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

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The representative from the highway department tests Diane Armstutz's and Richard Kosarek's vision before issuing their instruction permits . . . Don Schriner, B.Ed.; M.S. . . . “Please fill out these permit applications with ink, instructs the driver's license tester . . . Following study hall regulations, Bruce Kosarek signs out to get a book from his locker as Mr. Schriner checks the roll . . . Mr. Schriner explains how to find the unknown in an equation to his first hour algebra class . . . Richard Kosarek and Harry Beadle put their geometry construction problems on the board so Mike Gordon, Allen Spalt, and Billy Stolte can compare their work. in our struggle for world leadership. Although the importance of mathematics has, perhaps, not been readily apparent in the past, today’s foreign advances in science have brought to the attention of everyone the importance of more intensive study in the field of mathematics. Mr. Schriner’s algebra students studied the relationship of numbers by means of letters and other symbols. This course also included the solution of equations and continued fractions. Not only did plain geometry students study the measurements of solids, surfaces, lines and angles but they also realized, as the course progressed, the value of being able to clearly think out problems step by step. To prepare the outstanding mathematics students for entry in the National Mathematics Contest in March, Mr. Schriner started an evening class. 1 he main object of the course was not only to review but to increase the students’ knowledge in mathematics. Along with these duties Mr. Schriner also assisted with the driver’s education program which prepared future drivers to operate motor vehicles safely.

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Mr. Allen Free, one of the two science teachers at NACI IS, gives to students the basic understanding of the natural sciences which are so important in this modem day and age. Mathematics, the foundation of all science, is one of the subjects taught by Mr. Free. Starting with algebra and branching out into plane geometry, solid geometry and trigonometry, the student acquires the knowledge necessary for the iurther study of astronomy, physics and chemistry. By studying biology (the study of the structure and function of living plants and animals) the student learns how all living things arc kept alive. This knowledge lays the foundation for the study of medicines and zoology. The fourth subject taught by Mr. Free is physics, which includes the study of such things as sound, light, heat, electricity and mechanics, all based on energy. By adding to this basic scientific understanding acquired in high school the students are able to further their search for knowledge, to contribute more to the worldwide struggle for peace. Science and mathematics play important rolls Algebra isn’t too bad, says Patti Hesse to Jimmy Feurer and Chucky Obcrholtzer as Mr. Free gives Donnie Bald, Jalane Moran, and Sam Casleton advice on how to solve the problems. . . . . Allen A. Free, B.S. of Ed. . . . Has it risen or fallen? asks Charles Knewitz as he and Chucky Oberholtzer check the barometer while Patti Hesse and Irma Parker record the reading. . . . Gee, the baby sparrow hawk is small compared to the eagle, exclaims Carolann Schwartz while Emily Walker, Dennis Holle, Mr. Free, Allen Spalt, and Billy Stolte make comparisons . . . Is it right? David Kammler asks as Mr. Free explains a trig problem to the members of the advanced moth class . . . What a shock! shouts David Kammler to Kenny Kraus, Jim Ragland, Mr. Free, Sandra Kraus, Marianne Kirchhoefer, and Bruce Kosarek. 10

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Before starting a new project, Mr. Pieron instructs the industrial arts students to draw up specific plans to guide them . . . Tim Chilton and Allan Birkner demonstrate the technique used in bending metal . . . Terry Worms, Roy Legendre, Kenny Kraus and Joseph Pieron, B.S. M.S. Eugene Napier work at their own speed to complete the articles they are making in woodworking class . . . Mr. Pieron teaches the freshmen how to read an official air force map. Do it well and do it once. The industrial arts department offers a wide variety of equipment for teaching the boys of NACHS crafts and skills in woodworking, metal working, mechanical drawing, and electrical essentials. These classes are under the supervision of Mr. Joseph Pieron. One of the f avorite phases of the program is woodworking in which the students can make not only items for themselves hut also beautiful gifts for others. By acquiring skill in other crafts the student is prepared for a non-professional occupation upon his graduation from high school. Mr. Pieron also teaches boys’ physical education and coaches junior high varsity sports. 12