Peru High School - Narcissus Yearbook (Peru, IN)

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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.

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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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While Commercial Subjects Prepare Students for the Future Robert Biddle. B.S. History, Head Basketball Coach, Cross Country Coach, Intramural Director, Club Sponsor. Carolyn Ann Miller, A.B. English, World History, NFL Sponsor. Ralph Poll. B.S.. M.S. Government, History. Albert Spandau, B.S., A.M. Government, Freshman Basketball Coach, Senior Class Sponsor, Student Council Sponsor, Athletic Director. Carl Adams, B.S. General Business, Bookkeeping, Head Foot- ball Coach, Track Coach, P Club Sponsor, Noon Hour Canteen. Marion Hamilton. B.S.. M.S. Typing, Bookkeeping, Commercial Mathe- matics, Senior Y-Teens Sponsor. Alice Moon, B.S. Typing, lunior Y-Teens Sponsor Every little twist. curl, and line has a special mean- ing in shorthand, and loyce Ross and Connie Mcflllise ter must be able to both write and read those symbols quickly and accurately, Typing gets costly, especially when you have to throw away tons of paper in order to get one perlect copy, as Linda and Sondra Crawford seem to be doing, N