Syracuse High School - Rocket Yearbook (Syracuse, NE)

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Math and science prepare for atomic age. Mr. David McPherson points out the correct order in the formal proof of a geometry problem. Skilled in the field of advanced mathematics is Mr. David McPherson. He teaches geometry, algebra III, and trigonometry. Geometry is the study of rectilinear figures and circles. Students also learn logical thinking. In algebra III students learn to work with polynomials, fractions, linear and quadratic equations. Trigonometry deals with right triangles, cosine and sinelaws, and circular functions. Mr. McPherson received his B.A. degree from Cotner College and his Masters degree from the University of Nebraska. He was super- intendent at Syracuse for seven years and has taught for the past eighteen years, Each year he sponsors the National Math Contest which is given to students with a 1 average in advanced algebra or trig. Mr. McPherson is also County Superintendent of Schools. Ml TED 371755 NASA representative explains space ship capsule to Bob Brandt.

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Supplies skills Mr. Vaughn Lawrence, in his eighth year at SHS, teaches shop classes at both junior and senior high buildings. His classes include mechanical draw- ing, woodworking, hand and power tools , carpentry, and advanced blueprint reading. ' Mr, Lawrence has a B,A, degree from Wayne State Teachers College, He coaches the track and cross-country squads, basketball reserves, andis as- sistant varsity coach. Mr, Roger Witt has spent five years at Syracuse as drivers' education teacher, He also teaches physical ed- ucation at the junior high building, This is his second year as head basketball coach. He was also assistant football coach and a senior class sponsor. Mr. Witt graduated from Peru State Teachers College where he received his B.S, degree. Mr. Vaughn Lawrence instructs shop student, John Weber, on the operation of the table saw. Driver education students, Carol Kreifels and Irene Gartner, are ready to take a trial run under the direction of Mr. Roger Witt. I

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Mr Dennis Deen and chemistry students Nancy Fisk, Lois Brehm, and Rodney Boardman look over the results of one of A wif ty. T V F 5 ,W ' their latest experiments. Completing his twelfth year as coach and athletic director at SHS is Mr, Ron Wagner. He is head football coach and golf coach. Besides teaching two classes of biology, he teaches physical education at the junior high building. Mr. Wagner serves as sponsor of the Syracuse letter club. This year the S Club sponsored an invitational volley- ball tournament, Mr. Wagner holds a B.S. degree from Peru State Teachers College. His hobbies include playing golf. New on the faculty staff this year is Mr. Dennis Deen.Heteaches algebral, biology, physics, and two classes of of chemistry. Biology is a basic course in the life science. Chemistry is chiefly concerned with the chemical make up of substances. Physics students study the science of matter and energy. Mr. Deen is a graduate of Chadron State Teachers College where he received his B.S. degree. He is a sophomore class sponsor and enjoys working with ceramics. at Mr. Ron Wagner lectures biology students on the life functions of all living things from the smallest algae to man.