Tomah High School - Hamot Yearbook (Tomah, WI)

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3 . Presenting annual concerts is only one of the several responsibili- ties of Mr. William Mellin, band director. He also organizes several bands and ensembles. He holds a B.S. and a Master in Music Educa- tion degree. Training young voices is the job of Mr. Richard Loy. His choir partic- ipates inthe annual concerts, and he is responsible for producing the yearly school musical. He holds a Master of Music from the Uni- versity of Wisconsin. Creativity Discovered, Developed, and Applied Concert and marching band ... Christmas, Pops, and Spring concerts Rhinelander exchange trip Solo and Ensembletournament ...football game shows . .. Homecoming parade . . . challenges , .. A Cappella Choir . . . Girls Trible Clef Choir . .. Briga- doon ... trip to Winona ... practice during Block E ... District tournament at Sparta ... Sculpture ... oil paintings ... water color... sketch- ing ... appreciating art .,. expression of feeling ... fulfilling school art needs . , . I Uncovering and developing students' creativity is the job of Mr. Vern Olson, art instructor. He urges student expression through art and teaches appreciation of the fine arts. He holds a B.A. degree from Luther College, Decorah, iowa.

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with lVlath and Science Algebra l . .. variables . .. equations . .. the real number system .,. ratios .,. graphs ... x and y axes infinite numbers polynomials to acquire skill in applying algebraic concepts ... negative num- bers parallel and perpendicular lines angles .,. complicated daily assignments ... Geometry .,. inductive and deductive reasoning sets and con- structions ... slide rules ... surveying near-by areas ... projects ...extensive boardwork ... hours of homework ... tests ... Algebra ll and Analytic Geom- etry .,. emphasis on understanding mathematics ... show relationship . . . trigonometricfunctions . .. vectors complex numbers progressions and binomial expansions . . . discover the why of mathe- matics . .. reason effectively . . . develop potential ... Demonstrating math problems is Mr. Larry Arnoldy, a recent gradu- ate of WSU-LaCrosse. To promote a better understanding of math, he encourages constant board work and question and answer periods. Connecting geometry with everyday life is the primary method of teaching used by Miss Jean Otto, who holds a B.S. from WSU-La- Crosse. Surveying adds interest and understanding to the course, Miss Otto also advises the cheerleaders. Having received his B.S, from Mayville State. North Dakota, Mr. Art Oliver is presently working on his masters. He teaches elementary physical education. Coaching B-squad football and wrestling also keeps him busy.

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Mrs. Evelyn Schraufnagel teaches Typewriting l and office practice. Field trips to local businesses give her students the opportunity to see office machines at work. She holds a B.S. from WSU-Whitewater. Preparing for the Bringing students up-to-date in the business world is the primary job of Mr. Harvey Nielsen. He teaches first year typing and book- keeping. Explanation. demonstration. and constant practice are the teaching methods used by Mrs. Helen Carson, Shorthand l teacher. She stresses accuracy and speed. She has a B.S. from WSU-Whitewater. Salesmanship. a new class this year. is taught by Mrs. Irene Fenske. She has a B.S. from WSU-Whitewater and an M.S. from the Universi- ty of Wisconsin. Business education ... preparing students for careers ... Salesmanship ... Block B ... many divisions ... different terminology and experiences in each... Bookkeeping ... debits and credits ... accounts and Iedgers ... journals ... practice sets ... posting ... figuring wages and taxes . . . balancing ledgers ... Accounting ... more details ... Shorthand ... dicta- tion ... building vocabulary... building and applying skill on-the-job training ... Clerical practice Secretarial Arts ... learning various otlice techniques ... business machines ...typing classes ...typing to music timed writings practice. practice. prac- tice to improve ... strive for perfection ... building speed and accuracy . .. Business World