St John Township High School - Echo Yearbook (Dyer, IN)

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mn at w«Rk Ever since the time of Euclid, students in high school and college have been studying the intracaciesof geometry. Not only is there a practical application in this day of Do-it-yourself projects, but there is invaluable training in clear and logical thinking. In the picture at the left. Kristin Barnes is explaining the proof of a theorem while Nancy Arndt and the class look on. Biology is a required freshman course, and an extremely valuable one. Under Mr. Vereb’s instruction, the students become aware of living things, understand the basic principles of life, improve their general health, and become acquainted with biological occupations. The classroom is a veritable treasure house of exotic plants and assorted visitors from the animal kingdom. 9

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ERNEST VEREB B.S. Biology IRENE DOUGHERTY A.B.E., M. A. Mechanical Drawing, Art RUBY WARD B.S. Home Economics WILLIAM WHITE B.S Commercial Studies ELM A NASELROAD B.S English LELA HOWELL Secretary GLORIA TURNBULL B.M. Music 8

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Effective speaking is the goal of Mrs. Ainsley’s speech class. As aids in acquiring that skill, students use recordings of trained speakers and tape recordings of their own speeches. The course of study covers the fields of oratory, debate, drama, panel discussion, and parliamentary law. In the picture above, Pat Fugate is listening to Sharon Pfeiffer as she makes a tape recording while Wayne Hinkel handles the controls. Never before in the history of our nation, has it been so important for young Americans to be conscious of the world in which they live. In Mr. Eberly’s world geography course, he strives to create in his students an awareness of global geography and its significance in world affairs. In the picture at the right, Barney Swinford, Betty Solyom, and Monica Sabo are examining the globe - perhaps even looking for their own small town of Dyer.