Clymer Central High School - Spotlight Yearbook (Clymer, NY)

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MATHEMATICS M. Ives, M. Gravink, D. Ton, S. Schruers. SCIENCE Mr. Henry J. Legiers, M. Boozel, C. Howles, S. Schruers, D. Buckner 3 1

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MATHEMATICS HE four mathematic courses taught in Clymer Central School are Elementary Algebra, Plane Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, and Trigonometry. In Algebra the fundamentals of letter Arithmetic are learned. This in- cludes addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, fractions, radicals, plus the use and meaning of equations. This year's class included members of all four high school classes and was an exceptional class. The highlight of the year was the period of instruction by Maynard King. He did a fine job in :imitating his teacher. When the students finish with Elementary Algebra they take more ad- vanced work along the same lines under Mr. Miller. This year the three prize students were Donna To.n, Marilyn Gravink, and Shirley Schruers. As Inter- mediate Algebra is only a half-year course the same students continued their mathematics by taking Trigonometry guided by Mr. Miller and became Well advised in trigonometric functions. The girls enjoyed the course but they aged considerably by taking it. This year's Plane Geometry course was very small but it was a lively one. The fundamental theorems were Hrst learned and these were used to solve prob- lems, developing a bit of rivalry among the students. Much of the work was done at the board and the students vied for the honor of obtaining the solu- tions Hrst. Llewellyn Legters led the class in original thinking. Many stimulat- ing discussions resulted from disagreements on how to solve the various problems. SCIENCE LYMER students get their introduction to scientific-studies in General Science. The first semester if this course includes orientation to the physi- cal sciences. The vocabulary of science is cmphasized and much attention is paid to the understanding of scientific u.nits. The second semester of General Science is the forestudy of Biology. It too emphasizes the language used in the study of Biology besides providing something in the way of personal health adjustment. j Biology is the second course in the science unit. The main object is to give the students a picture of the living world as a whole in order to make them appreciate the relationship between living things. The course also supplements the health course in that it furnishes a study of the human body in detail. Chemistry and Physics are taught alternately. Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter. It gives a general view of the ninety-two elements and the characteristics of their most important compounds. Some of the im- portant commercial processes are learned. It is hoped that this course is of value to both the student that is going to college and the one who is not. Physics is the study of work and energy and is needed by future engineers. Physics classes in Clymer Central are not very large as it is a difficult subject. However it is as important as any other subject because the world is crying for such specialists. Physics, Chemistry and Biology have separate laboratory periods. This makes the science courses complete. 30

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BUSINESS EDUCATION HE commercial department aims to provide the students with a general business knowledge plus definite skills to aid them in their selected Voca- tion. Introduction to business acquaints the students with the essentials of the modern business world. In bookkeeping I the students learn to record adequately, business transactions. Typing is a skill which the students may use, not only in the business world but also for personal reasons in a variety of circumstances. Business law provides a background of knowledge to give the students a gen- eral understanding of business practices, laws, and customs. Business arithmetic, business organization and management, and salesman- ship will be taught next year. Business arithmetic provides a background for the students to apply their knowledge of arithmetic to everyday business problems. Business organization and management is a study of the different kinds of businesses and the way in which they function. Salesmanship is a course whereby the student becomes acquainted with thequalities of a good salesman. It is very useful to the student because it not only teaches him to sell, but also how to buy economically. SCCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT HE Social studies department under the direction of Mr. Sayre, completed several successful courses in Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior history. The first year history class studied and discussed civics and citizenship, a study which will guide the individual in the business of every day life and help him plan his future. The Sophomores furthered their knowledge in the voluminous depths of ancient history and in acquiring a general knowledge of world geography which is basic to an understanding of the economic world of today. The com- pleting year of Junior social studies is units covering the American economic way of life and our geographical development of those institutions that have con- tributed significantly to our democratic ideals. This last year of history is de- vised to gradually deepen our appreciation of the responsibilities as well as the privileges that we enjoy under our democratic form of government. Much emphasis was placed on current events in all the social studies classes because an understanding of present world problems is essential to successfully adapting ourselves to the contemporary world after we finish school. A group of two Seniors and four Juniors participated in the Hi-Y Assembly held at Fredonia in Saturday, November gth. A bill proposing the compulsory innoculation of dogs for the prevention of hydrophobia was suc- cessfully passed by the Clymer representatives. Despite the usual station- wagonv difficulties the group arrived safely home with the satisfied air of politicians. All this has gone together to give the students a better understanding of the world situation today. 32