Northwest Classen High School - Round Table Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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GERALDINE BUZBEE ALICE CHESHER PAUL CROWE MOLLIE MAE NELLIE ECTON Mathematics Mathematics DAVIDSON Mathematics National Honor Society Mathematics Coronets High School Red Cross Courtesy Club, National Honor Society Pep Council RODNEY ST. DIZIER Department Head Mathematics Radio Club MARGARET THOMPSON Mattieraatics Junior Class MARY WEDDING Mathematics Honor Math, Head Sponsor DONNA WHITLEY Mathematics Courtesy Club, YTK HELEN WILLINCHAM Mathematics Cygnets Sophomore I.inJ.i Leech and jutiior Gail Baber get appropriate pointers from Mr St. Dizier as thev identify geometric figures. Decorating Mrs. Davidson ' s Christmas tree proved to be a lesson in geometry to her students, who constructed modern geometric baubles for tree trimmings.

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Speakers Collect Trophies BETTY ALLRED Speech National Thespians TED NICHOLS Department Head Speech Senior Class Announcers Club National Thespians BARBARA NORMAN Speech Social Studies Developing voice quality, correct diction, poise, and confi- dence are purposes of the speech department. Stage presence and acting methods are improved by drama instruction. As defending Oklahoma State — National Forensic League Champions, NWC participated in ten speech tournaments this school year. At the Alva Tournament, speakers took six first places and sweepstakes. The stage crew, composed of stagecraft classes, contributed to all school plays as well as to all school productions by con- structing scenery and creating special lighting and sound ef- fects. Beginning speech classes present demonstrations, panto- mimes, and dramatic interpretations. The memory work re- quired for class and tournajnent participation is helpful in other aspects of school life. At the October 25 O.E.A. meeting, Mrs. Allred was elected public relations head of the Executive Council of the Okla- homa Speech Association. Now, that ' s a loaded question, ' muse debaters Jim Warren and Linda Cordell, as they prepare rebuttals during; practice. National debate question was, Resolved, That Social Security Benefits Should Be Extended to Include Complete Medical Care. Stagecraft members designed and built sets for all school plays as well as for assembly programs. John Whitbeck, Dale Stallings, and Jimmy Hagan spent many hours after school constructing scener) ' . 27

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GWENDOLYN ( I.OVIE HARRISON SANDRA HERNDON REX IRWIN RAE MILLE HANGER Mathematics Mathematics, Biolnt;y Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Cygnets Ciiurt Jesters Boys ' O Club Courtesv Club Senior Class New Mathematics Approach Challenges Mathematics teachers are constantly striving to keq? abreast of new procedures in the teachins; of mathematics. NWC teachers have recently completed detailed courses of study for each level, culminating a research program comprised of repre- sentatives of business and industry as well as of the teaching profession. Mathematics students have wide choice of jourses, ranging from algebra, the newly installed SMSG (School Mathematics Study Group) geometry, trigonometry, and ma- trix algebra, to an advanced study of probability and statistical inference. In advanced classes concerned with the higher forms of mathematics, the basic relation of math to other sciences and branches of knowledge is stressed and developed. These courses provide training in reasoning and m perception of spatial and numerical relationships. In general and basic mathematics classes, students learn fundamental processes and skills which are essential to all people in modern society. Several teachers hold offices in professional groups. Mrs. Davidson is president of the Oklahoma City Pilot Club, composed of professional women leaders, and is a member of the board of directors of the state mathematics division of OEA. She and Mrs. Chesher are members of the advisory com- mittee for new state adopted texts. The mathematics faculty boasts 100% membership in the Oklahoma City, State and National Councils of Teachers of Mathematics. ' This will teach you to keep your shirttail tucked in, Mrs. Ecton admcinishes her sixth hour student, John Siegcl. 29