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Mr. Bruns L#v« n.Kx Mr. Fearing Kew Math has come a long way since the days of the red brick school houses. This “ I enjoy the year there were a few changes in the Math Department. First, the computer science class now uses the new Apple II Computers. Gary Lamparek says, class. I think it will benefit me later on when I get into college.” Dean Ashbacher said, “ I took the class because I want to get into computers in college.” Most of the students that were interviewed said they took the class to help them when they go to college. Besides having the new computers we have a new teacher for the course. Mrs. Far Above: Yes, Scott Waite is really doing Algebra, not just doodling; Above Right: Hmmm, is Sandy Zach thinking about lunch or her Algebra assignment?; Above: Brian Schrader works on the computer in the library. 26 Math Bender teaches the computer class and also an Algebra II class. She teaches here part-time and part-time at Kirkwood Community College. Most courses have remained the same in the department. You start with your first algebra class then go on to geometry. If you make it through these two, then you may wish to go on to higher and more advanced algebra classes. Even trigonometry or calculus. The Math Department at P.H.S. offers these classes to students in order to give them a well-rounded education. Math has come a long way and with the computer

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