McClellan High School - Lion Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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' jf. V Lzizgi, . pw f 'N ,sew I-:iii Discussing her computer program with Mr. Earl Cloud is Lori Dellinger. Games, algebraic equa- tions, and problem solving formed the basis for many programs. Solving fractions are Mrs. Mary Jane Beard and Cathy Thompson. In Mrs. Betty Presley's Elementary Algebra II class, Diana Larch completes an assignment. Mrs. Presley is the department head and the math specialist for the school district. Academics f 39

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Before I took Independent Study, I wasn't sure about my future career. Now I am-1t,s computer science. -Lynne Stewart, student. ood grieflu What's the matter? Everyday it's almost impossible to get past all the people coming and going in the math wing. I just don't understand it.', I can easily explain. There are 1,068 math studentsf' Those 1,068 students kept the nine math instructors fairly busy with eleven courses. Classes in three levels of algebra, geometry, analysis, and Independent Study fComputer Programmingj catered to the needs of college bound students, while subjects like Business and Vocational Math prepared students for the world of commerce. Some of the projects of the department included Mu Alpha Theta Can honorary national math clubj, the National Mathematics Contest, and a state sponsored contest. 38 f Academics Reviewing trigonometry are some analysis students. Independent Study provides an op- portunity to write computer programs for Pam Preller and Glenn Waits. 1' Working with percentages is Mr. Mike Anderson's Busi- ness Math class. Writing proofs and figuring areas are integral parts of geometry. Mrs. Lanell Hamilton's class works with radicals.

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NI have learned to think critically and improve my decision-making skills as a result of this course. -Judy Drummond, Senior. .Just t is 7:30 a. m. Thirty-two students studying certain childhood stories also evaluate statements about them. Is it true that the frog turned into a handsome prince when the princess kissed him, Mr. Wood? asks one student. f'That statement is questionable, says Mr. Wood. Although it may sould like one, the Talented and Gifted class was not a kindergarten. Twenty seniors and twelve juniors made up this class. The instruments used in choosing the students for the program were I. Q. and S. R. A. tests scores and teacher recommendations. Designers of the course took into consideration six kinds of thinking and communication skills. After sharpening these skills through guest speakers, field trips, and in-class activities, the students did original investigation work in fields of their choice. Mr. Bill Wood, instructor, said the projects were the most important part of the class work. '4Now, says Mr. Wood, think of as many things as you can to keep a sick child busy for an afternoon? I 40fAcademics lt'5 Nut Gam Which commercial do you hate the most? This group discussion's task is to rewrite them. Running a program on Hydrocarbon Combustion Simulatorv as his project is Stephen Johnson. Planning a field trip to an architectural firm are some members of the class. 6'The most dangerous thing at Three Mile Island was the evacuation. Mr. Dan Williams, nuclear engineer, speaks to the class at the right on feasible energy sources. giiilflfi 74'