Clinton High School - Old Gold and Black Yearbook (Clinton, IN)

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Math Taught Precision Of Thought Mathematics, called the language of sci- ence, is used in practically every field. The mathematics department, headed by Mr. Ted Nolan, offers four years of elementa- ry and advanced courses. The department instructors are Mr. Bill Ballock, Mrs. Susan Lapworth, and Mr. Nolan. Elementary algebra, the teaching of fun- damentals of high school math and the pre- paration for higher math, is offered to first year math students. The second year in the mathematics field is devoted to plane and solid geometry, familiarizing students with shapes, theorems, and axioms. Third year math students take college algebra, a preview of algebra on the college level. To seniors interested in preparing for either the engineering or science profession, or college, one semester of trigonometry and one semester of analytical geometry and an introduction to calculus are taught. These courses stress individual thinking, logic, and reasoning for today’s advanced liv- ing in the modern world and practical appli- cation of the principles learned by the stu- dents. Trig students hurry to finish their quiz problems before they forget the formulas. Same problem, four different answers are experienced by elementary algebra students.

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Erasers, Pencils, And Business Students “Mr. A-a-a-ar-thur! Are you sure all this ribbon fits in this little typewriter?” wonders Suellen Wilson. A Lot Of Paper Aided Two hands, a machine, and a mind well versed in the world of business make an un- quenchable team. The Commerce department, headed by Mr. Paul Holbert, offers courses in typing, shorthand, general business, and bookkeeping. Elementary typing consists mainly of get- ting acquainted with the machines, learning the keyboard, and typing simple letter forms. More difficult techniques are introduced later when the pupils learn to type footnotes, bib- liographies, title pages and other details need- ed in their college and personal typing. Bookkeeping pupils use practice forms based on actual office problems as they learn to balance their books, and learn to operate several business machines available in the de- partment. Shorthand classes become efficient in taking accurate and rapid dictation in pre- paration for secretarial work or college. A broad background in the financial aspects of commercial arts is provided by the general business course. Yipes! Slow down, Mr. Holbert, pleads shorthand student Freida Farrington. “I’m still on the first sentence.” To save valuable time, business students Shirley Zucca and Mary Evans use modem business equipment in balancing books.

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Rip A Stitch, Bake A Cake, And Hem A Hem Danger! Phyllis Ferando and Pam Wood can be seen working as the smoke begins to clear. Learning how to prepare favorite foods and operate and care for kitchen appliances is interesting and rewarding for Janeen Roberts and Jane Stepp. The Home Economics Dept, is essential in training girls for futures in homemaking. Mrs. Mooney and Mrs. Uran conduct classes in sewing, cooking, family life and nursing to prepare girls for making and maintaining their own homes. Freshmen girls are offered two semesters of work: one in food preparation and cooking principles, and one in textiles and clothing construction. More advanced courses in clothing and food studies are offered to second year home economics students. These include art prin- ciples and baking. Four semesters in home economics are provided for junior and senior girls in this field of study. In the area of sewing and cloth- ing, fashion problems are discussed and more difficult articles of clothing are constructed. The nutrition unit in correspondence with the advanced clothing study helps the students in learning to prepare complete meals and to plan parties and teas. The remaining courses offered to the girls are in the field of family relationships, house planning, home nursing, and child de- velopment. A well-equipped sewing lab provides the girls in home economics classes modern facilities for sewing projects. Compliments of: STRAW’S T. V. SERVICE - 26 - ABRIANI'S MARKET