Moline High School - M Yearbook (Moline, IL)

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Chem-Physics Arouses Interest of Area Educators Because of the need for clearer scientific understand- ing, MHS has increased and developed its science courses so that students will have a better comprehension of the modem, complex world of science. Newest addition to the science department was the unique chem-physics class. Mr. Darrell Goar and Mr. Paul Holm combined their teaching talents to create this accelerated two-year course of study. Together they in- structed their students during a one hour course, using the chem-study and PSSC physics textbooks and supple- menting them with movies. Biology introduced students to the study of living things: from plants through the simplest animals to man. During the year students dissected various animals, in- cluding the worm, fish, frog, and crayfish to get a true picture of their internal structure. When actual dissection was not possible, pupils studied drawings and sketches of plants and animals. In regular chemistry, students learned to apply the basic fundamentals they had discussed in class to the ex- periments they performed in the laboratory. In chem-study and PSSC physics, students had to meet the challenge of solving problems by recording what they found and then drawing their own conclusions. Working in this manner, they got a more vivid picture of the actual working conditions of scientists. Mr. Darrell Goar describes how to measure distance with the use of a minature surveying instrument to the accelerated chem-physics class while Mr. Paul Holm does the necessary calculations on the board. By this method of teaching, students could understand the two sciences better. L. R. Sinclair Biology Ruth Spencer Biology Joe Wasson Chemistry Tracy Woods Mathematics W resiling John Reakes Biology Intramural Athletics

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In the complex world of today, great emphasis is placed on the knowledge of modern math. MHS students were fortunate to have a variety of math courses from which to choose. Basic math courses provided students with a back- ground in mathematic essentials. Instructors concentrated on having the students solve problems encountered in everyday life. College bound students had a wide choice of courses and usually picked the combination of those which they specifically needed. These courses included Algebra I and II and plane geometry. Advanced students were able to take plane and solid geometry and college algebra and trigonometry. Honors students also had a course in cal- culus. Instructors selected these students on the basis of recommendation, past grade averages, and interest in their work. In the algebra courses offered, students learned to solve simple and complex equations by using logarithms, to draw graphs, and to use quadratic equations. Geometry courses involved the application of theorems and postu- lates to everyday problems. Mrs. Vivian Jones shows seniors Gary Fisher and Bob Groene how a theorem actually works by using a wooden polyhedron. Students Learn Modern Math, Solve Equations Fritz Boom Jack Brown Mathematics Mathematics Football Student Congress George Dodd Biology FTA Darrell Goar Physics Milton Hagberg Orville Harkey Mathematics Mathematics Ruth Anne Hartman Richard Lewis Mathematics Paul Holm Delores Hulse Vivian Jones Edward Lemon Mathematics Cheerleading Chemistry Chemistry Mathematics Mathematics Football 18

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Constance Andeen Bruce Anderson Carol Conelly Shorthand German Latin German Club Latin Club Gladys Day Donald Diehl Marilyn Ekdahl Business Education Business Education Latin As the world becomes smaller, and the connections between nations grow stronger, the foreign language de- partment of MHS has grown to increase the opportunities of learning foreign languages. This has allowed students to concentrate on one language, giving them a better background for study and travel. Students at MHS this year witnessed the expansion of the language department. Previously, Latin was the only four year course. This year Spanish became the second four year language. The first third year French class began this year. Last year German was a new course at MHS. This year German II became part of the curriculum. The junior highs also began classes in German and French so that by 1968, all of Moline’s language courses will cover four years. First year language students learned the fundamental rules of speech and grammar. Second, third, and fourth year pupils continued their study of the language and used supplementary reading material to give them a better look at the country, its history and its people. French, Spanish, and German students spent one hour a week in the language laboratory listening to and then repeating the dialogues and practice drills. Study of a foreign language not only permits the stu- dents to speak in another tongue, but enables them to better understand the country’s culture and customs. Languages Combine Cultural, Linguistic Studies “Everything will be ready in a minute,” comments Mrs. Helen Piehl, turning the myriad of diais and switches as Sue Haywood, Carole Peterson, and Pat Pappas eagerly await the French music. Helen Gehring Distributive Education “ D.E.” Club Margaret Griffin Business Education 20