Muhlenberg High School - Muhltohi Yearbook (Laureldale, PA)

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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

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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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Shops' attract fr. High boyf. Industrial Arfs Stress Pracficolify Working with the hands, proper use and care of materials and tools are the principles taught to all students in woodshop and mechanical drawing . . . consumer education Cwhat to look for when buyingj is stressed in both classes . . . seventh graders were introduced to woodshop by making orna- mental wheelbarrows . . . small jeweled cedar chests and.knick-knack shelves were the projects of the eighth grade boys . . . senior high students worked on more complicated projects such as coffee tables, gun cases, and modern desks . . . freshmen and sophomores were taught the fundamentals of drafting in mechanical drawing . . . juniors learned drawing preparatory for engineering or drafting fields . . . designing their own homes was the task of seniors . . . students in this department were also taught designing, tracing, and blue- printing. QUENTIN R. KEATH JAMES B' SHANER, JR Mzchanical Drawing W00d SIZOP B.S. in ECL, Millersville State Teachers Williamson Trade SCh00l College