Muhlenberg High School - Muhltohi Yearbook (Laureldale, PA)

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JASON W. WHITE i Mathematizy B.S. in Ed., Bucknell University M.S., University of Michigan Mathematicianf meafurf flag pole. Logarifhms Mysfify Mofhemoficicms Calculating department provided numerical reasoning exercises for all grades . . . courses strove to prove that mathematics develops mental capacity to draw sound conclusions, an ability useful in any situation . . . greenies cultivated proficiency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division . . . attempted to conquer Worksheets . . . eighth graders filled their heads with formulas and interest rates . . . they also learned how to handle future bank accounts by Writing checks and deposit slips . . . freshmen had choice of General Math, Junior Business, or Algebra I . . . business students absorbed details of life insurance and social security. JAMES R. BROKENSHIRE DAVID F. OWEN Mathemalicx Malhematicf B.S., Franklin and Marshall College B.S. in Ed., East Stroudsburg State Teachers College U21

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ESTHER M. WILLITVS ' Hiftory B.S., in Ed., West Chester State Teachers College I Q Ma in thofe ar awa lacwf, M-A-, Duke UHIVCFSKY IDP g 3' P The sophomores were entangled in the meshes of the Renaissance as they struggled with the great masters, such as Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci . . . they were captivated in fancy by Napoleon as he galloped over Europe and met his defeat at Waterloo . . . eleventh graders attended the Constitutional Convention, listened to the debates, watched the colorful figures of Franklin and Gouverneur Morris as our Constitution gradually took shape . . . they followed the infant nation as it stumbled and groped along the way which led to world power . . . seniors delved more deeply into the functions and makings of our government and its various departments . . . special reports introduced economic, social, and political problems which face our people today . . . glimpses beyond our country, via a study of the United Nations, showed to us that we have much to give to a tired, hungry world. MILDRED H. PRUTZMAN DONALD L- FETTERMAN Hirtory, Civir: CWW5, Hlffofy A.B., Hood College B.S., Ursinus College l i111

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ROBERT D. SHIPE, I Mathematier Director of Azfhleiies B.S., Albright College R, oL1v1A C, M. RUFF'NER Mathematzrr, fr. Burmerr Ph.B., Brown University M.S. in Ed., University of Pennsylvania Ninth and tenth grade algebra classes put their x's and y's to practical use by measuring height of school flag pole . . . commercial arithmetic was elective for sophomores . . . geometricians investigated the angles of pro- positions and originals . . . tested their geometric vocabulary by solving crossword puzzles . . . trig scholars Were introduced to shortcuts??? in obtaining solutions by use of logarrthms . . . bravely coped with fundamental identities . processes. . . every course contributed to the growth of logical thinking Eighth grader: ,ftudy Pythagorean Theorem. ' l13l