South Side High School - Totem Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Math Students Use Reason In Concise, Rational Thought, Algebraic equations do not appear to puzzle this class. Miss Monica Mahoney, student teacher, explains the solution of a quadratic equa- tion to the Algebra 3 class as Ed Flottemesch assists. Mr. David Cramer, apparently pleased with the work, watches from a seat in the rear row. Trigonometry student Senior Sue Berckmueller explains a problem from the daily assignment as Dan Fortney listens intently. With a solid globe in hand, Ed Stoller outlines a portion of a solid while Cathy Deal and Dana Trier assist in the presentation. 28

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Performing one of her daily duties in home economics class, Junior Dee Reinbold begins preparation for a garment by threading the machine. Basic to the skill of sewing is hemming skirts properly. Janis Prlueger performs rhis task for Janice Isch while the class works individually. Homemakers Prepare For Future Life Of Sewing, Cooking Six varied fields of developing and applying domestic skills and habits were offered this year by the Home Economics Department to young women, soon to fill the position of home- makers. A preliminary study in the field of clothing acquainted the student with not only sewing techniques but also the use of the sewing machine. An extensive study of both natural and man- made fabrics, the formation of these materials into a garment, and the inspection of their wear and care comprised the more advanced program in the clothing course. Having learned to determine the nutritional value in foods, a student then applied her knowledge and skills by preparing well-balanced meals. She demonstrated table etiquette in her serving and knowledge of safety procedures in the kitchen- Home management included the study of interior decoration, architecture, and period furniture; yet emphasized the impor- tance of home financing and wise investment. Following the course prescribed by the American Red Cross, the home nursing program acquainted the student with methods of sanitation and disease prevention. She learned to understand children and their habits not only by studying a child's mental, social, and physical development, but also by observation of an actual child brought to class. A final case study of an individual child concluded her analyzation research. Thus, from this wide-ranged program, our young women were supplied with the basic knowledge of domestic homemaking, essential in achieving no place like home. Ingredients for something ta- ardson during her home economi 27

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Prove Theorems, Plot Graphs, Solve Quadratic Equations Mathematical importance is found not only in practical ap- plication but also in the experience it gives the student in clear, logical thought. With this in mind, the Mathematics Department strove to teach not just manipulations of numbers but methods of concise, rational thought. In plane and solid geometry, the student found himself cramming theorems, corollaries, and assumptions into his mind in order to apply these proven reasons in the explanations of mathematical relationships between lines, angles, and solids. Extending the basic operations and expressions of simple arithmetic, algebra, with the combination of gargantuam poly- nomials, crooked graphs, and quadratic equations of two un- knowns, conveyed to the student a greater insight into his study of math. Trigonometry unveiled the mysteries of functions, co-func- tions, and logarithms; while the student found it essential that his log tables be omnipresent in determining measurement of the sides, angles, and means of triangles. In addition to these regular courses of study, the more math- ematically inclined students were given the opportunity of delv- ing more deeply into all the phases of mathematics through the department's program of special classes. Special math students have such fun dissembling cones, but their theory of equation problems thrill them the most. Geometry students Greg Cook, Peggy Mack, Barb Fisher, Bill Kias, and Peggy Kelly diligently diagram the proofs for their problems of congruency. Through the accumulati »°d kn»wn hypotheses and theorems, the fina be proven can be venf.cd. 29