Strafford High School - Torch Yearbook (Strafford, MO)

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Great leaders of our country have always been students of history because they realize that history is not simply a record of the past but an explanation of the present and the key to the future. Our knowledge of history has helped us make great strides forward in such areas as the farm problem, labor-management relations, economic stability, and approaches to international problems. American history is taught by Mr. Fraker: Mr, Beasley aptly teaches Missouri history and World history, Moth cmd history shape the world At no time in our previous history has the knowledge of mathematics played such an important role in deter- mining the future of our country. ln recent years mathe- matics has had new and diversified uses--in determining proportions of fertilizer needed to add to the soil to pro- duce our bumper crops of food, in establishing the amount of fuel to fly an airplane between two cities, and in the future for interplanetary travel of man. It is used every- day in common ways--how much change should you get back, how many gallons will fill the tank, how much flour to double a recipe, how much cheaper is the item at this SIOIC, and countless other ways. Mathematics is important to all, whether one realizes it or not. General mathematics and algebra I are offered each year, and algebra II and plane geometry are alternated yearly. Mr, Fraker is the instructor of all the math courses. - 9

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Patsy Bumgarner is demonstrating whirling the hula hoop to the bus drivers as they await the 3:36 exodus to make their evening round of approximately 200 miles, Standing are Gorden Fraker, Ivin McGee, Fred Kepley, Raymond Aldridge, Roscoe Campbell, Lee Gibson, Frank Linng seated, Charles Schwab and Doug Potter, In 1924, Charles Delp picked up the first bus load of 35 students, Today there are nine buses operating, transporting approximately 450 students, or 90 per cent of the student body from the rural areas. Crews behind scenes manifest orderly campus Rex Potter is observing Floyd Rogers and George Essary check the boiler in preparation for the coming winter months. A high tribute is extended these custodians who are willing to work all hours and to accept extra duties during their regular hours. Mr, Rogers has been with the Strafford Schools elev- en years: Mr. Essary, two years, and Rex Potter, part-time while attending school, for slightly over five years, Each one has proved himself to be a man of many trades since he has been called upon often to perform varied tasks. Mrs. Lorene Boyd, Mrs. Gladys Rea, Mrs. Louise Dishman, Mrs. Alliene Davolt, and Mrs, Jean MeGehee prepare a chili dinner for r approximately 400 students and faculty mem- bers served each day, l The cooks, with Mrs. A1exander's super- vision, plan the menus two weeks in advance, For a well-balanced and tasty meal of a main meat dish or a meat substitute, vegetable, salad, dessert, and milk, grade students pay twenty cents, junior and high school pay twenty-five cents, and school personnel pay thirty cents,

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N , at 9-BX I., I., Al.EX.-XNIDIiR, Science teacher and Freshman class sponsor, Mr, Alex- ander was awarded a ILS, from Missouri L'nix'crsity and an Ni, S, from the Univer- sity of Wisconsin, Ile has taught at Strafford four years, .. 1 laboratory gives first-hand experience to 'lony Miner ant: Inari: ihoznpson as they dissect a frog Science provides Q basis Three years ago the science department was re-organized and established in new quarters with new and modern equipment. In doing this, the administration had three chief goals in mind: to allow high school students to better understand and appreciate present -day de- velopments in the science world, to be better prepared for everyday living when high school days are over, and to be better prepared in science should they attend college. The fact that almost two-thirds of the present high school enrollment is taking science proves the soundness of this policy, The course in chemistry studies the uses of chemistry in every- day living, such as acids, alkalis, esters, metals, and salts which are used often in our daily lives. Biology students enjoyed the study of microorganisms, in which they learned how man could better control both the useful and the harmful species of bacteria and protozoa, The biology of man as an example of animal life was also undertaken. A wide range of timely subjects in science is offered the sopho- mores in general science, To motivate and to create interest and a desire for a further study of science are the chief aims at this level. Free, open discussion is encouraged in this class, John Stow and Gary Yarbrough 40-