Muncie Central High School - Magician Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

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Learning Ropes N Right here—yes, in Indiana—one has discovered prehistoric mastodon bones. Such relics provide a focal point for I)r. James R. Cope, at right, director of Joseph Moore Museum at Earlham College, as he presents some enlightenment on this subject. Below one catches a peek at the all-important faculty meetings. The staff uas instructed in clerical tasks, as well as for the North Central Association's evaluation. Learning is more than sitting in a classroom, writing notes of any mechanics. It involves the human mind and its development. A single learning experience can change a person's whole way of life. Pupils become real students, students become mature human l»eings because of what they learn. The much-discussed process has been improved almost beyond recognition by 20th century science. Shown at the right is Mr. John L. Huffman, botany-teacher. as he describes to students Roger Hoots and Robert Graves what should be seen under their microscope. 12

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It's easier than crawling under a car for auto mechanics students of Mr. R. E. Noble, whose ball-joint front-end suspension model makes things clear to Trade Schoolers. Trying to keep equipment in “ship-shape Mike Ritter repairs one of the Audio-Visual Department's projectors which are used throughout the week by various other departments. Learning’s a Job Knowledge and information came at us from all angles—we learned through our ears and eyes. Teachers put forth a special effort to get additional materials for their classes, prepare exhibits, and make bulletin hoards. Even during a casual stroll down the hall. Centralites were exposed to displays of information and exhibits of class work. Foreign language classes used many displays to show articles from other countries. Landmarks of Paris became common to French students through postcards, films, recordings, and other visual aids. Social studies classes made particular use of bulletin boards to keep students posted on current affairs. News magazines and newspapers were sources for these reports. In some cases, the classes had visitors to tell about a particular area, from city councilmen to an Iraqi. However, the basic source for material was the library, as always. Dewey’s decimals became well-known to knowledge-seekers from all three classes. Hot spots and other news-making places in the world are pointed out on the bulletin board in Mr. Douglas' history class by Centralites Patty Parkinson and Tim Lamb.