Rushville High School - Holcad Yearbook (Rushville, IN)

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Math and Science Keep Pace With the Rocket Age -J IZDXVIN CRAIG, B.S., mathematics and Science: MER- RILL CARRIGAN, B,A., biology: MADELINE KNIGHT. B,A M.A.. mathematics, publications: CHARLES ROBBINS, B.S M.S.. mathematics, physical education. football, track. sen- ior sponsor. Whether it is building a rocket to the moon or exploring marine life in the tropical is- lands, science and math-minded graduates of Rushyille High School have a head start in the world. Biology is required ot' all freshmen, who take their fall insect-hunting seriously. Phys- ics introduces a practical note with its em- phasis on light. sound, and electricity, and their relation to this modern age. Odors that emanate from the lab are a part of the thrill of becoming a chemist. Physical science is the fourth offering. Great scientific advancements demand thorough grounding in mathematics. llegin- ning students take algehra or general math and plane geometry. Majors in the field more on to a year of advanced algebra. solid geome- try, and trigonometry. PAPER MODELS OF SOLID figures help Clarify difficult INQUIRING INTO WHAT makes man tick , Linda points for Tom Marshall and Judy Fralcy in their arduous Parker and Jinx Elxucrsoxi. freshmen biology students. give conquest of solid geometry. George. the sCho0l's torso, a vigorous inspection, , 1111! V

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STUDENTS SEEK TO IMPROVE their reading ability in the new reading center. In the background students work at thc shadowscopcs, while those at the dcsks take a test in their Wltty books. English Department Accents Fundamentals The lflnglish department of Rushville High School has gained wide approval from col- leges and universities for its well trained stu- dents in the basic functions of composition, grammar, and literature. With the addition of developmental reading and advanced speech courses the ovation should quadruple. Mrs. Orval Wisler, a specialist in advanced reading, supervises the reading center. HHS is one ot' the few schools in the state to have such a department. Under the direction ol' James Gibson, de- lmate and other speech activities have had a rebirth in RHS. Speech has become a major interest to many students, and is a credit to the school. W1 AAL FLORENCE MAIJIPEN. BA.. M.A. -- English, sophomore sponsor: VELMA WISLFIR, HS., M.A. -- developmental reading: NIARJORII-I MILLER. B.A. Y English, frcsliinan sponsor: JAMES GIBSON, BA. -- Enmlish, speech. Page Six

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'ir Histor Pupils Explore Past, Present, Future Around the World through reference books could well be the theme of the social studies department. Opportunity quizzes, American Observers, and 500 word themes keep students aware of current events in this rocket age. Seniors observed the state legislature in action on March 3, and saw government on a national level on their trip to Washington. POINTING TO NORTH AMERICA on the globe, David Scott explains to fellow U. S. history students the early colonization of America. JUSTIN!-I MITCHELL, B.A.. Latin, social studies, Y-teen sponsor, Language club sponsor: NANCY RUBY, B.A., girl's counselor, English, Spanish, Language club sponsorg GRAY- SON MAHIN, B.A., M.S., social studies. junior sponsor, base- A TOUR THROUGH THE underworld provided initiation thrills for Language club members. Peeled grapes doubling as the eyes of Argus are passed to trembling initiates by John Walker, A A iq, A , ,, X ball: JAMES GRIDLEY, B.A., M.A.. assistant principal, boys' counselor. athletic director. golf, tennis. social studies: MAUDE JONES. B.A., M.A., English. social studies. Foreign Language Stud Promotes World Unit That the Rushville community is language- minded is evident from the fact that approx- imately 50' 1 of the freshmen and sopho- mores are enrolled in Latin or Spanish. Flass projects, note books, and the Language club have furthered their interest. On an experi- mental basis Spanish is being taught 24 se- lected third and fourth grade students. Pop- ularity of Latin is prompting: school officials to offer a third year in the subject beginning next fall. Page Eight