Provine High School - Aries Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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M Mrs. Slaughter and Dewayne Carson find that geometry is made more interesting by the use of mathematical toys. Students Probe Realms of atb and Science This year mathematics became a challenge to curious, inquisitive students. Provine math courses and teachers encouraged its 600 pupils to find reasons for age-old theorems and postulates. No longer did mathematics present itself as a staid, cold subject. New abstract approaches enlivened the course and intrigued students possessing imagina- tion. Extensive use of teaching aids prompted stu- dents to visualize the problems for better under- standing. Investigation, conducted by students themselves, made science a dynamic study. The new approaches applied to experimental courses provided the thrill of discovery to eager science enthusiasts. Emphasis was given to the extensive analyzation of human reproduction and hereditary characteristics. The trend to apply the study of psychology to the pro- motion of well-being and happiness of man was introduced to Provine in the new health course taught by Mr. Bill King. Students were led to see that an insight into human emotional behavior is essential to modern man in his complex world. The consequences of smoking impress Jim Flanagan as they are pointed out to him by Provine's new health teacher, Coach Bill King

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Histories Recreate Past Life, Conflicts, Politics ,, ix ,ggi Informal discussion makes learning more fun in Mr. Sneed'S government class. 52 Provineis twenty-nine social studies classes united ancient culture with present-day heritage for its 830 pupils. The historians explored accounts of wars and political conflicts among nations via the study of past events. The social studies program included classes in world history, American history, and American gov- ernment-all required subjects for graduation- along with economics, general business law, geogra- phy, and world politics-courses which offered a better understanding of our culture. Students were encouraged to read Time, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, and Senior Scholastic weekly in class to promote an interest in current world events. Class discussions and outside research projects supple- mented and clarified the students, knowledge of topics only briefly touched on in class lectures. Students and faculty alike joined in welcoming Mrs. Betty Bomer back to Provine after a two-year tenure in Dallas, Texas, where she served as a substitute teacher. l i5 H, .iii -f g. -,,- f : A v.Z5'f-P5 'fAnd don't ask me if Leif Ericson beat him here, Mrs. Bomer warns her sophomore world history class.