Grosse Pointe High School - View Pointe Yearbook (Grosse Pointe, MI)

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1M« The derivative of a function is equal to . . . , explains Mr. Earl Veenendaal to his college level calculus course. This is the first year such a subject has been taught, and judging by the student interest, other similar programs will soon follow. With the new addition to the Industrial Arts building, the Math Department now has its own conference room and centrally located facilities. In the teacher ' s lounge Mr. Yerkes, Mr. Houtman, and Mr. Riggleman examine the various models they can use in class dis- cussions. Student participation is an important part of any math course, and here a student in Mr. Yerkes Plane Geometry class illustrates just how he worked out one of the homework problems. 13

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' ' ■. « » Overpass + 3rd Floor = Math. Dept. A new and useful addition to Grosse Pointe High School was completed in early December. A third floor on the Industrial Arts Building devoted en- tirely to the Mathematics Department, and an overpass to the main building to make it more accessible were constructed during the summer and early part of the fall semester. This addition unifies the once diversified Math Depart- ment and combines seven classrooms with a seminar and counseling room to afford students with a maximum of teacher help. The new rooms facilitate calculus and analytic geometry courses, while the seminar room is open to all students desiring to expand their knowledge of mathematics in general. A large inventory of technical books is available, offering new techniques and project ideas. Although quite a trek for some students to reach in five minutes, the new addition finally provides adequate space for a department as impor- tant as the subject it teaches. i « i i ii» m iii» »M . [w w M a! nin, i liMl iii M i n nnwimijipiBn

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ENGLISH: The Science of Communications Grosse Pointe has been extremely fortunate in having one of the finest school papers in the country. Many national honors have been bestowed on our reporters including the Medalist, the All American, and the George H. Gallup awards. To carry on this fine tra- dition, some of the journalism students are seen preparing a Tower issue. Paper, ink, words, and symbols are the tools of communication. In a country that uses more magazines, newspapers, and pro- duces more T.V. commercials than any other in the world, the writing and speak- ing of the English language is not only big business, but an art. The American com- munication system is in constant need of writers, editors, advertising copy special- ists, and a public that comprehends what is happening around them. Directing students toward opportunities in the many fields of communications are the activities of the English department. The English classes study the various liter- ary forms. Journalism is concerned with the reporting and publishing of current events. The oral presentation of material is taught in the Speech classes. As a nation of world power, we cannot underestimate the importance of being able to understand people. In order to write successfully, we must gain a correct manner of speech and self confidence. The instructors, Mrs. Bertovich and Mr. Nelson, are thoroughly competent of performing this task. Carl Haller uses these new skills in trying to sell merchandise to Chuck Zentgraf. The competitive spirit that exists in Grosse Pointe ' s sports and academics has helped the Forensics Club achieve city and state recognition. Our debaters have placed second in the League standing and hope to argue their way to first place in the District Tourna- ment.