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

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Preparation For A Successful Future In The Space Age Chemistry 200 students devote much of their class time to experi- mentation during lab period. Freshmen in Science 100 take advantage of an opportunity to dis- cover some principles of physics for themselves. Science plays an ever-increasing part in society and world happenings today. Recognizing this fact, science features strongly in the curriculum offered by Mitchell High. Larger and larger numbers of modern- day scientists are in demand by government and pri- vate ihdustry throughout the U.S., and MHS sets up basic ideas and concepts in many general fields of science to prepare to meet this need. As an introduction to this world of science, fresh- men are offered Science 100 which starts them along to more specific classes. Covering the fundamental principles involved in beginning physical and biologi- cal sciences, Science 100 helped freshmen adjust to the terminology and see some practical applications of general science. A close look at living things was offered to Bi- ology students Who supplemented textbook studies by closely examining flowers and their properties as Well as dissecting several insects and small animals. This requirement offered sophomores the opportunity to study Biology 100 or Biology 200. The choice of class depends upon the individual students preference for the more difficult or less difficult approach to the subject. Science minded juniors and seniors are offered Chemistry 200, Physics 200, and Senior Science. Chemistry 200 delved more deeply into the ideas con- cerning the composition, and properties of matter, while Physics 200 covered the field which included the changes and reactions of matter. lf a senior has completed the four preliminary courses, he becomes eligible for Senior Science. Here a student receives individual instruction in the various branches of more advanced scientific study. Sophomore biology students apply themselves to experiments with living substances.

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i li 3 Potential Drivers Develop Q Their Automotive Skills MHS teenagers, nearing the age when a car becomes one of the most important things in the world to them, participated wholeheartedly in the Driver's Education course. As a result of this course's great popularity, the winter sessions were filled to capacity and had to be supplemented by a summer course for those unfortunate enough to be left out of the winter classes. Classroom work consisted of textbook study com- bined with discussion periods. The workings of an automobile were explained to both boys and girls, and, while the girls may not have grasped all the technology involved, they learned how to recognize and repair minor mechanical difficulties. Since textbook instruction couldn't completely prepare the student for actual driving, the students divided into groups of four and about once weekly drove the car itself to gain practical experience under realistic conditions. Those not out in the car pre- pared for their turn by remaining in the classroom and further studying the driver's manual. Upon reaching the end of the semester's work, Driver's Education students felt well prepared to perform the duties of a capable, cautious driver on today's ever-busy highways. Driver Education instructor, Mr. Roger Snow, answers a technical question asked by one of his students. Dennis Watterson A'buckle's up for safety before demonstrating his driving ability.

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Depends Upon The Careful Study Of Science And Math was Mr. Huffman's algebra II students put problems on the board before beginning a class discussion. li... as While several boys work at the board, Mr. Garrett helps those at their seats by answering questions. Mr, Garrett gives a general math student explicit instructions and explanations about the next day's assignments. In today's world mathematics is being stressed more than ever before. MHS has a selection of math courses which allows any student to take four consecu- tive years of math in order to prepare for the increas- ing demands of the Twentieth Century. The first math course offered in this sequence is Algebra I. All Mitchell High School freshmen are required to take algebra or general mathg and, for those students who intend to major in mathematics, algebra is a must. This introductory course aids the beginning student in learning theories necessary for future algebraic courses. Advancing to Algebra II, the sophomore reviews all information gained the year before and goes on to become better acquainted with algebraic manipula- tions as well as some of their practical applications. Geometry is then presented to the math major or any other student wishing to participate in a course dealing with geometric logic. Learning the usefulness of concise definitions and close observations, the geometry student may apply the newly acquired know- ledge to everyday problems. Seniors may take one semester of Sr. Math and one semester of Trigonometry. In Senior Math, the advanced student relates his previous studies to a more definite objective and increases his knowledge in this field. Trig. further acquaints the student with the many functions of the triangle and the relations between these studies and a world dominated by science.