Salem High School - Clarion Annual Yearbook (Salem, OR)

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tia- i E. Ann Boenie Ola L. Clark Beryl Holt Lelia Johnson Gertrude Shlsler Algebra Geometry Head of Department of Geometry Algebra Arithmetic Mathematics, Geometry Algebra Trigonometry Math students Milo Tibbetts, Dick Evans and Harriett Hiday are decorating Miss Clark's Christmas tree with geometric ornaments. www Mathematics Department Offers Eight Elective Courses George D. Porter U. S. History Gertrude R. Smith American Problems Q mai? A general education includes some study of mathematics, which develops clear thinking habits. Many college courses have certain math requirements, students planning on attending college elect math subiects tor this reason. Elementary algebra is the most popular course, while both plane and solid geometry are offered. Trigonometry and senior math are the more advanced classes. Senior math is compiled ot problems in algebra, geometry and Trigonometry, and acts as a preparatory course for college math and engineering training. Page 11

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was Senior Doreen Baggett and sophomores Darlene Crawley, Ray McReal, and Carole Kannier study the signing of the Magna Charta by use of a recording ofa radio dramatization. A Social Studies Give Understanding of Modern World Page IO Harry M. Broadbent U, S. History Learning materials used by the social studies classes are not only reference books and current newspapers and magazines, but also recordings, motion pic- tures, and film-strips. World history emphasizes cultural development and gives the student back- ground tor understanding the growth of civilizations. United States history, re- quired ot all iuniors, is a general survey of American development starting with the discovery of America and carrying the story of American progress to the pres- ent. American problems, a senior requirement, prepares the student to cope with issues which confront the American citizens in government, economics, and inter- national relations and to evaluate himself in choice of a vocation and participation in society. Mary E. Eyre Sylvia E. Kraps Helen Lane Frank E. Neer Head of Department of U, S. History U. S. History American Problems Social Studies World History Roger Pederson American Problem

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Three Science Subjects Train in Accurate Observation All courses in science give the student training in careful observation, open mindedness in testing and clear thinking in experimenting. Biology is required tor all sophomores. This science of living things teaches basic principles that promote good health and living. Reference is made to human biology and basic scientific principles are stressed. Chemistry emphasizes accuracy ot observation and the formation ot the habit ot inductive reasoning. Work in the varieties ot matter and on chemical change lead to experimentation in the laboratory, Physics teaches basic lavvs of energy which are used in experimenting with such things as electricity, sound and light. Students planning on engineering careers elect the physics course, which is a senior subiect. Carmelifa Barquisf George Birrell Vivian Chandler Dena Davis Irene Hollenbeck June Philpotf Biology Chemistry Biology Biology Biology Head of Departme of Scienceg Physii Pauline Cohen Typing General Busines Chemistry students Beverly Bell and Don Siackhouse conduct an experiment of burning iron in a bottle of oxygen. Page i2