Morton High School - Top Hat Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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ADJUSTING THE HEMLINE of a skirt helps Eleanor Kurek practice a basic skill in clothing class. BREAKING THE BARRIER in an all boy class, Pat Novak uses mechanical drawing equipment to sketch a drawing of a three dimensional figure.

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for pupils to probe Solving problems in geometry, basic and advanced algebra, and trigonometry perplexed students in the ac¬ ademic course. Geometry students learned the use of the straight edge and compass which aided them when trying to construct the assigned triangles, arcs, and angles. Algebra students worked to solve equations and factors. Now a veteran course of four years, modern algebra in¬ troduced the initial study of number theories, set pro¬ perties, and graphing of equations. Juniors and seniors attempted more advanced courses in algebra and trig. Basic math courses were under the department of general business for the second year. Counting frames and flash cards were a new addition to the subject. Preparing for future secretarial jobs, students took typing, shorthand, and clerical practice. Beginning typ¬ ists learned to type rhythmically to music. Following the rhythm helps in developing stroking patterns. Short¬ hand students had the task of learning to write the English language with symbols. Working with the comp¬ tometer and the adding machine taught students about the maintainance and use of machines in business. RELATING INTERESTING INFORMATION about math is the main purpose of the math bulletin board. The final touch is added by Math I student Sharon Rosenberry. This board showed different types of math careers students can pursue. PUZZLED ALGEBRA STUDENTS Diane Benko and Terry Stanford ponder over an unusual algebraic equation. Extra equations present a challenge for algebra students who have mastered ordinary equations. WORKING WITH AN ISOSCELES TRIANGLE, Bobbi Rathbun shows her class¬ mates how to find the measurement of an angle by measuring the vertex. Geometry classes study different types of triangles and their properties.

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help to train tomorrow ' s homemakers SANDING DOWN A WOOD BLOCK for his shop project, Ed¬ die Sharpe uses one of the new industrial arts machines. Wood shop acquainted students with various household tasks. “Ouch! Confounded needle!” was one of the sounds heard coming from the boys’ food classes. Boys learned to sew on buttons and iron with the motto “good groom¬ ing is an essential part in one’s daily care.” Members of the boys’ food classes learned the basics of grooming and clothing care, in addition to regular cooking. Because of unfinished facilities, baking and cooking were post¬ poned until the completion of the kitchen units. In preparation for cooking, the girls’ food classes had the job of counting and sorting new equipment as they entered their new kitchen. Girls started the semes¬ ter with book research on the fundamentals of food to prepare them for lab work. This year’s new facilities for food classes consisted of two built-in ovens, broil¬ ers, deep fat-fryers and electrical skillets, knives, waf¬ fle irons and can-openers. In modernized kitchens, girls were better able to prepare their assignments. Girls worked on their skirts, blouses, jumpers, and other items as they learned to be good seamstresses. Home management this year was changed to Family Living I and II. Home nursing was included in the Fam¬ ily Living classes. The classwork was hampered to a de¬ gree because of unfinished electrical outlets for machines. Classes of mechanical drawing covered construction of scale drawings, and special tools were utilized to help the student in this field. Wood shop students en¬ joyed the elaborate power saws and other equipment. VIEWING A MODEL HOME, Linda Hilty uses her imagination to plan a model home of her own. Students taking Family Living are required to design a home they would like to own. ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE, Andrea Spears prepares to bake biscuits in a new, more convenient built-in oven.