New Trier Township High School - Echoes Yearbook (Winnetka, IL)

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Among talks given was a discussion of Non-Euclidean Ge- MATHEMATICS Sophomore mathematician Matt Labadie proves his point. CCarsonD The Freshman lX'Iath Club was a small, 'qualityl group whose main purpose was to supplement the school's regular mathematic curriculum. said llr. Lindley, faculty sponsor. Under his guidance, coordinator Alan Krensky conducted the meetings held every two weeks. At these meetings, members worked out interesting prob- lems using the imagination, such as how to create a snow- flake curve. Using MdfhEllldfiC5 and Imagiization by Kasner and Newman as a main source book, the club members also studied advanced theoretical topics in mathematics: what is meant by a point? a graph? and a line? 45 Sa lly Rimkus ponders, Marty Altschul exultantly realizes, as Brian O'Connor has calmly solved another mathematical problem. CBaum- gil VIUIIJ Bernoullians, the junior-senior math club, was formed to discuss mathematical matters and problems. Under the guidance and instruction of the sponsors, Dr, Moore and lylr. Pereira, and Co-chairman, Brian O'Connor and lVIar- vin Altschul, the club considered topics which interested members, and which were not to be found in the regular course of mathematics in the curriculum. The meetings presented speeches and lectures by various faculty and club members. The club's main project and goal for the year was preparation for the National NIAA contests held in the spring. 'lSophomore lkiath Club is not an extension of the class- roomg instead it attempts to open up new helds of interest for those students eager to learn beyond classroom know- ledge in a more relaxed settingf' stressed lVlrs. L. Miller, one of the clubls sponsor.s. The club, meeting once a month, had a membership of eight students. Sponsors lylrs. lVIiller and M1's. Berry provided helpful suggestions and guidance when asked for by the members, but otherwise acted only as observers. The club was run by President Ralph Kin- naird and Penny Bienenfeld, as Program Director, who or- ganized and presented the programs for each meeting. ometryf' presented by Vice-President lylatt Labadie. Freshmen have the opportunities to join clubs which correspond to their varied interests. Two freshmen explore the realm of mathematics. Uennrichj ww-My-7:1 -0 -,f, J.. f f .sm-vawwumafpaesefawwm.,

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Mrs. Ioan Smutny, head of Cherubs at Northwestern, describes various aspects of the summer institute to members of the Future Teachers of America. Uennrichj An ever-growing, ever-widening held, that of teaching, was explored by this year's members of the Future Teachers of America, under the guidance of lylrs. Sue Lenard, and with the leadership of President Linda Sherman, and Vice-President Dale Rittenburg. ln attempting to make known the many aspects of a teaching career, including ele- mentary, secondary, and special education, the club heard several speakers, and during the fall gave a Thanksgiving party for the Evanston Child Care Center, meeting plans, including films and a teacher-panel for discussion and mock teaching, completed the year's schedule of activities. Thus, FTA provided both an abstracted classroom study of teaching, and an opportunity to gain actual teaching ex- perience through personal contact. Aesculapian officers Philis Visk, Brooke Smith, and Nancy Kirch- heimer take dues as a prelude to a fall meeting where club mem- bers viewed a film concerned with work in mental hospitals. CCIIFSOIID t , I ft A , . '53 ., 's , ig Q5 1 1 ui , ts! Free HOBBIES The Free Reeds, a newly chartered club, climaxed its first year with a picnic and a trip to an accordian factory in Chicago. With leadership from oH5cers Jim Foster, President, Pam Corser, Vice-President, and sponsor lllr. Rockey, the club was named the Free Reeds for two rea- sons: hrst, because the instruments played produce their sounds via the free-reed vibrator,U a tuned strip of steel which vibrates freely in an air passage, and secondly, be- cause members played what they liked on the instruments they liked. Meetiiigs featured informal playing, and ap- pearances by guest musicians, including those by a well- known musicologist, lVIrs. Eugene Kidd, and by Mr. lckes, an outstanding professional accordianist. Reeders Pam Corser and Jim Foster serenade fellow member. CMOrrisonJ Informative guest speakers, movies, and held trips con- cerned with aspects of medical careers highlighted Aesculap- ian Clubls monthly meetings. ln early fall, nursing, psy- chology, and psychiatry were explored by guest lecturer, dis- cussion leader and psychiatrist, Dr. Robert Nunn. ln N0- vember, the group viewed the emergency room at Evan- ston hospital, and a second trip was made to Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital. In December the club made their an- nual Christmas trip to Cook County Hospital where they gave presents to the children. ln addition, faculty spon- sor lVlr. L. A. Hoyt, medical sponsor Dr. ,lack Robbins, and the group's five officers: President Richard Cook, Vice- President Nancy Kirchheimer, Secretary Peg Colegrove, Treasurer Brooke Smith, and Publicity Chairman PhylliS Visk planned the extensive subject matter which occupied the clubls meetings throughout the year. 46