Pendleton Heights High School - Papyrus Yearbook (Pendleton, IN)

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Math and Science Students Prepare students watch as Ellen Haner draws a 90° angle. Let X equal the number of apples, says Mrs. Eley as she gives her algebra class a problem to solve. Katie Honnold explains the lines of a slide rule. Roger MoUenkopf, Miss Borden, and classmates listen carefully to catch any mistakes that she might make. Mathematics is an exacting science which forms a foundation for many of the other sci- ences, such as physics and engineering. Besides a means for solving problems in science, mathe- matics is a foundation for the development of logical thinking and organization in work. Mathematics is a language spoken and un- derstood by all people of every nation in the world. Every American uses it in his everyday life. For students not wishing to explore the higher mathematics offered, the P.H.S. curricu- lum includes general mathematics as a course offered to any student wishing to expand his knowledge of arithmetic. Freshmen study algebra as the first course in higher mathematics. The students begin to use equations to successfully find unknown quantities. The algebra course con- tinues in the first semester of the junior year. This makes a total of three semesters of algebra. Sophomores study plane geometry, while juniors study solid geometry during their second semester. Trigonometry and senior mathematics complete the mathematics curriculum offered at P.H.S. 26

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Expression Found Through Art, Speech Second year speech students listen carefully so as not to miss one word of Ann Cunningham ' s speech on the teen-age accident rate. They find some of her facts very startling. The speech department was expanded this year to include a second year speech course. Students under the instruction of Mrs. Ren- barger, a new teacher at Pendleton, learned the art of effective communication through public speaking, story telling, pantomimes, dramatiza- tion of plays, and study of parliamentary pro- cedure. Students of the course were also active in their class plays. Mr. Rankin joined the faculty of Pendleton High School this year, and under his direction the art department grew. A wide variety of art courses were offered which ranged from junior high to the senior classes. Like the speech stu- dents, the art students learned to communicate through their talents. Speed reading is one of the courses offered during the summer school period. Students de- velop better reading habits and increase their reading rate. Modern devices which aid in in- creasing the student ' s reading speed are avail- able to participants in the class. Students in summer school attempt to raise their rate of read- ing and comprehension in the speed reading class. That ' s very good, Mr. Rankin tells Carol . ble, but make sure vour colors don ' t run.

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For Life in the Space- Age Kirby Carey finds Chemistry Class very interesting as Mr. Wolf demonstrates the water-displacement method. Fascinated, Mary Ann Cox and Billit Binga- man look on attentively. Barbara Hite, Bill Aynes, and Tamara Anderson demonstrate the division of human cells to Richard Nevins and Doug Nowlin during a class discussion. A good background in science is needed in order to understand the nature and meaning of the breakthroughs in medicine, genetics, atomic power, and numerous other scientific discoveries made almost daily. This background is offered to each student in Pendleton High School. In the freshman year students learn health and safety during the first semester. They learn how the human body functions, how to care for it to keep the vital organs functioning properly, and how to combat illness and accidents. In the seccmd semester first aid course the students learn how to care for people who are injured or ill. In the sophomore year students receive a required course in biology. They study all forms of plant and animal life. Comprehension of the structure and appearance of specimens is made easier and more meaningful by the use of labora- tory equipment. In the junior year students wishing to fur- ther their study of the sciences take chemistry. They study the elements and changes the ele- ments undergo during laboratory experiments. Seniors have the opportunity to study matter and energy in the laboratory while studying physics. Mr. Berry captures the attention of the physics students as he tries to make lightning in class