New Haven High School - Mirage Yearbook (New Haven, IN)

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The spirits guard over Kathy ' s solution of this problen Math Contemporaries The teaching of mathematics will always form on im- portant part of our educational program. A person with some skill in moth is better equipped for almost any calling. Modern science is constantly relying on the aid of the mathematician. Algebra is the first special course in math; most stu- dents take their first year in junior high school as fresh- men. This primary year introduces the student to the fundamentals of algebra, which will be helpful in all later math courses. A second year of algebra and a fifth semester are available to the students, but these ore usually taken after plane geometry. These courses ore simply more detailed courses in algebra, and the fifth semester is composed almost entirely of fundamental theory. Plane geometry is a fascinating study of planes, angles, and figures. The fundamental truths, or assumptions, ore substantiated by theorems and corollaries, which must be proven by the student. Solid geometry is not yet offered as a separate course to New Haven students, but some of the more advanced students are introduced to It during the fourth quarter of plane geometry. Trigonometry, the study of solids, is offered as a one- semester course following college algebra. It is the high- est mathematics course offered at New Haven and one which math students find most interesting. Struggle Through Addition and Geometry First period geometry: when they ' re that eager, you l now it ' s posed. Multiplication is vexation. Division is as bad; The rule of three doth puzzle me, And practice drives me mad.

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After all the votes have been cast, govern menf students tackle the task of counting precious votes. Because history repeats itself, a study of the past is necessary to all. N.H.H.S. offers three history courses: world history. United States history, and United States government. Anyone desiring a major in social studies may take world history. It is a study of the world from prehistoric times to present day events. World history shows the student the relationship of one country to another in war and in peace. United States history is a required course for all juniors. It teaches of the founding of America as a colony and its growth and development until the American Revolu- tion. Then follows a study of the economic, social, cultural, and political developments up until the present day. Some classes also study current events, holding debates and informal discussions on past and present situations, and give book reviews. These are basically in the team- teaching classes— another first this year— where there ore several teachers to instruct. United States government is the second required social studies course, and it is taken in the senior year. It is the study of the beginning of our government, its founda- tion, and make-up. The Constitutions of the United States and of the state of Indiana are examined for a better understanding of our governmental system. As future voters, we must be well-informed in the mechanisms of government. Psycology and sociology, in addition to history, are considered in the field of social studies. Psychology is the study of man ' s actions with the individual person, whereas sociology deals with an entire society. The customs, speech, and mannerisms of a country ' s people, or a sec- tion of the country, are studied for their beginnings and background. Social Studies Classes Discuss Past and Present Above: AUH20 Supporters engage in a little active poli- ticing. Below: LBJ for USA! So soy the Democratic followers at NHHS. U.S. History students get first-hand voting experience by exam- ining o voting machine. WM. H. VONDERAU, INSURANCE AGENCY 409 Broadway, Von Aker BIdg. NHV-749-4716 New Haven, Indiana 46774

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Lab Periods Can Be Fun! Zoology students learn much about the inner workings of animals through first hand observations. Biology students explore the world of minute organisms during a laboratory session.