner, explains a problem under the supervision of Mr. Huffman.

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Speaking ls the Universal Tool Como esta ustedi' and s'Como se llama were two common greetings used by M.H.S. language students. Spanish and Latin phrases were in common use in Mitchell High School, as these two subjects made up the curriculum of the Language Department. Spanish has grown in popularity since it was first introduced three years ago. Six students were en- rolled in Spanish ll last year, but this number has increased four times. The Spanish l enrollment has increased approximately three times from the num- ber three years ago. Latin has been taught at Mitchell for many years, but its importance has not decreased through the years. Latin I and II students have been gaining a firm foundation for understanding English vo- cabulary, since sixty per cent of our English words have been derived from Latin words. Speech student, Pat Wilhams, studies a lip-reading chart under the guidance of Mrs. Ruby Pruett. M 4 1 Rhea Dawn Harvey conjugates a verb in Latin class with the assistance of Mrs. Golda Knight. Senoritas Donna Busch and Vicki Holt record their Spanish conversation for Mrs. Billie Cox.

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for Progress in Tomorrow's World Biology offered students a closer look at living things and the changes which substances undergo. To supplement discussions from the text books, the pupils dissected insects and animals, collected leaves, mounted flowers or insects, and became familiar with microscopes. For the first time, the biology department split into two groups. Biology 200, taught by Miss Osborne, was an advanced study of plant and animal lifeg Biology 100, taught by Mr. Barnes, was a less ad- vanced course on the same subject. Classes studying the principles of Science 100, Chemistry, and Physics were instructed by Mr. Sherwood. Observations and experiments prepared a foundation of scientific knowledge for the stu- dents. Science Fair projects also helped develop the curiosity for seeking answers to unsolved ques- tions. Many students exhibited a project at this annual fair. The Blue Ribbon winners entered the Area Science Fair and then progressed to the Regional Fair to take top honors. Mr. Barnes directs the next step in an experiment given by Biology 100 students, David Edwards and Ted Terrell. 1 If 'w . N QQ . ff! ff 5' . 55 sv ,pi 2 M hs ig 3 if mia 1' 'Q W ng!! 1' ff fi fu 3 N O11 X Mr. Hollace Sherwood ex- plains the process of dis- tillation to Mark Geyer, Tina Brown, and Brent Mundy.