New Athens High School - Vespa Yearbook (New Athens, IL)

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facilitates the study of science. Our study of science creates an awareness of the many wonders of nature existing today. In the freshman general science class the students acquire an overall picture of the different phases of science through the study of animal and plant life, the stars and weather conditions. This general background prepares them for the more detailed study of living things and chemical elements and compounds in biology and chemistry courses. Mr. Stanley Evans helps the students to gain this scientific knowledge. Such activities as field trips to the Jewel Box, Shaw’s Garden and Monsanto Chemical plant vary the daily classroom routine. The 1st period science doss has already learned that the best way to learn is by asking questions . . . ' Now this is a barometer,” Victor Mein tells the 7th period general science class as they become amateur weather forecasters . . . Now to get this cork in position,” thinks Frances as she attempts to manufacture chlorine in the chemistry lab . . . Man, are those amebae monstrousl exclaim the 6th period biology class as they learn to use the microscope . . . But Mr. Evans, asks Herbert Parker in biology, why is sun light necessary for photosynthesis?

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Don D. Schriner, B.Fd., M.S. Mathematics is the bridge to better understanding and the development of reasoning powers. Whether the engineer is constructing a bridge, or the housewife is doubling a recipe, mathematics is the basis from which they work. Mr. Don Schriner presents the in’s and out’s of calculations to all his mathematics students from the 8th graders to the seniors. Longest in teaching service at NACI IS, Mr. Schriner gives freely of his time and knowledge to all who seek it. Now, set the index of the C scale above the 3 on the D scale, explains Mr. Schriner to the members of the advanced math class, as they become proficient in the use of the slide rule . . . The inquisitive students in the third hour algebra doss present many preplexing square root problems for Mr. Schriner to explain . . . Mr. Schriner explains the Pythagorean Theorm to the puzzled members of the geometry class . . . Practical problems, such as computing interest, are tackled by the 8th grade mathematics students . . . Finding the value of X in an equation seems much easier to the fourth hour algebra class when they compare their work at the board. 10

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Little do we realize the importance of the farmers — the backbone of our nation. People all over the world depend on them for the production of grains, vegetables, meat, dairy products, and raw materials essential to American industrv. By studying and experimenting with new agricultural methods, the ag students learn to farm more efficiently and economically. Guided by Mr. Walter Price, the local ag teacher, the students make soil tests for the neighboring farmers of the community, enter livestock judging contests, participate in educational field trips, and conduct various home projects such as building farm equipment or raising animals which they show at the countv and state fairs. The tradition of all-boy ag classes was broken this year by Bonnie McBride, sophomore. I ler desire to enroll in ag classes was determined by her love for Walter S. Price, B.S. of Ed., B.S. of Ag. animals and her ambition to become a lady veterinarian. When tillage begins, other arts follow. Through the fire prevention demonstration, the ag and chemistry classes learn that on ounce of prevention is worth a pound of dollars in cure . . . Listening attentively to Mr. Price s explanation for calculating interest nay mean the difference between an A or an “F . . . Studying the construction of farm machinery enables one to use it most effectively and to best advantage. 12