Carlyle High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Carlyle, IL)

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ls. Advanced science students, Dolores Defend and Jerry Kennett demonstrate a lab experiment for their chemistry classmates. l 0 ccicemrccc - at cy tfso These three Freshman boys study the con- tents ofthe terrarium in General Science, a V first year science course. the ifttlfirutire o mam iindl 0 0 0 SCIENCE The sciences help us to better understand our world. The students at our high school have four challenging courses in science offered to them. General Science is required for all Freshmen, and as its name suggests, it deals in many dif- ferent fields. Biology is compulsory for the Sophomores and offers a broad coverage of the plant and an- imal kingdoms. The Juniors and Seniors may choose either Chemistry or Physics. Chemistry is a science which is very helpful in future re- search and occupations. Students who pursue careers in engineering and related fields find Physics a near necessity. Biology, a second year subject, includes the dissection of frogs and other simple amphibians.

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of a problem aids in the learning process atibiheririaribics training in tbihin fling ann problem so Wiring 0 0 0 Mathematical Constructions are a valuable aid in solving problems. MATHEMATICS The students in our high school may take four years of mathematics, if they so desire. Freshmen find, offered for them, Algebra I or General Busi- ness, which is a combination of General Mathemat- ics and basic business principles. After mastering Algebra I, students find they may choose geometry, Algebra II, and advanced math to further their math- ematical education. Algebra I deals with the prop- erties of numbers and the substitution of letters for numbers. Geometry deals with lines, angles, and plane figures. It teaches us how to organize our thoughts. Algebra Il takes up where Algebra I left off and becomes more involved. Advanced mathematics offers us a varied pro- gram of different kinds of math such as Trigonometry and Solid Geometry. With such an extensive math offering, our stu- dents are well prepared for college work in mathe- matics and sciences. The solving of complicated equations is a part of Algebra II that challenges the most eager minds. Students find that a discussion

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Diagramming sentences is one of the important fundamentals of grammar that is taught in all four English classes. mtglhrslh - tfzlhe language co our an 0 0 Q The library provides excellent reference material as well as outstanding literature for all C .l-I. S . students. rf .sfmm .st :rkmwtnwyt,sute i-ls ENGLISH The English department gives instruction to aid students to write and speak more effectively. Many students have their first real experience in giving verbal expression in giving book reports orally to their class-mates in English classes. In all four Eng- lish classes, which are required of all students, the fundamentals of grammar are taught. Parts of speech, diagramming sentences, and word usage are stressed. All students have the opportunity to read and analyze the writings of many of the great authors. In English Ill, the writings of American authors are studied, while in English lV, English literature is stressed. College Prep English, taken by a large per cent of the Seniors, is excellent preparation for the pro- spective college students. Centered around writing, the course requires the writing of many themes as well as a research paper.