Penn High School - Bittersweet Yearbook (Mishawaka, IN)

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Histogf: The Complete Star . Mr. Schmucker points out a place Mr. Phillips helps one of the government groups understand more about the strategy of interest to his World histor Sm- behind US. foreign policy. This is one of the major areas studied by the government- dems wr Schmucker the Elmir- economics classes. man of the social studies depart- ment, has traveled extensively and is well versed on his subject. Edna McConnell and Dennis Ewing pay close attention as Mr. Bob Ward locates an im- portant country in today's news on the globe. HThe Enlightened Onel' is a title applied Group discussion is only a small part ofthe activities ofa world history class. especially to the great religious leader of India. Buddha possessed perfect enlighten- ment and wisdom. l Students in United States history class participate in their small group activity. Each day ten to Fifteen minutes is spent in small discussion. 57

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Math Students Find Mental Gyfnnczsttcs Exnz'!nmtz'ng.f Beverly Wyatt pauses as she waits for Mr. Gunn, a Penn alumnus, to give her the next Figure in her math problem. Mr. Lowell Shepler, chair- man of the math depart- ment, explains an important math fundamental to two of his interested students. Un- derstanding principles is nec- essary for success in math class, Assistant principal Michael Green and Mr. Diener, of the math de- partment, discuss some facts concerning Virgil Wesco's prize-winning science proiect. Virgil's project was appropriately named uBand and Bacterial'

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One of the highlights of the Y-Teens' social season was the annual Christmas Ball. Pam Blue was selected to be the reigning queen of this yearls 'iWinter Wonderland of enchantment. Com- prising her court were: Helen Kubitschek, Linda May,Janet Koehnke, and Nancy Gunter. The ecstasy of the moment shows as senior Pam Blue gracefully accepts the tokens significant to her reign, Penn principal Mr. .jones has the happy privilege ol' token bearer. ln the routine of school, this is one of those moments to remember. 58