Union High School - Aurora Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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These Explore the Mysteries of Math I l l 1 , Known for her thorough ' manner of teaching, MISS NELLE ATWOOD is an educational a s s e t t o Union. She is the head of the mathematics de- partment. Always willing to help the junior high students solve their problems de- scribes MISS ELIZA- BETH DOCKERAY per- fectly. Her kind way with students cndears her to many. Angle x equals angle y, according to Donald Bergers. This Cutting arithmetic capers at the hoard under the watchful eyes familiar phrase is only one of the many technical terms used of MR. FGRREST LAIR and their classmates are Shearer, Wal- in proving theorems in MISS NELLE ATWOOD'S geometry class. ton, and Mead. MR. FLOYD EARLY, commonly known as Pop , finds time, besides teaching mathematics, for many ex- tra-curricular activities, which in- clude advising the senior class. MR. FORREST LAIR, quiet, re- served arithmetic teacher and friend of the junior high students, can often be seen helping a student solve his problem. This blackboard compass comes in handy for illustrative figures. ex- plains likeable MISS MARIE Mc- DERMOTT, mathematics teacher and secretary of the Community Council. 29

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They Probe lntoaMicroscopicWorld A chemical formula or a bag of pop corn, Genial MR. JOHN I-IESS, with his usual The mystery of living things on land and its all the same to MR CLAYTON BA- humorous nochalance, investigates the in the sea IS dramatically revealed to ZUIN msplrmg chemistry teacher and busy microscopic world of plant life and animal Unionites by MR LOWELL PALMER manager of Union s school store. life. who skillfully makes biology a treat ln stead of a treatment Don't look so surprised. This is actually the way your heart is constructed, ex- plains MR. DEXTER SMELKER, who is known for his thorough way of teaching. Smiling MR. FRED VOSS, although he forgets his glasses, can still farsightedly explain the mysteries of physics and alge- bra to wondering students. Exploring the mysteries of the anatomy of a human body in physiology class under the able supervision oi MR. DEXTER SMELKER are Bob Jewell, Val Sagryn, Charles Leyen and Barbara Shippy. With MR. FRED VOSS lending a helping hand, Norma Kalawart, Bill Slanger, Dick Jennings and John Van Westenburg of the physics class trace the strange journey of sound waves.

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Trad Experts Train Boys in Skills Be careful not to mar that piece. This warning is often heard in MR. PAUL MARCKWARDTS Wood working class, as busy students produce tables, lamps, and other wood articles. Here's how it's done, boys, says smiling MR. MICHAEL MYCKOWIAK, capable teacher of metal shop. Some of the things his classes turn out are cookie cutters and copper bowls. What shall I do with this piece ? This familiar question is often heard in machine shop as MR. CHARLES RAVER teaches classes to make a wrench or some other tool. Be sure all equipment is left in your desks when'you go is just a small reminder given by good-na- tured MR. DEE REYNOLDS, me- chanical and architectural drawing teacher at Union. Teaching Jewell and Kaiserlain to know the operation of the machines and to understand the various parts, pleasant MR. CHARLES RAVER is able to clear up many a perplex- ing question. 30 Besides being the second team football coach, busy MR. ROY CHAMBERLAIN, also teaches wondering students the know-how in regard to the use of electri- cal appliances. Quiet but eliicient MR. GEORGE GUY is always ready to lend a helping hand to the student who is in doubt as to just how to run the printing press.