Peru High School - Narcissus Yearbook (Peru, IN)

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Mathematics, While Tamer, Means Think, Think, Think Maybe a person can't trisect an angle by using a Tests are one oi the occupational hazards oi every compass, but every geometry student, like Dave Ait- math student, and tor Alvin Etue, the slide rule be- ken, soon learns how important that instrument is in comes a valuable short cut to solving mathematical proving theorems. problems. less E. Dice. A.B.. M.A. Chemistry, Physics, Science Club Sponsor. Clarence M. Oury. I-LB.. M.A. Biology, Freshman Class Sponsor, Fresh- man Hi-Y Sponsor. Paul Prible. I-LB., M.A. Biology. Noel Davis, A.B., MA. Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Dean ot Boys, Senior Hi-Y Sponsor, C-21 Sponsor, Satety Patrol Sponsor, Testing Director, Arlys Emerson. I-LB., M.S. Latin, Mathematics, Iunior Red Cross Spon- sor. Elizabeth A. Ridenour. B.S.. M.S. Algebra, Geometry, Sophomore Class Sponsor, FTA Sponsor, Girls' League Sponsor, National Honor Society Sponsor. B. L. Rule, A.B.. M.S. Algebra, Assistant Principal, Audio-Visual Director, Ticket Manager, National Honor Society Sponsor, Donald Stone. A.B. Geometry, Mathematics, Commercial Law, Salesmanship, Student Council Sponsor, C-Zl Sponsor. .23.

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Science Courses Can Be Fun, Interesting, and Dangerous In these years of more and more pressure for mathematics and science courses, Peru High School students find themselves with a Wide range of classes in these departments. While biology and one year of math are required for graduation, students may take either physics or chemistry and a total of eight semesters of mathematics. The dissecting of Worms, grasshoppers, cray- fishes, and frogs is but one facet of the biology course. There are field trips during which the major trees of Indiana are observed. lt is in physics that the terms dichronic crystal, dom- inant Wavelength, gauss unit, photometry, and the first law of thermodynamics first mystify and then help the students understand the ba- sic physical laws of nature. Explosions, acid burnings, broken bectkers, and water-soaked papers are all a part of the day's work when chemistry students try their laboratory experi- ments. The chance of any danger is elimin- ated by the presence of Mr. Dice, Who realizes that the experiment is absolutely invaluable in the study of chemistry. From the basic equations of algebra to the sine, cosine, and tangent of trigonometry, PHS students have an opportunity to enlarge on their study of mathematics. So many juniors and seniors elected to take trigonometry this year that two classes were formed. Algebra and geometry are required for college entrance students, and those on other courses may take general math for the fundamentals. I The structure of plants and animals is the main idea of biology. Sara Richter and Louise Skinner are dis- covering the structure of frogs by dissecting them. Even bullets and guns, such as the ones used by Dallas Galbraith, help in the study of physics. If you play with fire, you don't have to get your fingers burned, Harold Bertram explains as he shows a chemistry experiment to Chuck Reed, Rise Chapin, Mary Nash, Marcia Hunt, Sharon Hudson, Steve Doug- las, and Chris Newhouse.

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History and Government Cover Events in Past and Present' Although world and United States history mainly concern the past, and government the present, these courses are closely related. Stu- dents who have taken these classes find that it is impossible to clearly state where history stops and government begins. History is the story of mankind from prehistoric days to the present, but government requires a knowledge of our country's past to understand present situations. For seniors this year's unforgettable term project was a complete detailed report of the state governments of all 50 states. Perhaps the most practical aspect of government was that Mr. Spandau spent several weeks trying to teach the rules for figuring up income taxes. Preparing for the future is the purpose of business education courses. Pupils begin their commercial studies with a general business course which acquaints them with many phas- es of commerce. From there, they go to book- keeping in the sophomore year. Iuniors may take beginning typing and shorthand, While for seniors there are courses in advanced typ- ing, shorthand, and bookkeeping. Commercial law and salesmanship are open to all students. Some business students are interested in taking up commerce as a lifetime vocation, while others often merely Want to learn one year of typing, shorthand, or bookkeeping for personal gain. One class of beginning typing for non-commercial students is offered in the second semester. History students Eileen Cypherd and Mary lane Miller are just two people who find that it is fun to learn history by reading Senior Scholastic, a history magazine especially prepared for high schools. Pete Longenecker points out his house on the miniature relief map of Peru to Kay Kepner and Byron Eckelbarger. This map, last year's government project, was constructed in exact proportion to Peru.