Silver Creek High School - Silver Leaves Yearbook (Sellersburg, IN)

Page 16 text:

.q , .7 . v- Math, language in numbers algebraic eqliations, and using supplemental equip- ment to understand certain mathematical aspects enlighten the curious-minded mathematicians at S.C. The five-year course of math offered at Silver Creek is excellent preparation for college-bound students. For those not so mathematically inclined, general math is a basic foundation that prepares one . l Constructing polygons of all shapes, applying ' for the business field. 2 Mr. Prather's lane geometry students display their con- ? . p . - structlons that were made as a class prOJect. h ttI have nightmares of these geometric figuresf says L. Kenn l to R. Nierman, B. Chelf, and S. Byers. ttDo you mean that that triangle has ninety-degree angles? B. Fulkerson and B. Chelf ask Mr. Murphy in trig.

Page 15 text:

Dedication - to a man who himself was dedicated The annual staff proudly dedicates the 1963 Silver Leaves to Mr. Charles McBride for his diligent teaching and leadership at Silver Creek High School. During his forty years as an educator, Mr. Mc- Bride taught in a number of Hoosier schools. From 1938 to 1949 he served as principal and teacher in Silver Creek High School. He was an inspiration to the FTA, an organization sponsored by Mrs. McBride. Since his retirement in 1958, Mr. McBride has remained active and interested in both school and community affairs. His spirit will certainly re- main 3 part of this area and its schools.

Page 17 text:

Iiwt-rimvnting with the heat of vaporization in physics are H. Nimnmn. L. Benn, and J. LaMaster. People are becoming more and more fascinated by the world of science. With new textbooks and modern equipment, the students at S.C. can learn the techniques used by outstanding scientists in the discovery of ttmiracleh drugs and the development of complex machinery. Offered at Silver Creek are four years Of science. Two years of biology makes one more appreciative of the marvels of everyday living. Chemistry opens up a world of color and mystery. The scientific principles used in daily life and in Space-Age tech- niques are learned in physics. Whether one desires to become a scientist or to work in an unrelated field, science enables one to better understand the world around him and to have more enjoyment out of living. Lab work increases in science Whilu 1t. M'rilw: Shifflet examines cells on a slide, S. Regan de- tlu- phases of mitosis that all cells undergo. During a typical lab day in Chemistry, students are seen doing experiments and referring to charts, textbooks, and workbooks.