North Phoenix High School - Hoofbeats Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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c c if Mr. Anderson Mr. Drinkwater Algebra Geomelry Geometry Dep. Chairman fi if ' A! N p:l.l-12. Mr. Kesler Mr. Morrison Ilgbifebgllzlb Glitiiiietlry . A .: '-: :I,11ff::e.W1?,-N'-. wx . - ,- -I .. 5 X 3 5 .lfax it J A K gigs 'hit kt, . . up fg5f !g2?gl x Q x . 5 x - x xi We H M N it ?gff 4.t, L Mr. Hardy Mr. Hawk Mr. Inman Gen. Math Geomelry Trigonomelry Tennis Algebra Pep Club Mustangs realized need for Mathematics Courses America's future depends on the ability of well trained mathematicians. Schoos have stressed math more than ever because of the important part it plays in the race for world advancement. Math was utilized in all occupations, being neces- sary for housewives and engineers, as well as sci- entists and physicists. Teachers were taught new mathematical principles and theories during spe- cial summer school sessions, enabling students to W--Y. ' a ta Mr. Schmidt Mr. Williams Algebra Algebra Geometry Mr. Nicolay Miss Plotner Algebra Algebra Geometry Gen, Mall, learn by the most modern methods available. is gr Mr. Inman explained theories of solid geometry to Sue Van Ness and Jerry McRaven after illustrating them on the board

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Barbara Stallings Chosen As Westinghouse Finalist Destruction of Red Blood Cells by Non-comple- ment Binding Antibodies was the title of Barbara Stallings Westinghouse Science Talent Search project. The purpose of her project was to test the theory held by many hematologists that certain antibodies cause red blood cells to become brittle. Under this theory the red blood cells bread up and are destroyed when they go through small capillaries. Through work on her pro- ject Barbara proved this theory false and proposed a new hypothesis. To complete her research work, Bar- bara used the facilities in the lab of Good Samaritan Hospital. Barbara was an active member of Girls' League and Parnassus. She was also named a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship contest. To qualify for a position as semi-finalist in the Talent Search, contestants took a comprehensive test and submitted their research project, teacher recom- mendation, and transcript. In the past twentyone years, North has had six Westinghouse finalists and fifty honorable mentions. Barbara Stallings devoted much of her time to working on her Westinghouse research project which dealt with red blood cells This project was one of the requirements of the Science 21

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Students used abstract reasoning in Mathematics Ranging from general math to advanced senior mathematics and trig, North High School mathe- matics instructors taught students to use abstract reasoning in their thinking and to apply previ- ously learned math to new situations. Students were taught advanced techniques in dealing with mathematical ideas, and became familiar with pro- fessions using this subject. Because of the complexity of more advanced courses, students were required to take simpler subjects before continuing with higher mathe- matics. Students could choose from many phases of math, and found that the courses helped pre- pare them for the problems facing adults at home and at work. Bob Bello, Marla Garrison, and john Molnar solved trig problems on the blackboard in Mr. Inman's trigonometry class Trigonometric functions were covered during the course. m E S f Geometry teacher Mr. Drinkwater showed Mary Kracht the reasoning in a problem and diagramed it on the board. The principles and practices of logical thinking were emphasized throughout the course. 'ljrigonometry students needed individual instruc- tion at times with their problems. Mr. Inman helped Sally Mueller work a trig problem. 23