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

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From Postulates to Parallelograms Sines and cosines, arcs and circles - they’re all part of the advanced math course. As this is a college preparatory course, it is based on the theory of mathematics rather than practical application. Solid geometry is studied the 1st semes- ter and trigonometry the 2nd. In the classroom above, Barbara Brown and Bee Collard appear to be solving problems, while Bill Wheeler and Charles Johnson examine a blackboard protractor. As the sign on the background bulletin board shows. MRS. MARY LOUISE ADAMS not only teaches textbook mathematics, but also its everyday use. Although she was here for only one semester, she gave the freshmen in her classes a firm foundation in algebra and general math. If L PAO P‘A‘0’. and MR. KERMIT KERNS than any of his students, what is the resulting equation? Mr. Kerns teaches plane geometry , advanced math, and physics, but is better known to the student body as the Athletic Director. Sponsoring the sophomore class is another of his activities. - 11 -

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Library and Art Appeal to Many Students During any hour of any day a scene like the one above can be seen in the school library. Magazines, reference books, encyclopedias—they all have their place in education. From left to right around the table in the foreground are: Margaret Delinck. Pat Herman, Julie Hinricksen, Margaret Nichols, Ronald Reeder, Albert Yelich. and Joe Hegyi. Our school librarian. MISS KATHY ARBUCKLE, is shown here checking out a book in her temporary quarters. No student ever finds her too busy to help him find reference material for a term paper or a suitable book for a book report. Miss Arbuckle also sponsors the cheerleaders. Although most of her classes this year are in the grade school. MRS. LENORA SMITH has one high school group. She is leading the students through a survey of all phases of art. showing how the basic art elements tie in with all forms of art. At Christmas time, the pupils studied the theater arts and made stage sets for their favorite Christmas carols.

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Commercial Classes Are Always Crowded Teacher of future stenographers is MISS BEULAH HUSTED. In addition to teaching typing and shorthand, she sponsors the Commercial and Sunshine Clubs and manages the bookstore. MR. BUREN HOOPER, a graduate of Indiana University, has come to Dyer from Rising Sun High School. Although Mr. Hooper’s favorite subject is business law, he enjoys teaching typing and bookkeeping, and looks forward to his after school basketball coaching. He is a prime favorite with all students. oooooc MR. RAYMOND JONES, a newcomer to Dyer High School this year, is a graudate of Indiana University. He is shown here explaining the placement of typewriter keys to one of his typing classes. The pupils in his classes progress rapidly, and consider him a fine instructor. Pictured above is one of the two second year typing classes. The girls typing so diligently are (from front to back) Karen Dutton, Sandra Lawrosky, Monica Sabo, Irene Tkacz, and Lilly Bukowski. - 12 -